All Saints' Fair

The Feira dos Santos is one of the most significant events in the Trás-os-Montes calendar and a symbol of the identity of Chaves and the entire region. Organised by ACISAT in collaboration with the Municipality of Chaves, the fair transforms the city into a large, lively street market bringing together more than 500 exhibitors. It is a tradition with centuries of history, deeply rooted in local culture, that evokes childhood memories and endures as a celebration of the region's identity. During the days of the fair, the city fills with trade, music, folk traditions, arts and street entertainment, alongside the gastronomy and regional products that are one of its great attractions. With musical performances, dancing, crafts, gastronomic showcases and local cuisine, the Feira dos Santos welcomes thousands of visitors and naturally combines tradition and togetherness, keeping alive a heritage that is renewed with each edition.

In the heart of Chaves, the parish of Santa Maria Maior is the vibrant centre of the flaviense city, a land where history breathes deeper and which was, for a long time, the only parish in the entire municipality. Its memory is intertwined with that of the Igreja de Santa Maria Maior, built upon layers of time ranging from the Romanesque to a Roman temple. Surrounded by heritage, with the Torre de Menagem peering over the rooftops and the Museu da Região Flaviense preserving the history of the land, it is here that faith, art and history join hands. At the table, share the flavours of Chaves, from the folar to the famous Pastel de Chaves. To visit this parish is to enter through the city's main door.