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I would like to send a warm greeting to the readers of “Enjoy Galicia”, a publication with information for the visitors, pilgrims, tourists and workers that are exploring our Country. I invite you to experience our gastronomý in our excelent restaurants and discover the galician traditional cooking. I am delighted that “Enjoy Galicia ” gives our visitors a good introduction to our wonderful land and all that our Country has to offer.

Please, use “Enjoy Galicia” to discover the most interesting places in Galicia. You will find fantastic people, very friendly and kind . Merry Christmas and Happy 2016. Isabel Bugallo.

Ourense is the SPA capital of Galicia. This is a tradition intimately bound to the history of the city. Two thousand years ago the Romans named this city Aquis Auriensis. In Ourense there are hot springs of great quality with respect to their medicinal and mineral properties and high temperatures. The hot water springs has mineral properties through contact with the underground granite substratum, as they are filtered through natural crevices to find their way to the surface. With a volume of medicinal mineral water that exceeds four million litres daily and a one thousand year old hydrotherapeutic tradition. The point of reference for SPA in Ourense is named Burgas, in the centre of the old town and is complemented by the natural layout alongside the river Miño, where we can enjoy in 3 free public bathing áreas and also 2 private hot baths.

The French Way is the most famous of all the Camino de Santiago routes, featuring in many documentaries, books and movies such as „The Way‟. While St Jean Pied de Port is the official starting point of the French Way, many also choose to start their Camino from other points along the route. The most popular starting point is the town of Sarria, in Galicia, 111km away from Santiago. The last section of the French Way from Sarria to Santiago is also the most social part of the route, where you will meet many fellow pilgrims and find the real spirit and camarade-rie of the Camino! Along the French Way, you will discover beautiful cities, charming medieval towns and stunning landscapes: the Pyrenees, the vineyards of La Rioja, the vast open spaces of the Meseta, the rugged mountains of Léon and O Cebreiro and finally the peaceful hills of ru-ral Galicia before reaching Santiago de Compostela.

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Dont forget to visit the Ourense hot springs . It‟s a trendy option in Europe. You need to experience it. Will be awesome! Take your time also to know the old town of the city with its

“wine´s street” or “calle de los vi-nos” and visit the Burgas, the Pla-za Mayor, the Catedral, the Mu-seums… Enjoy your walk and don‟t forget to buy some gifts for friends in the Craft Shops.