The record refers to a donation of land by a man named Pedro Fernandes, to the Archbishop of Braga.

The historical weight is evident in the town, with 3 Foral cards having been granted by King Denis of Portugal.

The First assigned on August 12, 1301, Vila Boa de Montenegro, announcing the payment of an annual rent of 3000 pounds.

Due to the lack of rent payments, the integration of the village into the municipality of Chaves was decreed.

This integration took place conflictingly for years until at the end of the 17th century, the lands of Montenegro had their municipality restored again, being promoted to town in 1820 and the head of court in the region of Chaves.