Ponferrada

Camino Frances

To end of camino
205.1
Altitude
539

Molinaseca

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3.20

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Ponferrada

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3.20

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Compostilla

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Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Correos
Ave General Vives, 24401, Mon-Fri: 0830-2030 & Sat: 0930-1300, 987 403 187
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes
Train
Yes

Ponferradas tempelridderborg er et af de bedst bevarede eksempler af sin art og giver et indblik i, hvordan livet på en borg må have været i det 12. og 13. århundrede.

Iglesia de Santa María de la Encina er opkaldt efter en tempelridderlegende, ifølge hvilken hendes billede blev fundet i stammen på et egetræ. Den ligger i den ældste del af byen, nær slottet.

Fiesta

Lørdag er markedsdag. Fiesta de La Encina begynder den 8. september og fejrer El Bierzos skytshelgen, La Virgen de La Encina (egetræ), og varer en uge.

History

Ponferrada var på et tidspunkt en af de vigtigste romerske bosættelser på grund af sin beliggenhed ved sammenløbet af to floder (Sil og Boeza) i en dal, der var både frugtbar og rig på mineraler. Dens navn stammer fra konstruktionen af dens oprindelige bro. Den blev bygget i 1082 og var en af de første, der blev dekoreret med jern, og derfor blev 'Pons Ferrata' til Ponferrada. Den oprindelige bro eksisterer ikke længere.

The Road

At forlade Ponferrada fører dig forbi slottet og kort gennem den gamle bydel, før du krydser over río Sil. For enden af broen drejer du til højre. Vejen drejer til venstre, og i det næste store kryds drejer du til højre. Fortsæt ligeud gennem den første rundkørsel, og drej til højre ved den anden. Herfra følger caminoen midlertidig skiltning gennem byggeriet.

City Map
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Private
Albergue Alea
15€
18

Comments

søn, 06/01/2025 - 22:19

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Passing through Ponferrada, I came across Gisela Pastelaria—and it was a highlight. The coffee and croissant were the best I’ve had in Spain, and the service was warm and welcoming. A perfect stop to recharge—highly recommended!

It’s opposite the fortress.

Av. el Castillo, 131

ons, 05/21/2025 - 10:10

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Had an incredible time visiting the winery. Can garriré walking or by bus. Met with Milagros and had a tour, tasting 4 wines with food, $40. Worth it!! You can book online or email them. They’ll also do a pilgrim deal for 2 wines and a tour — $25. Loved my time, Milagros is great.

ons, 05/21/2025 - 10:08

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Great prices, and a huge spring discount right now. Call Elena — +34 646365272 before you arrive in Ponferrada and book a treatment. If you take a rest day here, prioritize it. Short bus ride to her studio from the Castle area. Easy! She may travel to your albergue also for foot massage.

man, 05/19/2025 - 21:13

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The Castillo is closed Mondays, and open 10-2pm or 430-830pm. Free on Wednesdays for everyone and $4 for pilgrims other days. The Albergue Alea with owner Amelia is a precious place to stay. They treat you like true family. Amazing. Delicious dinner. Lovely people. They allow pets, rest days if they have space, and are such good hosts that it’s like being with your grandparents. A 10 min walk from city center but really worth it.

man, 05/12/2025 - 11:32

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In Ponferrada if you want to shake it up and have some spice, try PANDORA THAI RESTAURANT!! I had the green curry there yesterday, and it was fabulous!! Nice atmosphere with very friendly staff!!

lør, 10/12/2024 - 11:07

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On the way into Ponferrada you’ll pass this spot. Unfortunately it wasn’t open when I went by bc of a public holiday, but it looked pretty shmick and modern.

fre, 10/11/2024 - 05:04

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Everything was closed due to “vacation” while we were here. We ended up at Domino’s Pizza for dinner and were truly grateful!

lør, 09/07/2024 - 09:21

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I had the best pilgrim menu since the whole Camino Frances started at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The restaurant owns two passionate and lovely pilgrims from Tirol and they really know what pilgrims need. All fresh ingredients, freshly cooked food and a good wide enough selection, also a good vegetarian menu. And just for 14,90 for the menu. And they're open for a good talk in Spanish :)

lør, 08/31/2024 - 16:01

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There is a wonderful festival going on in the city through September 7

tir, 08/27/2024 - 14:21

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I researched several of Ponferrada's best bars when I was updating the 2024 Lonely Planet Spain guidebook... and others too when I was making the trek that featured in my latest book - 'Vagabond: A Hiker's Homage to Rural Spain'.
La Bodega de Godivah (on the road facing the castle) is perhaps the best place to grab a beer and a snack and enjoy some pleasant people-watching.

On another note, there is a huge Decathlon just a kilometre from here that is fantastic if you need equipment for the mountains. After my 1,225km hike from Gibraltar I was in dire need of new hiking socks...and thermal underwear for potentially sleeping-rough in the mountains.
Mark Eveleigh (UK)