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town. Book ahead in summer, when the spa is in full swing. Most places offer big dis-
counts from September to May.
Hospedaria Florinda
( 276 333 392;
www.hospedariaflorinda.com
; Rua dos Açougues; s/d €30/40; lunch & dinner; )
On a
narrow street near the Torre de Menagem, Florinda has pleasant rooms with hardwood
floors and tiny tubs. Some overlook a light-flooded inner courtyard. The lady of the house
prepares meals on request.
GUESTHOUSE
€
Hotel Kátia
( 276 324 446; Rua do Sol 28; s/d €35/45; )
Recently upgraded from guesthouse to hotel,
this family-run place offers small stylish rooms - some with verandahs - plus a decent
restaurant downstairs. Get one of the rooms facing the street.
HOTEL
€
Quinta do Rebentão
( 276 322 733;
www.cccchaves.com
; Vila Nova de Veiga; sites per adult/child/tent/car €3.20/2.70/2.60/3, 2-/
4-person bungalows €40/52; Jan-Nov; )
Six kilometres southwest of Chaves, just off
the N2, is this grassy, partly shaded, suburban camping facility with free hot showers,
pool access and basic supplies.
CAMPGROUND
€
Quinta da Mata
( 276 340 030;
www.quintadamata.net
;
Estrada Nacional 213; s/d €70/80; )
This isolated,
family-friendly country haven, just 4.5km southeast of Chaves off the N213, centres on a
lovingly restored and elegantly appointed 17th-century manor house with terracotta tile
floors and stone walls. The grounds include tennis courts, a sauna and beautiful, flower-
filled gardens on the lush hills overlooking the city. The excellent breakfast includes local
ham and other regional specialities. Bikes are free for guests.
RURAL INN
€€
Hotel Rural Casa de
Samaiões
( 276 340 450;
www.hotel-casasamaioes.com
; Samaiões; s/d/ste €83/93/134; )
Set amidst spa-
cious grounds at the foot of lovely mountains, this manor house turned luxury hotel in the
village of Samaiões (5km south of Chaves) is replete with historic decor, including a full
RURAL INN
€€
