How to Get There: Thermal Train

In order to understand why Ourense is the Thermal Capital of Galicia, it is necessary to know its two main thermal areas: As Burgas and the Thermal Promenade.

As Burgas

As Burgas are the historic hot springs located in the heart of the monumental area, very close to the Main Square and the Alameda Gardens. They are one of the icons of the city and, without a doubt, one its the must-see visits to discover Ourense’s heritage and historical past .

As the rest of the monumental area, As Burgas is located on a pedestrian space. However, you can access the surrounding area by private vehicle or public transport, especially around Alameda, which is about 100 metres away.

Learn more about As Burgas at this link.

River Miño’s Thermal Promenade

The Thermal Promenade begins shortly after the Millennium Bridge, and extends for 4 kilometres along the river Miño’s right bank. On this space are the popular O Tinteiro sources, as well as the thermal baths of A Chavasqueira, Muíño da Veiga, Outariz and Burga de Canedo.

The closest hot springs to the urban center are those of A Chavasqueira, which are located just over 2 kilometres on foot from the Mains Square, a distance that can be covered in a half-hour walk. The last pools on this thermal route are those of Outariz and Burga de Canedo. In this case, the distance from the Mains Square is up to 6 kilometres.

Learn more about the Thermal Promenade at this link.

The Thermal Promenade is a pedestrian zone. Remember that to get there by car you must go to the authorized parking lots, and from there take a short walk on foot to the hot springs.

How to Get to the Thermal Promenade by Car

The Thermal Promenade is a pedestrian area and cannot be accessed by car. However, there are several free parking lots nearby from which you can easily access the hot springs. These are the main ones:

• Campo da Feira: Close to A Chavasqueira and O Tinteiro. Access from  Ribeiriño street. Coord. GM:42.347735, -7.878155 | GPS:N 42º 20′ 51.846″ O 7º 52′ 41.357″
• Muíño da Veiga Parking: Close to Muíño da Veiga and Outariz. Access from N-120 road (towards Vigo). Coord. GM: 42.352397, -7.909714 | GPS: N 42º 21′ 8.629″ O 7º 54′ 34.97″
• Outariz-Reza Parking: Close to Outariz and Burga de Canedo. Access from OU-402 road (towards Cortegada). Coord. GM: 42.348291, -7.912312 | GPS: N 42º 20′ 53.84″ O 7º 54′ 44.23″

*Warning! If you are going to use a digital map, we strongly recommend entering these references to parkings so that you will be guided to the parking areas (and not to the hot springs, which are only for pedestrians!). The following map on Google Maps may also be helpful:
Parking Lots in Google Maps

Thermal Train

A convenient way to get to the Thermal Promenade is by using the Thermal Train, a colorful little train that has stops in A Chavasqueira, Muíño de Veiga, Outariz Spa and Outariz and Burga de Canedo.

The train departs from the Main Square and takes about 40 minutes to reach Outariz. It is not a tourist train, but the route covers a beautiful route through the historic area and even crosses the Roman Bridge, from where you can enjoy beautiful views of Ourense.

The train ticket is purchased directly from the driver and costs the same as the city bus: € 0.85.

Check all the information about the Thermal Train (schedules, stops, etc.) at this link.

Other Means of Public Transport

There are two regular bus lines serving partially the Miño thermal areas.

• Line 26: A Chavasqueira – Residencia –  It will take you to this set of pools at the beginning of the Thermal Promenade. Stop: St. Lazarus’ Park (Curros Enríquez street) – Schedules may vary on Sundays and holidays. Check schedules / Check itinerary and stops
• Línea 5: Ceboliño-Reza – It will take you to the Outariz/Reza parking lot, from where you will cross the pedestrian walkway on foot to reach the Outariz and Burga de Canedo area. Stop: St. Lazarus’ Park (Xoán XXIII street). Check schedules / Check itinerary and stops

If you prefer to go at your own pace and do not want to depend on schedules, you can always opt for the city’s taxi service. This is the best option if you would like to visit the hot spring by night.

• Teletaxi +34 988 210 011

From the Intermodal Station

If you are coming to Ourense by train or bus, the closest point on the Thermal Promenade from the Intermodal Station is A Chavasqueira thermal area, just one kilometre away from the station. To get there on foot, head towards the Millennium Bridge and from there descend to the pedestrian path that runs parallel to river Miño and keep following it downstream.

If you prefer to use public transport, you can go to the Roman Bridge (about 600 metres away | See Stop) to take the Thermal Train that stops at each of the hot springs of the Thermal Promenade. Another option is buses 1, 3 and 33, which make stops at the station ( See Stop) and which will take you close to the western end of the Thermal Promenade, where Muíño da Veiga, Outariz and Burga de Canedo are located. Stop 003-As Carballas, generally the last of these lines, is the closest one to these thermal baths ( See Stop). It is 750 metres from Muiño da Veiga, and from there you can walk to Outariz and Burga de Canedo. Warning! There are no signs from this bus stop to the Thermal Promenade, so you should check on Google Maps.

In order to go to As Burgas, there are many buses that will take you to Alameda Park ( See Stop)), the closest stop to these hot springs. In this case, the buses go towards the city centre and depart from the stop in front of the station ( See Stop)). Buses: 1. 3, 4, 6A, 12, 15, C17, 25A, 25B and 33

How to Get to the Hot Springs by Bike

This two-wheeled vehicle will offer you the opportunity to enjoy triver Miño’s Thermal Promenade in a different way, covering the distance between the thermal areas in a short time
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