# Muíño da Veiga

What to do en Ourense · Ourense

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense/things-to-do/muino-da-veiga · Revisado: 2026-11-13

- Temporada: Spring to autumn, depending on the river; closed until spring 2027
- Para quién: From age 10

Free public hot-spring pools next to an old mill on the Miño, at about 40 °C, on the thermal promenade. Closed until spring 2027.

What it is
O Muíño da Veiga is a free public thermal area on the right bank of the Miño, at the foot of a restored old wooden mill, an acea, from which it takes its name: muíño is mill in Galician. It is on the Miño thermal promenade, between A Chavasqueira and Outariz, about 5 km from the Praza Maior. The municipal website recommends it for watching the sunset, with the river in front and the mill beside you.
The pools and the water
The Concello's official listing describes five pools: a main one of 200 m², another of 130 m², two small ones of 55 and 45 m² and a cold-water one. The thermal promenade page speaks of four. The springs that feed them emerge at between 65 and 72 °C, among the hottest on the peninsula, and in the pools the water is at about 40 °C. It is weakly mineralised water, alkaline, sodium bicarbonate, fluoridated and silicate.
There are changing rooms with lockers and toilets. To use a locker you have to bring your own padlock.
Status in November 2026
It is closed until spring. The Concello's thermal baths status page, updated on 1 November 2026, lists it as closed, and the facility's listing says "Facility closed until spring". In 2026 it reopened on 1 April. In addition, the car park next to the N-120 that served this area is cut off. Before going in spring, check the status on the Turismo Ourense website: these pools also close when the Miño rises.
Getting there and parking
Access is on foot only, along the pedestrian area of the promenade:

From Outariz: park in the free Outariz/Reza car park, on the opposite bank, cross the Miño by the pedestrian footbridge and walk upstream. From the car park it is between 1.3 and 1.5 km; the Outariz Baths are about 500 m away.
From A Chavasqueira: about 3 km along the promenade, passing the O Tinteiro fountain.
By bus: urban line 5 ends at the Outariz/Reza car park.

The thermal tourist train is not running in November 2026.
What to bring and rules
Swimwear, flip-flops, a towel and a padlock. You can't reserve: you go in on a first-come basis until capacity is reached, and at the free areas the stay is limited to between 90 and 120 minutes depending on the place. Animals are not admitted, no swimming or jumping, and it is best to leave your phone and lower your voice. Use is recreational only.
With children
At the Concello's free thermal areas, children under 10 are not admitted. From that age, under-14s must be accompanied by an adult, and their baths shouldn't exceed 10 to 15 minutes. With younger children, go to the paid baths at Outariz or A Chavasqueira, which admit them from age 5.
Health
The Concello recommends consulting a doctor before bathing and advises against it in pregnancy, after a serious illness or recent operation, with high or low blood pressure, heart problems, venous insufficiency or open wounds. Don't spend more than 30 minutes at a stretch in the water, rest between baths and drink water when you get out.
When to go
Between April and October, when it is open. At sunset, for the light on the river; early, if you want a spot, because capacity is limited. In summer avoid midday: the sun and the 40 °C water are very tiring.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 42.347, -7.899

## Cerca de aquí

- [Outariz](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense/things-to-do/outariz), a 1.2 km
- [A Chavasqueira](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense/things-to-do/a-chavasqueira), a 1.6 km
- [Roman Bridge](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense/things-to-do/roman-bridge), a 2.5 km
- [Exe Auriense](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense/where-to-stay/exe-auriense), a 2.8 km
- [Ourense from River to River, from the Barbaña to the Miño with a Guide and Photographer](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense/things-to-do/river-to-river-walk), a 3.0 km
- [Guided Walk Through Ourense's Old Town, from the Market to As Burgas](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense/things-to-do/old-town-guided-walk), a 3.0 km
- [Nova](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense/where-to-eat/nova), a 3.0 km
- [Hotel Zarampallo](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense/where-to-stay/hotel-zarampallo), a 3.1 km

## Consejos

### Go at sunset
The mill and the river in backlight are the best of the promenade at that hour.

### Park at Reza
With the N-120 car park cut off, the Outariz/Reza one is the nearest.

### Bring a padlock
The lockers are free, but without a padlock you can't lock them.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Is the Muíño da Veiga open?
In November 2026, no: it is closed until spring. In 2026 it reopened on 1 April.

### How much does it cost?
Nothing. It is a free public thermal area, with limited capacity.

### Where do you park for the Muíño da Veiga?
In the free Outariz/Reza car park, on the other side of the river, and from there on foot over the footbridge: between 1.3 and 1.5 km.

Destino: [Ourense](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/ourense.md)