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.

Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Private
Albergue Alea
15€
18

Comments

tir, 05/16/2023 - 09:17

All Caminos App User (ikke efterprøvet)

There is a cafe on calle san valerio called venusia they have international craft beer. It is separated by style. The interesting beers are all in cans and bottles, they have the usual on tap too.

tir, 04/11/2023 - 23:15

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

This was probably best morning stop ever especially when all other breakfast spots are closed! Their croissants and pain au chocolate are to die for! Their tostados with jambon also amazing m. Service with a smile and great view of the castle! Highly recommend ❤️

søn, 04/09/2023 - 14:25

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

The map shows the wash out being on the road

It no longer is. Instead it good along the river and a nice park

No big deal as it is we’ll signposted

It passes the Museo del Energia (an old power station) which friends have said is worth a detour

søn, 08/14/2022 - 21:21

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

if you are going to stop in Ponferrada, stop here! A lovely oasis right on the path (if you take the road) with a few beds, fresh sheets, and an amazing home cooked meal. Lovely hospitaleros!

tor, 07/14/2022 - 22:08

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

Went to Panaderia Liébana for lunch and grabbed a sandwhich. Soon realized that the lettuce in the sandwhich hadn’t been washed and was covered in dirt…

fre, 06/03/2022 - 20:05

Camino de Sant… (ikke efterprøvet)

By far the least interesting city on the Camino , castle notwithstanding (and there really is nothing else to see). Accommodations and restaurants are oddly expensive. Drab and dirty compared to other Spanish towns. Stay in Molinaseca or Cacobelos instead.

tor, 08/05/2021 - 20:58

Camino de Sant…

You will have a much nicer time in Molinaseca or Cacbelos. Staying in Ponferrada is jarring and can take you out of the peaceful camino spirit . The city is also very expensive and eating out at night in the old town you will find very little cheap as a pilgrim.

lør, 10/09/2021 - 16:03

Camino de Sant…

The Rocky Mountain Shop is excellent. Great selection of high quality gear. I got new Hokas and my wife got a puffy.

fre, 05/06/2022 - 19:59

Camino de Sant…

The proprietor at this peregrino store was so helpful. After getting shin splints coming down into Ponferrada He helped me into some Hoka's, some trekking poles and replaced a leaking camel bag. Definitely look him up when in town. The Nirvana Hostel had excellent service and was not too far from the center of town.

fre, 10/08/2021 - 18:35

Camino de Sant…

If you were stamp-happy along the way from St. Jean and are running out of room, or are starting your Camino in Ponferrada, you can purchase a credential for €2 at Albergue de peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe.