Chaves Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality and city in Portugal
About Chaves
Chaves (SHAH-v(ih)sh, /ˈʃa.vɨʃ/) is surrounded by mountains and that brings windy and changing weather, so you'd better bring a jacket or an umbrella with you, at least in and autumn and winter. Chaves was already inhabited before the time of the Roman Empire, since prehistory. About two millennia ago, the Romans occupied the place, built monuments such as the Trajan bridge and named the city Aquæ Flaviæ. Later the Suevos, Visigodos and Alanos, coming from Eastern Europe, put an end to the Roman occupation. With the Arabs, Islam also invaded the space once occupied by Christianity. Chaves was conquered in the 9th century by Don Afonso, king of Leão. But, at the beginning of the 10th century Chaves was conquered again by the Moors, until, in the 11th century, Don Afonso III, king of Leão, r
Top Attractions in Chaves
Explore the best things to see and do in Chaves:
- ★Castle of Chaves
- ★Castle of Monforte
- ★Forte São Francisco
- ★The Pedestrian Bridge and the Riverside Green Area
Where to Eat in Chaves
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurante - Pensão Flávia
Where to Stay in Chaves
- 🏨Albergaria Borges Hotel
- 🏨Castelo Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Aquae Flaviae- Premium Chaves
- 🏨Hotel Casino Chaves
- 🏨Hotel Forte de São Francisco
- 🏨Hotel Rural Casas Novas
Chaves Travel Guide Sections
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