Ponferrada

Camino Frances

To end of camino
205.1
Altitudine
539

Molinaseca

3.20

Ponferrada

3.20

Compostilla

Services
Bancomat
Yes
Bar
Yes
Fermata dell’autobus
Yes
Ufficio postale
Ave General Vives, 24401, Mon-Fri: 0830-2030 & Sat: 0930-1300, 987 403 187
Negozio di alimentari
Yes
Centro medico
Yes
Farmacia
Yes
Treno
Yes

Il castello dei Templari di Ponferrada è uno dei meglio preservati e permette di immaginare quale potesse essere la vita in un castello nel XII e XIII secolo.

La chiesa di Santa María de la Encina (Santa Maria della Quercia) prende il nome da una leggenda templare secondo cui l’immagine della santa venne trovata nel tronco di una quercia. Si trova nella parte più vecchia della città, vicino al castello.

Festività

Il sabato è giorno di mercato. La Fiesta de La Encina inizia l’8 settembre dura una settimana. Festeggia La Virgen de la La Encina (quercia), il santo patrono di El Bierzo. 

Storia

Ad un certo punto Ponferrada divenne uno dei più importanti stabilimenti romani, grazie alla sua posizione all’incrocio di due fiumi (il Sil e il Boeza), in una valle fertile e ricca di minerali. Il suo nome deriva dalla costruzione del ponte originale; eretto nel 1082, fu uno dei primi ad essere decorati col ferro, cosicché ‘Pons Ferrata’ diventò Ponferrada. Quel ponte non esiste più.

Il cammino

Per uscire da Ponferrada si passa oltre il castello, si attraversano la città vecchia (per un breve tratto) e poi il Río Sil. Alla fine del ponte, girate a destra. Il sentiero curva a sinistra, e al seguente grosso incrocio svoltate a destra. Continuate dritti alla prima rotonda e girate a destra alla seconda. Da qui il cammino segue delle indicazioni temporanee attraverso un cantiere.

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 ❤️