Villafranca del Bierzo

Camino Frances

To end of camino
180.9
Altitudine
519

Valtuille de Arriba

4.40

Villafranca del Bierzo

5.30

Pereje

Services
Bancomat
Yes
Bar
Yes
Fermata dell’autobus
Yes
Negozio di alimentari
Yes
Centro medico
Yes
Farmacia
Yes

Villafranca del Bierzo è una delle città più carine del tratto di cammino attraverso El Bierzo. È piena di strette e intricate stradine che vi sfidano a non perdervi.

Situata lungo i fiumi Burbia e Valcarce, potrebbe risultare difficile farvi strada attraverso di essa e, quale che sia la vostra destinazione, ripide salite sembrano essere inevitabili.

Attenzione

Gli albergues municipal e Ave Fenix si trovano all’inizio del paese. Il secondo è vicino alla Iglesia de Santiago, una delle uniche due chiese lungo il cammino ad avere la propria Porta Santa, per la gioia dei pellegrini che non ce la fanno ad arrivare fino alla cattedrale di Santiago.

Festività

Le Fiestas del Cristo si celebrano il 14 settembre.

Storia

San Francesco D’Assisi passò di qua 800 anni fa e si dice che abbia fondato la Iglesia de San Francisco. Fateci una capatina; funge anche da sala espositiva (inoltre, dal luogo elevato in cui si trova, si gode di un’ottima visuale del tramonto sulla valle).

Durante la guerra d’indipendenza spagnola Villafranca era utilizzata come quartier generale dell’esercito galiziano e venne saccheggiata non una, bensì tre volte dagli inglesi, prima di cadere infine in mano ai francesi. È un miracolo che alcune parti del paese siano rimaste intatte.

Il villafranchino più famoso in tempi recenti è Enrique Gil y Carrasco, autore molto amato e famoso viaggiatore.

Il cammino

Lasciate il paese oltrepassando il ponte sul Río Burbia. Alla fine del ponte, il cammino si divide. La maggior parte dei pellegrini continua lungo la strada che serpeggia per la valle seguendo la vecchia strada nazionale VI all’ombra del suo rimpiazzo, la strada nuova che troneggia sopra di essa. Il cammino in questo tratto è su asfalto, sulla vecchia strada appunto, ed è separato dalla carreggiata da una barriera divisoria. In diversi punti, però, la attraversa: state bene attenti a farlo, poiché pur non essendo una strada molto trafficata, i veicoli sfrecciano ad alta velocità. 

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

For some reason Albergue Viña Femita isn’t listed in the app at this time, but it does show up in booking.com. The owner,Juan, is wonderful & makes you feel like family. His mother cooks the meals & the wine is from his father’s vineyard. No bunk beds, clean sheets & blanket on every bed, spacious bathrooms (separate men’s/women’s), plenty of sinks, toilets & showers, good showers with large dry area outside shower door to change in privacy. Washer & dryer available (4 euros each). Good pilgrim meal available also.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

The layout is great: airy, spacious and single beds. Good shower. But what makes this a standout is the owner, Juan, who is so kind and attentive. I was feeling sad because I lost my Camino crew but Juan’s warmth made me feel right at home. The food was great too.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Currently not in the list: Famely driven Albergue Fiña Fernita (available via bookingcom) is fantastic! Near to the center of town, single beds, clean and lots of space - not only in the dormatories. Dinner is fantastic, mother is cooking. Host is one of the best i met on the camino so far, and i started in St Jean. If you want to do yoursef a favour stay here, you'll not regret it :)

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This was a gem of an albergue. Most notably, the proprietor Juan is the nicest person I’ve met in a walk full of nice people!

Beds were twin (no upper bunk) and spaced well apart, and the bathrooms were wheelchair accessible. Food was good and we were each given a half bottle of wine! The garden is beautiful with palm trees and sculptures.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Danny at Micro Hostel Puerta del Perdon is the most accommodating and friendly host. The food is amazing, service is fabulous, we loved our time here.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

As you leave Villafranca you will see that a new sidewalk is being installed outside the city, extending for maybe 2 to 3 KMs. This will be a safer experience m.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

El Castillo albergue was closed for the season despite saying all year. The restaurant on the corner called El Castillo was so so helpful and wonderful! The owner helped us find an open hostel and gave directions to get there, food and wine is amazing with great prices and very kind people and good service. Highly recommend!

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

This albergue stands out because of how Maria and her mother would go over and beyond in making sure that the pilgrims get a comfortable stay. They’ve been running the place for 9 years and are clearly happy in what they do. Great location, fireplace, spotless rooms and amenities, reasonable price for washer and dryer. The kitchen is a bit small but our overall experience was just amazing!

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Alberge Leo er det dejligste lille Alberge. Her er roligt og hyggeligt og en skøn atmosfære. Stedet emmer af god smag og et meget imødekommende personale.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Warning, water supply is temporarily contaminated due to a recent storm flushing ash from a forest fire into the river. Do not drink from any taps or fountains.