Termas De Outariz: A Thermal Paradise In Ourense
If you are looking for a place to rest and relax in Galicia, the Outariz hot springs are the best destination. Here you can forget about stress and get away from the routine. The Zen philosophy makes this place a haven of peace that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Do you want to know it?
What to do in the Outariz hot springs
In this place it is possible to enjoy a private area and a free one. In both you will find a pool of cold water and another three of hot water. To go to the Pozas de Outariz, the free zone, you will only have to bring a swimsuit, towel and flip-flops to enjoy the facilities.
If you prefer a more intense experience and want to make the most of your rest, you can go to the private area. In addition to the hot springs, you can enjoy different treatments. Relaxation, beauty, massages and other experiences that will make your relaxing time unforgettable.
The facilities have a Zen circuit, with calmer hot springs ideal for meditation and relaxation. There is also a Celtic circuit, where there is more movement in the water, with jets and waterfalls. These types of hot springs are the best to relieve muscle problems.
How to get to the Outariz hot springs
Located in Ourense, next to the river Miño, the Outariz hot springs are next to a complex made up of different pools and fountains. One of the reasons for the tranquility that is breathed in this place is its location, away from populated areas.
If you want to go on your own, you can drive by private vehicle to the Reza car park, which is just over ten minutes by car from the San Lázaro park. Once there, you have to go down Juan Manuel Bedoya street, then Valle-Inclán street to get to Avenida de La Habana.
From there you take direction to Juan XXXIII street and then to Progreso and Erveledo streets, until you find a roundabout and take the Ribeira Sacra avenue exit. Follow the signs for OU-402 and enter a parking lot on your right. The route continues on foot along the footbridge that allows the passage through the river.
It is also possible to get to the Outariz hot springs by bus. Line 5 of the Ourense metropolitan transport has Reza as its last stop, from where you will only have to cross the river footbridge to reach the facilities.
Another way to get there is through the tourist train, which is line 19 of public transport. This option is the most recommended because during the trip you can enjoy the views on the route along the banks of the river Miño.
Other hot springs to see next to the Miño river
The Outariz hot springs are not the only ones in Ourense. In addition to the Osturiz and Burgas de Canedo Pools, the free zone we have talked about before, there are other similar facilities next to the Miño River.
In addition, you can also go to another privately owned one, the Chavasqueira hot springs. In this way, you can discover the entire thermal circuit next to the Miño in a weekend of relaxation.
Express visit to Ourense
On your days of relaxation in the Outariz hot springs, you can make an express visit to see the main monuments of this town. The Old Bridge, the old convent and cloister of San Francisco or the cathedral are some of the most important.
And if what you want is to continue with the tranquility of the hot springs, you can take the nature route offered by the Vía de la Plata. One more tip: don’t forget to enjoy Galician cuisine, it is delicious.
