TERMAS DE CHABASQUEIRA
About this heritage
The Termas de Chavasqueira are one of the most emblematic thermal spaces in Ourense, located on the banks of the Miño River and a short distance from the city center. Inspired by the Japanese style, these outdoor thermal baths offer several hot water pools, with water emerging at around 41 °C, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the therapeutic properties of their mineromedicinal waters. The natural environment and tranquility of the place make Chavasqueira a meeting point for locals and visitors seeking wellness and health. Additionally, they are part of the famous thermal route of Ourense, along with other spaces such as Outariz and A Burga de Canedo, consolidating the city as a benchmark for thermalism in Galicia.
To learn more
Did you know that in Ourense there are some very special pools called Termas de Chavasqueira? They are next to the Miño River and the water comes out hot from the ground, as if it were magical! You can bathe in them and relax while looking at the sky and the trees. The thermal baths are outdoors and have several pools, some hotter and others more temperate. Many people go there to feel good and take care of their health. It's like a natural spa right in the city!
To know it better
The Termas de Chavasqueira, located on the right bank of the Miño and open to the public since 1999, are one of the main examples of urban thermalism in Galicia. The complex, designed with inspiration from Japanese onsen, features several outdoor hyperthermal water pools (41 °C), characterized by weak, alkaline, sulfurous, and fluoridated mineralization, with properties indicated for dermatological and rheumatological conditions. Integrated into the thermal route of Ourense, the Chavasqueira facilities have undergone various improvements and restorations following episodes of flooding and fires, maintaining their function as a healthy leisure space and enhancing the city's hydromineral heritage. Its proximity to the urban center and its scenic surroundings reinforce its appeal as a health and wellness tourism destination.
Location
- Town
- Ourense
- Municipality
- Ourense
- Province
- Ourense
- Country
- Spain
The asset
- Eco-destination
- Río Miño – Ourense
- Environment
- Urban
How to get there
- Access
- By land
The visit
- Visitable
- Yes
Coordinates
- Latitud
- 42.34698
- Longitud
- -7.87826