O Rincón dos Sentidos

To get to know a little of the area’s heritage, perhaps start in Ribadavia (10 minutes’ drive), where you can wander through the historic town centre, visit the medieval castle and learn about traditional culture at the Museo Etnolóxico. You can also step a bit further back into the past at Parque Arqueolóxico da Cultura Castrexa de San Cibrao de Las, centred around a restored hillfort, or dip into one of the area’s top products at Museo do Viño de Galicia (five minutes). Ourense (25 minutes) is a wonderful place to explore – check out the cathedral, the Montealegre Botanical Garden and the 12th-century bridge before taking time to explore the city’s thermal springs. Roman-era As Burgas is the most famous, but there are several dotted around, with the Ruta Termal walk connecting many of them. If you’ve got little ones to entertain, make a beeline for Ourense’s Carrileiros Foula, a small amusement park where you can ride on the miniature trains.