Thermal Pools on the Miño in Ourense, Public & Free Access




On the banks of the Miño River in Ourense, hot springs create a paradise of thermal pools. From stone tubs to riverside groves, soak in healing waters amid lush scenery.
Outariz Pools & Burgas de Canedo (public)
3 km from the city, connected by a footbridge:
- Outariz Pools: one cold and three hot (60 °C) stone pools with subaquatic jets.
- Burgas de Canedo: similar facilities amid willows and alders.
- Therapeutic uses: arthritis, rheumatism, muscle tension.
- Amenities: toilets, café, seating, shade, bike racks, playground.
Muiño das Veigas Pools (public)
500 m from Outariz beside an old mill:
- One large pool and three smaller.
- Temperatures: 65–72 °C, ideal for skin conditions.
Chavasqueira Pools (public)
The most central historic spa:
- Water: emerges at 63 °C, bathing at 43 °C.
- Natural treatments for rheumatism, asthma, skin ailments.
Outariz Spa (private)
Japanese-inspired paid facility:
- Wooden pavilion and ten outdoor pools with covered areas.
- Spa, sauna, indoor waterfalls.
- Treatments: chocolate therapy, mud, algae, relaxation massages.
- Water at 60 °C for musculoskeletal wellness.
Chavasqueira Spa (private)
10 min from center:
- Outdoor circuit pools, sauna, relaxation zones.
- Beauty, wellness, anti-stress treatments.
- Water >60 °C for rheumatism and skin therapies.
Choose free rural pools or the comfort of private spas and let the Miño’s thermal embrace rejuvenate you in the heart of Galicia.
How to get there
Decimal: 42.347500°, -7.917500°
DMS: 42°20'51" N, 7°55'03" O