Ourense is a city located in northwestern Spain, serving as the capital of the province of Ourense within the autonomous community of Galicia. The city is situated along the Camino Sanabrés path, which is one of the routes comprising the Way of St James pilgrimage.
The geography of the area is defined by several rivers, including the Miño, Barbaña, Loña, and Barbañica. Ourense is notably recognized as A cidade das Burgas because of its extensive hot springs, making it one of the cities in Europe with the most significant thermal heritage.