Ourense, a region of northwestern Spain, is surrounded by the provinces of Lugo in the north, Portugal in the south, Leon and Zamora in the east, and Pontevedra in the west. The quaint medieval towns, panoramic scenery, and the scenic valleys, all contributes
to making this Spanish region one of the major tourist destinations in the world. The capital city of
Ourense is known for its beautiful gardens, cobbled streets and squares, Gothic architecture, and medieval ruins. Holidaymakers prefer putting up at
holiday rentals Ourense Spain as they offer the best of accommodation to them with the most of facilities under one roof.
The Ribadavia Ethnology Museum is worth visiting a place with a unique ethnographic collection from the region together with a separate archive for photography. An ideal refuge for the nature lovers is the great O Invernadeiro Nature Reserve. Apart from hunting and fishing, one can also enjoy the sight of various animals roaming about in their natural habitat. You can catch a glimpse of wild boar, woodpigeon, sparrow hawk, robin, kestrel, beech marten, and grey partridge in this park. Equally stunning is the Ourense Cathedral, which reflects a unique blend of Gothic, Romanesque, Neoclassical, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture. Make
holiday homes Ourense your base and explore the enormous wealth that this region holds.
Dining at one of the local restaurants will be a pleasurable experience. The food is of excellent quality. People prefer having cocido, a Galician soup; pork with turnip tops; roasted baby goat; and fishes like shad, trout, lamprey, eel, and salmon. A large number of fairs and festivals are a part of the social culture of the region, some of them being the Fiesta de la Androlla y Carnaval, the Carnival deVerin, and the Carnival de Laza.
Ourense holiday apartments that are located in the capital city provide easy access to the numerous shopping centers selling a variety of souvenirs.