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Ourense, Spain

Ourense, Spain

Galicia’s third-largest city has a spruced-up labyrinth of a historic quarter and a lively tapas scene. One of the main tourist attractions is Ourense thermal baths, as Ourense holds one of the greatest amount of geothermal water in Europe. The economy in the city of Ourense is marked by a predominance of service sector, the city has the largest shopping and leisure in the province, and administrative services as well as construction. The city is home to the University of Vigo and the Ourense Hospital Complex which are a vital role in the community.