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Things to see in Chaves (Portugal): 14 places and when to go
Chaves is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Temples (3), Nature (2). The best known are Roman Bridge of Chaves, Castle of Monforte and Castle of Chaves. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 41.7404, -7.4708
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Temples (3) · Nature (2) · Architecture (1) · Mountains (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 115 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Serra de Leiranco, at 1,155 m.
What to see in Chaves
The places in and around Chaves, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Roman Bridge of ChavesBridge in the river tamega in Chaves city, Portugal390 m
- Castle of MonforteNational Monument in Águas Frias, Chaves, Portugal9.9 km
- Castle of ChavesBuilding in Chaves Municipality, Vila Real District, Portugal503 m
- Castle of Santo EstêvãoBuilding in Santo Estêvãeso (Chaves), Vila Real District, Portugal4.8 km
- Fort São NeutelBuilding in Chaves Municipality, Vila Real District, Portugal1.2 km
- Serra de LeirancoSummit15 km
- Río TámegaProtected area in Spain14 km
- Granjinha ChapelBuilding in Chaves Municipality, Vila Real District, Portugal2.1 km
- Pillory of ErvededoPillory in Chaves, Portugal8.5 km
- Castro da CuralhaIron-age, roman settlement5.9 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da AzinheiraChurch building in Chaves, Portugal3.6 km
- Igreja de Santa Maria Maior (Chaves)Church in Chaves, Portugal88 m
- Chaves Termas & SPAHot spring bath283 m
- Fort São Francisco of ChavesBuilding in Chaves Municipality, Vila Real District, Portugal340 m
When to go to Chaves
The best time to visit Chaves is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:23
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:01
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Chaves
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Pitões das Júnias13 places41 km
- Vila Real88 places54 km
- Fafe14 places57 km
- Gerês11 places57 km
- Bragança, Portugal25 places60 km
- Numão10 places69 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Chaves?
The best known: Roman Bridge of Chaves, Castle of Monforte, Castle of Chaves, Castle of Santo Estêvão, Fort São Neutel. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Chaves?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Chaves?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 115 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Chaves as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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