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Along the Tâmega, Chaves unfolds thermal waters and Roman heritage. The Trajan Bridge, classified as a National Monument, provides passage between banks with the pace of a tranquil town.

Forte de São Francisco, keep tower and traces of walls tell of centuries. At the table, pastéis de Chaves, Barrosã veal and wines from Trás-os-Montes.

Vidago, Montalegre and Valpaços are within a short drive. The town is connected by the A24 and marks the start of the EN2, the legendary route that crosses Portugal from north to south.

On the banks of the Douro, Peso da Régua establishes itself as the gateway to the Alto Douro Vinhateiro, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vineyards, river and terraced slopes define the landscape.

The riverside promenade, the Cais da Régua and the Douro Museum mark daily life. On the hillsides, historic quintas and the São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint reveal terraced landscapes.

Linked by the A24 and served by the Linha do Douro, the town brings Lamego, Vila Real and Pinhão closer. Port and Douro wines, smoked meats and roasted kid celebrate the Douro table.

In the Alto Douro Vinhateiro, Alijó unfolds terraces of vineyards and country estates along the Douro, with Pinhão and Favaios standing out. The landscape, classified by UNESCO, gives an ageless character and sets the rhythm of the grape harvests and the river.

Connected to Porto and Trás‑os‑Montes by the A4 and served by the Douro Line, with Pinhão station famed for its azulejos, it is close to Vila Real and Peso da Régua.

The table celebrates the Moscatel de Favaios, Douro wines, olive oil and roasted kid. Viewpoints such as Casal de Loivos and São Mamede de Ribatua open wide vistas, ideal for walks.

On the Transmontane plateau, Valpaços offers landscapes of olive groves and chestnut woods, with the Serra da Padrela cutting the horizon and the Rabaçal River refreshing the valleys.

The gastronomy stands out: Trás-os-Montes PDO olive oil, Valpaços IGP folar and wines from the Valpaços sub-region of the Trás-os-Montes DOC.

Chaves and Mirandela are a short distance away; Vila Real provides services. The region is connected by the A4 and A24, and Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport serves international flights. Nearby, the Alto Douro Vinhateiro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On the Barroso plateau, Montalegre stretches over the mountains and lagoons of Peneda‑Gerês National Park. Part of the territory is included in the Gerês‑Xurés Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESCO.

The medieval castle watches over the town, while the Barroso Ecomuseum tells the story of rural life. Pitões das Júnias reveals waterfalls and the ruins of the monastery, Tourém and Vilar de Perdizes reinforce the identity near the Galician border.

Cuisine of Barrosã beef and smoked meats, fairs and the Vilar de Perdizes congress enliven the calendar. Connections to Chaves, Braga and Galicia enhance everyday life, with nature always close by.

In the Tâmega valley, Ribeira de Pena opens onto green landscapes that rise up to the Alvão and Marão mountains. Cerva and Limões and Salvador and Santo Aleixo de Além‑Tâmega feature peaceful villages, old mills and ancient irrigation channels.

The A7 connects the municipality to the coast and Trás‑os‑Montes, with Vila Real and Guimarães nearby. The Alvão Natural Park preserves waterfalls and hiking trails.

Pena Aventura Park offers zip lines and treetop courses on the slopes. Transmontan smoked meats, roast kid and rye bread add flavour to getaways, with river beaches and viewpoints completing the picture.