What to see in Ourense in 2 days
Weekends offer us a rare opportunity to unwind, recharge our batteries and to come back refreshed and ready to take on the world. Ourense is one of those cities that can help you to re-energise. This provincial capital has a reviving effect on everyone who comes to enjoy the calm atmosphere of its streets lined with stone buildings, its lively squares, and the bars where every mouthful is a delight for the tastebuds. In addition, if you’re in real need of some relaxation, you’ll find plenty of thermal spas in Ourense where the therapeutic properties of the waters can help with a variety of physical ailments. And to lift your spirits, why not try a delicious Ribeiro wine in any of the taverns scattered around the Os Viños area?
If you want to include a few of the city’s essential sights in your itinerary, make a note to visit the Cathedral of San Martiño, which is home to some impressive treasures; the exquisite Plaza Mayor [Main Square] with its colonnades; the churches and shopping streets such as Calle Colón, which offer distinctive and traditional craft items. If you’re well organised, you can even fit in a morning’s excursion to a nearby town where you can get a feeling for the lifestyle of smaller places such as O Carballiño or Ribadavia.
Ourense cathedral: the city’s living history
More than eight centuries of history have left their mark on Ourense’s San Martiño cathedral, in its structure, ornamentation and varied architectural styles.
Ourense thermal baths, a unique paradise in Spain
Ourense’s thermal baths are a luxurious treat for anyone who loves thermal bathing because of the quality of the water and the price: many are free.
Ourense’s Plaza Mayor: Spain’s most unique
Ourense’s main square is one of Spain’s most unique, since its sloping ground makes it highly unusual and a great point of interest, just like its lively atmosphere.
As Burgas, the historic hot springs in Ourense
The As Burgas hot springs are a historic place in Ourense that are a must-see because the Roman settlement Aquis Auriensis was created around them.
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