Ponferrada

Camino Frances

To end of camino
205.1
Altitude
539

Molinaseca

3.20

Ponferrada

3.20

Compostille

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

Lechâteau des Templiers de Ponferrada est l'un des exemples les mieux conservés de son genre et offre un aperçu de ce que devait être la vie de château aux 12e et 13e siècles.

La Iglesia de Santa María de la Encina doit son nom à une légende templière selon laquelle son image aurait été trouvée dans le tronc d'un chêne. Elle est située dans la partie la plus ancienne de la ville, à proximité du château.

Fiesta

Le samedi est le jour du marché. La Fiesta de La Encina commence le 8 septembre et célèbre la sainte patronne d'El Bierzo, La Virgen de La Encina (chêne), et dure une semaine.

History

Ponferrada a été à un moment donné l'une des plus importantes des colonies romaines en raison de sa situation à la jonction de deux rivières (le Sil et la Boeza) dans une vallée à la fois fertile et riche en minerais. Son nom provient de la construction de son pont d'origine. Construit en 1082, il fut l'un des premiers à être décoré de fer et c'est ainsi que 'Pons Ferrata' devint Ponferrada. Le pont d'origine n'existe plus.

The Road

En sortant de Ponferrada, tu passes devant le château et traverses brièvement la vieille ville avant de franchir le río Sil. Au bout de ce pont, tourne à droite. La voie s'incurve à gauche et au prochain grand carrefour, tourne à droite. Continue tout droit au premier rond-point, et tourne à droite au deuxième. À partir d'ici, le camino suit la signalisation temporaire à travers la construction.

City Map
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Private

Comments

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!!

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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.

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

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

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

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 :)

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

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

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

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)

All Caminos App User (non vérifié)

The gal that runs this shop is so kind and helpful, highly recommend stopping there for replacement clothes or equipment