Title: Visit Chaves: 2026 Travel Guide for Chaves, Vila Real District | Expedia.com [Hotels in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Hotels.d6620.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Vacation-Rentals.d6620.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Chaves](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Chaves.d6620.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Chaves.d6620.Car-Rental-Guide)[Chaves Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Chaves.d6620.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Chaves ## Travel Guide ![Ponte de Trajano reflected on Tamega river in Chaves, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6620/38357dd9-2959-42e4-9d15-f5d8e1cc8f64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ponte de Trajano reflected on Tamega river in Chaves, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6620/38357dd9-2959-42e4-9d15-f5d8e1cc8f64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view of Roman Bridge along Tamega River in Chaves, Portugal ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6620/a86a6aeb-713a-4f95-9ef0-b40bd2e38e95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tamega river park, chaves city, portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6620/cf768d2a-a135-493f-a490-8861222a40f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The municipality is limited to the north by Spain, to the east by the municipality of Vinhais, to the southeast by Valpaços, to the southwest by Vila Pouca de Aguiar and to the west by Boticas and Montalegre. The main access routes are EN103 (starting in Neiva, near Viana do Castelo, where it connects with the EN13, and extends through a landscape that is multifaceted by the East of the Alto Minho, and throughout the North area of ​​Trás-os- Montes, passing through places like Braga, Chaves, Vinhais, until finishing in Bragança) and the A24 (Chaves-Viseu). It also has an industrial zone with several regional companies. It can be said that it is an entrepreneurial city because, in terms of tourism, it presents rural tourism houses and good restaurants for the great lovers of Transmontana gastronomy.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6620/95949077-479c-4a95-a995-cba7941c83f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Chaves Things to do Reviews - Chaves Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Chaves ![Vidago Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3800000/3792300/3792290/917a115f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vidago Palace Parque De Vidago Chaves $234 nightly $249 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chaves. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Golf Course Vidago Palace and A Botica do ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews) Great experience from the moment we drove to the entrance. Very good service. Spectacular building, tasteful decor and beautiful surroundings. Incredible breakfast and amenities. The only few things that made me not give it 10/10 was the fact you have to pay 10€ to use the spa, which I can’t justify ... Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=3792290&PinnedHotelID=3792290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6620) ![Forte de São Francisco Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2130300/2130275/319f3a3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forte de São Francisco Hotel Rua Terreiro da Cavalaria Chaves $71 nightly $76 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chaves. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and room service. Popular attractions Forte de Sao Francisco and Chaves ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (263 reviews) The gentleman at the reception was excellent. Great breakfast and nice stay. Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=2130275&PinnedHotelID=2130275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6620) ![Hotel Casino Chaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2210000/2202800/2202788/4c4190d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Casino Chaves Lugar do Extremo - Vale de Anta Chaves Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chaves. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Forte de São Neutel and Chaves Railway Museum ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (398 reviews) Lovely modern hotel in convenient location for touring the area. Big car park. Great pool. No food served between 6pm and 8pm. Great bar menu until 6pm. Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=2202788&PinnedHotelID=2202788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6620) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=2202788&PinnedHotelID=2202788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6620) [See all 213 properties in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026®ionId=6620) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Casa Guardião](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88300000/88290400/88290301/c72ff66f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Guardião R. Cândido Sotto Mayor 109 Chaves Vila Real Stay at this apartment in Chaves. Enjoy free WiFi and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Ponte Trajano and Roman Baths and Palace of Justice are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) Perfect Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Hotels-Casa-Guardiao.h88290301.Hotel-Information) ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77160000/77158300/77158234/0b01cce6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House Chaves Vila Real Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Chaves. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Chaves Railway Museum and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Amazing! Our stay at Pedro's was amazing. The listing is just as pictured. All 3 bedrooms were good size and the bedroom with 2 twin beds was perfect for my toddlers. Definitely kid friendly with Netflix available on the TV. The kitchen had plenty to get us started and was a good size. The washer also worked ... Reviewed on May 23, 2023 [](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Hotels-House.h77158234.Hotel-Information) ![Chalets Avelino Carolino, Perfect for creating MEMORIES, ECO and PET Friend](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111050000/111049400/111049353/ee948e54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chalets Avelino Carolino, Perfect for creating MEMORIES, ECO and PET Friend Chaves Vila Real Stay at this vacation home in Chaves. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chaves Castle and Torre de Menagem ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Tinoco Fantástico local! Muito bem equipado e com excelente aspecto. Aconselho mesmo Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h111049353.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Chaves](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6620&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Chaves hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6620&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Chaves Castle 4.5/5(3 reviews) After visiting Chaves Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Chaves-Castle-Chaves.d6118488.Vacation-Attraction) #### Golf Course Vidago Palace Enjoy a round of golf in Vidago at Golf Course Vidago Palace. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Golf-Course-Vidago-Palace-Chaves.d553248621563221363.Vacation-Attraction) #### Roman Baths and Palace of Justice 4.5/5(3 reviews) You can learn about the history of Santa Maria Maior when you stop by Roman Baths and Palace of Justice. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Roman-Baths-And-Palace-Of-Justice-Chaves.d6279392.Vacation-Attraction) #### Forte de Sao Francisco 5/5(2 reviews) Learn about the local history of Santa Maria Maior when you take a trip to Forte de Sao Francisco. Discover the area's hot springs and casinos. [](https://expedia.com/Forte-De-Sao-Francisco-Chaves.d6118490.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nadir Afonso Contemporary Art Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Nadir Afonso Contemporary Art Museum in Santa Maria Maior. [](https://expedia.com/Nadir-Afonso-Contemporary-Art-Museum-Santa-Maria-Maior.d736340611828084736.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ponte Trajano 5/5(1 review) After visiting Ponte Trajano, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria Maior. Discover the area's hot springs and casinos. [](https://expedia.com/Ponte-Trajano-Chaves.d6118492.Vacation-Attraction) ## Reviews of Chaves 4.4 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 5 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 2 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Good food at reasonable prices, good breakfast included. ### 3/5 - Okay Verified traveler We stayed at the hotel, which was wonderful, but mainly took daily trips to Spain. So not much to say about Chaves. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler THE BEST KEPT SECRET OF PORTUGAL'S NORTH EAST CORNER! ### 5/5 - Excellent Carlos Great food and warm people ## Cities near Chaves ![Aerial view of the Castle of Monterrey in Ourense](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182413/16ce27f1-9067-4b4e-9696-b6ce11a475d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Verín ![Small and easy hiking until this beautiful spot in Peneda Geres National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118459/71505f64-ee31-4e24-8cdc-8456787f310e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Montalegre ![Carrazedo de Montenegro Parish Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023920/ec227308-94bd-4f20-b737-3644c7b59fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Valpacos ![Bales of straw after harvesting cereal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144956/3d3cef0c-542e-483c-9e96-5a2fdf989def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vinhais ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - 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