Ourense, Spain’s Best Thermal Baths

Orense, Spain
Orense, Spain. Photo by Andrea Rodriguez on Unsplash

Thermal baths have become a super popular idea for vacationers who are looking for a healing and relaxing experience. Ourense, Spain in the northwest corner of the country is one of Europe’s top thermal hotspots and a place where you can find a lot of places to take a warm dip.

Check out the region’s best thermal baths that you should definitely visit the next time you’re there!

Prexigueiro (Ribadavia)

Located in a hilly, forested area just outside of the town of Ribadavia and only 45 minutes west of the city of Vigo, the Prexigueiro thermal baths are heaven on Earth. Located next to the Cerves River, you’ll find outdoor baths ranging from 37 to 41 C in a relaxing natural setting.

Outariz (Ourense)

Just outside of the city of Ourense are the Outariz baths located along the banks of the Minho River. Arguably the most famous baths in the province, you will find Japanese-inspired warm water pools that overlook the majestic river.

As Burgas (Ourense)

Would you believe that there are thermal baths inside the center of a city? That’s the case in Ourense, where As Burgas has stood for thousands of years. Opened by the Romans, these baths are still accessible and provide an urban oasis.