Ponferrada

Camino Frances

To end of camino
205.1
Altitude
539

Molinaseca

3.20

Ponferrada

3.20

Compostilla

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

El castillo templario de Ponferrada es uno de los ejemplos mejor conservados de su tipo y ofrece una visión de cómo debe haber sido la vida en el castillo en los siglos XII y XIII.

La Iglesia de Santa María de la Encina lleva el nombre de una leyenda templaria según la cual su imagen fue encontrada en el tronco de un roble. Se encuentra en la parte más antigua de la ciudad, cerca del castillo.

Fiesta

El sábado es el día del mercado. La Fiesta de La Encina comienza el 8 de septiembre y celebra a la patrona del Bierzo, La Virgen de La Encina (roble), y dura una semana.

History

Ponferrada fue en un momento uno de los asentamientos romanos más importantes debido a su ubicación en la unión de dos ríos (El Sil Boeza) en un valle fértil y rico en minerales. Su nombre deriva de la construcción de su puente original. Construido en 1082, fue uno de los primeros en ser decorado con hierro y por lo tanto 'Pons Ferrata' se convirtió en Ponferrada. El puente original ya no existe.

The Road

Salir de Ponferrada te lleva más allá del castillo y brevemente a través del casco antiguo antes de cruzar el río Sil. Al final de ese puente gire a la derecha. El camino se curva a la izquierda y en la siguiente gran intersección gire a la derecha. Siga recto a través de la primera rotonda y gire a la derecha en la segunda. Desde aquí, el camino sigue la señalización temporal a través de la construcción.

Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Private

Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Echoing other comments. This is a great shop with a lovely owner! Very helpful. Everything you might need. She has walked the Camino so understands!

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Two good restaurant choices in one of the town squares IF you get tired of Pilgrim food. Its not Mexican like in the states but it will do in a pinch. Servers are nice and helpful. The pizza is super thin crust and yummy & an extensive menu if you don't want pizza. Their barrata salad is excellent as well, perfect for getting your greens into your diet!!
Another good thing is a "Radler" which is beer with lemon in it. Like a shandy, very refreshing on a hot day. It seems all the restaurants have them! Enjoy

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

PURAVIDAS a great shop for your Camino gear and plus more. The lady is amazing. She can't speak English but once you find what you want she will try her best. Amazing place. Address: C/Mateo Garza 35 2440 Ponferrada.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

To skip Ponferrada central turn right to head towards Albergue Alea. Before you do there is a great coffee and supermarket on the left. Head up main road past A.A. and past AC Hotel by Marriott. Keep walking and go over white coat hanger bridge. There you will rejoin The Way. RuffLex (Downunder).

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The $7 euro breakfast was more than toast and instant coffee and they have 10 AM check out for those who need extra sleep. We had private room with shared bathroom.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

If you need any high quality replacements this place has you covered. Lots of American brands with gear from Black Diamond, teeva, smart wool etc.. I went in looking for a jacket and left with another hiking shirt lol the owner is a real cool down to earth guy

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This was a great castle to explore! You get some impressive views of the city and the mountains beyond. Price for peregrinos: 4 euros

All Caminos App User (not verified)

You can easily skip Ponferrada. Nothing of interest and nice to see

All Caminos App User (not verified)

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.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

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 ❤️