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Termas de Chaves

Chaves (from the Latin *Aquae Flaviae*) has been famous for its thermal waters since Roman times — the Emperor Vespasian himself reportedly bathed here. The town's thermal springs bubble up at 73°C, among the hottest in Portugal, and are rich in sodium bicarbonate and sulphur, with documented benefits for digestive, rheumatic, and skin conditions. The modern Termas de Chaves complex offers a full range of treatments from classical thermal baths to contemporary wellness therapies and medical consultation. The spa is set in attractive gardens in the town centre, alongside the remarkable 16-arched Roman bridge over the Tâmega river. Chaves is also renowned for its smoked presunto (ham) and chouriço, making it a perfect stop for gastronomy tourism alongside the thermal experience.

EXPOSIÇÃO: "O Retrato na Coleção do Museu Nogueira da Silva"

Parque Natural do Alvão

Parque Natural do Alvão is a compact but stunning natural park located between Vila Real and Mondim de Basto in Trás-os-Montes. The park covers 72 km² of granite mountains, ancient oak and pine forests, and river valleys cut by the Olo and Beça rivers. The unmissable highlight is the Fisgas do Ermelo waterfall — at 270 metres, one of the highest waterfalls in Portugal — best visited after spring rains or in early summer when the water flow is strongest. The traditional Barroso-style villages scattered throughout the park (Ermelo, Lamas de Olo, Arnal) offer a window into a way of life largely unchanged for centuries. Summer is ideal for swimming in the river beaches along the Olo river, hiking the granite plateau trails, and photography of the terraced landscapes.