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Ourense

Galicia, Spain · Europe

About Ourense

Ourense is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pereiro de Aguiar, 16km from Ribeira Sacra.

Ourense is a city located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 105,233, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ourense sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ourense to your route.

About Ourense

Ourense (Galician: [owˈɾɛnsɪ]; Spanish: Orense [oˈɾense] ) is a city and the capital of the province of Ourense, located in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It is on the Camino Sanabrés path of the Way of St James (Camino de Santiago), and is crossed by the Miño, Barbaña, Loña and Barbañica

Read more rivers. It is also known as A cidade das Burgas (in Galician) due to its hot springs, being one of the European cities with the greatest thermal heritage.

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Where is Ourense located?

Ourense is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.3367 latitude, -7.8641 longitude.

What is the population of Ourense?

Ourense has a population of approximately 105,233 people, making it a city in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
105,233
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.3367, -7.8641

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Ourense

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Ribeira Sacra

A hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.

16 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Ourense

  • 16 kmRibeira SacraA hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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