Chaves Travel Guide

Located in the north of Portugal, Chaves is a city with a long history. Its originsdate back to Roman times when it was known as a spa. Today it is a lively market town with still a good spa, a nice historic centre and very good smoked hams, known as presuntos.

Sights include the Chaves castle which overlooks the town. There is a small military museum in the Keep of the castle. The  Misericordia church is a good example of Portuguese Baroque.

The hot water springs are close to the center. Water here is pretty hot. at 73ºC (163º F).