Fonte do Tinteiro

About this heritage

Fonte do Tinteiro is one of the most emblematic thermal springs in Ourense, located on the banks of the Miño River and accessible by a pleasant walk from the bus station, passing by the fairground. This spring, equipped with a manual pump to extract water from its well, offers waters with low mineralization, bicarbonated, sodic, and fluoridated, emerging at a temperature of 43 ºC.

Its waters are known for their therapeutic properties, especially recommended for treating oral and skin conditions such as dermatitis, varicose ulcers, acne, and eczema, as well as promoting wound healing. In spring, the spring attracts visitors from all over the peninsula and Portugal. The area has been recently rehabilitated by the City Council, and now you can enjoy the waters under two pergolas overlooking the river

To learn more

Did you know that in Ourense there is a magical spring by the Miño River? It's called Fonte do Tinteiro and many people go there to fetch water because they say it is very good for the skin and for healing wounds. The water comes out warm, at 43 degrees, and you can draw it yourself using a pump that looks like a lever. In spring, people come from many places to try it. Also, there are two small roofs (pergolas) where you can sit and enjoy the river views while drinking the special water from the spring

To know it better

Fonte do Tinteiro, located on the Thermal Walk of the Miño River about 700 meters from the A Chavasqueira thermal baths, is a benchmark of traditional thermalism in Ourense. This spring, with bicarbonated, sodic, fluoridated waters and low mineralization, springs at 43 ºC and presents mesothermal, alkaline, sulfurous, and slightly radioactive characteristics. Its composition makes it especially suitable for treating oral conditions, seborrheic dermatitis, varicose ulcers, acne, and atopic eczema, as well as promoting wound healing. The spring has a well with a manual pump, and its surroundings, recently rehabilitated, feature pergolas for user protection. Popular tradition and thermal literature attribute notable therapeutic value to these waters, which explains the seasonal influx of local and foreign users, especially in spring