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.