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)

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 ❤️

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

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

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

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!

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

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…

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.