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Wine tourism in Ourense

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59wineries in the area
4appellations
3already bookable
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// Trip tips

5 tips for your getaway to Ourense.

  1. 1

    Book in advance

    Especially at weekends and during the harvest, spots fly. Secure your visit by booking online.

  2. 2

    Choose the right season

    Spring and autumn show off the vineyard; the harvest, around September, is the most special, with tastings and activities among the vines.

  3. 3

    Check each listing

    Check opening hours, languages and whether the visit includes a tasting before setting off.

  4. 4

    Make a full plan

    Combine the winery with the food and the villages of Ourense to round off the day.

  5. 5

    Drink in moderation

    If you drive after the tasting, do so in moderation or designate a driver.

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// Wineries · book your visit

Wineries to visit in Ourense.

Estas son las bodegas de Ourense que ya puedes reservar en Visitar Bodegas. Elige la tuya, mira sus experiencias y organiza tu visita.

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// Appellations of origin

The wine of Ourense, by its origin.

D.O. Ribeiro

25 wineries

Blancos aromáticos de una de las zonas más antiguas de Galicia. Uvas: treixadura.

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D.O. Valdeorras

24 wineries

Blancos de godello elegantes y tintos de mencía. Uvas: godello y mencía.

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D.O. Monterrei

6 wineries

6 wineries in Ourense.

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D.O. Ribeira Sacra

5 wineries

Tintos de viñedo heroico sobre los cañones del Sil y el Miño. Uvas: mencía.

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// Accommodation

Where to sleep in Ourense.

Ourense brings together four denominations in a small area, so choosing a base is easy: Ribadavia, capital of the Ribeiro and of its Jewish quarter, or Verín, at the foot of the Monterrei castle, work as the perfect camp among treixadura and godello vineyards.

In the Ribeira Sacra, the former monasteries turned into hotels, such as the parador above the Sil canyon, offer memorable nights. There are country houses clinging to the terraces, thermal hotels in the capital and simple lodgings in O Barco de Valdeorras.

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// Food

Where to eat in Ourense.

Ourense's table is hearty: pulpo á feira, cachena beef, androlla and winter botelo, and the lamprey of the Miño stewed à la bordelaise when the season arrives. For dessert, the bica of Trives and roasted chestnuts.

The treixadura whites of the Ribeiro enhance shellfish and empanada, while the mencía and godello of Valdeorras and the Ribeira Sacra sustain the meat stews. Hillside wines for a cuisine of mountain and river.

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// Activities

What to do in Ourense.

The great spectacle is the Ribeira Sacra: canyons of the Sil and the Miño explored by catamaran, dizzying viewpoints and heroic vineyards on terraces. In the capital, the As Burgas thermal springs and the pools of the Miño invite you to bathe even in winter.

Ribadavia preserves a living Jewish quarter and historic wineries, Allariz boasts a medieval old town beside the Arnoia, and the Monterrei castle dominates Verín. Hiking, thermal tourism and heritage go hand in hand in every region.

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// Culture

Museums of Ourense.

The Romanesque monasteries of the Ribeira Sacra, such as Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil, punctuate a monastic landscape unique in Galicia. The cathedral of Ourense guards its Pórtico do Paraíso, a thematic replica by Master Mateo, and the Roman bridge crosses the Miño.

Ribadavia celebrates its Sephardic past with the Festa da Istoria, and thermalism sinks its roots into Roman times. Among pazos, hórreos (raised granaries) and hermitages, the culture of wine intertwines with centuries of Galician history.

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// Campsites

Where to camp in Ourense.

Ourense is enjoyed slowly in the open air: the canyons of the Sil offer areas and viewpoints for motorhomes, and the surroundings of the Miño reservoir in Castrelo allow camping beside the water. The Invernadoiro Nature Park holds nature in its purest state.

To the south, the Larouco sierra and the heights of Valdeorras offer silence and stars, and the open-air thermal pools are a luxury after the route. A mountain territory ideal for a slow journey by motorhome.

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// Useful info

Climate and travel tips for Ourense.

Planificar tu viaje a Ourense según la época te ayudará a exprimir al máximo la experiencia enoturística. La primavera y el otoño son las estaciones ideales: clima templado y el viñedo en todo su esplendor —verde y florido en primavera, dorado y cobrizo en otoño—, perfecto para pasear entre cepas y hacer fotos inolvidables.

La vendimia, en torno a septiembre, es el momento más especial del año: muchas bodegas de Ourense abren sus puertas a catas, pisado de uva y actividades entre viñas, y el ambiente se llena de vida. El verano invita a las catas al atardecer y a los planes de tarde-noche, mientras que el invierno, más tranquilo, es perfecto para disfrutar de las bodegas con calma y sin aglomeraciones.

Sea cual sea la estación que elijas, reserva tu visita con antelación —sobre todo en fin de semana y en vendimia— y consulta el horario y los idiomas de cada bodega en su ficha para organizar tu ruta del vino por Ourense sin sorpresas.

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// FAQ

Questions about wine tourism in Ourense.

How many wineries can you visit in Ourense?
In Ourense there are 59 wineries listed on Visitar Bodegas, 3 of which can already be booked online.
What is the best season for wine tourism in Ourense?
Spring and autumn offer the best weather and vineyard colour, and the harvest (around September) is the most special time. Book in advance, especially at weekends.
Which appellations of origin are there in Ourense?
In Ourense, D.O. Ribeiro, D.O. Valdeorras, D.O. Monterrei stand out.

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