Molinaseca

Camino Frances

To end of camino
212.4
Altitude
582

Riego de Ambrós

4.50

Molinaseca

4.10

Ponferrada

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes

Molinaseca er en populær weekenddestination for ponferradinos, som tager den korte køretur for at svømme i den opdæmmede río Maruelo. Flodbredden er et fremragende sted at svømme, køle ned og mingle.

Fiesta

Hvis du er i Molinaseca den 17. august, så lån eller stjæl en spand, og forbered dig på vandkamp i hele byen. Dagen før fejres San Roque, og dagen efter fejres Fiesta de las Angustias med en mere traditionel procession gennem byen.

The Road

Mellem Molinaseca og Ponferrada vil du næsten udelukkende være på fortovet ved siden af vejen. Tre kilometer fra centrum af Molinaseca deler caminoen sig. Caminoen drejer teknisk set til venstre i vejens kurve og passerer gennem Campo på vej til Ponferrada. Hvis du drejer til højre og følger vejen, kommer du til Ponferrada på samme måde, og det er en kortere vej til Municipal albergue.

Comments

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

A big shout out to the boys from Crepe and Roll. It’s a kiosk in funky gardens up at the river end (you’ll hear the music). We’ve just had a delicious burger and crepe.

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

There is an American who lives here and opens the church everyday except monday at five o clock.

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

Unless you want to bypass Ponferrada completely, stay on the wide sidewalk on the main road. The Camino turns left outside of Ponferrada and goes thru Campos and then through some trash and graffiti ridden residential areas interspersed with weed choked vacant lots. The road has no shoulder and the traffic is fairly heavy. You completely bypass Ponferrada and have to backtrack into town if you want to go to a restaurant, use an ATM, see the castle or spend the night.

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

At the centro civico as you leave town

Camino de Sant…

Took the suggestion and found this place to excellent. I felt like royalty. Highly recommend.

Camino de Sant…

This town was adorable and the women at the pharmacy were so kind and helpful. It was well-stocked. Time your journey through here so you can take a swim and cool off in the afternoon. Even if you don’t plan to stay the night, swimming here is a beautiful and fun experience. The water is chilly, but not unbearable. It is so refreshing. Hike for moments like these. Take the time to enjoy it all. At the very least, take a seat on the edge and soak your feet. The cool water will help with swelling and aches.

Camino de Sant…

There are no cash machines in Molinaseca!

Camino de Sant…

The Albergues outside town is run by the worst Hospitalero on the Camino, not only did he make me go back to town to change a 50 euro note instead of waiting for more pilgrims and giving me change it was stinking hot in the hottest heatwave in 50 years and I couldn’t get a beer. He put Spanish people on the second floor with insulation and Europeans and Asians on the top floor with no insulation to toast. He refused to fill the bbq gas bottle so we could cook. And the sign says Albergue 200 metres and is about 2 km out of town. Pathetic

Camino de Sant…

Señor Oso is a brand new Albergue right in the center of town, very clean and modern. Nice beds, washer/dryer, kind host. So glad we stopped in, they have only been open two days.

Camino de Sant…

A new Albergue opened in summer of 2019. Young hospitalero very nice, accommodating and knowledgeable with town. Hostel is modern and perfectly located in center of town. Host gave recommendations for dinner options, and hostels for the next couple of towns. He was very accurate with his recommendations. Don’t make the mistake of passing this place if you decide to stay in this beautiful little town after a hard decent from Cruz De Ferro!