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

PonferradasTempler-Burg ist eines der am besten erhaltenen Beispiele ihrer Art und bietet einen Einblick in das Burgleben des 12. und 13. Jahrhunderts.

Die Iglesia de Santa María de la Encina ist nach einer Legende der Templer benannt, nach der ihr Abbild im Stamm einer Eiche gefunden wurde. Sie befindet sich im ältesten Teil der Stadt, in der Nähe der Burg.

Fiesta

Samstag ist Markttag. Die Fiesta de La Encina beginnt am 8. September und feiert die Schutzheilige von El Bierzo, La Virgen de La Encina (Eiche), und dauert eine Woche.

History

Ponferrada war einst eine der wichtigsten römischen Siedlungen, weil sie am Zusammenfluss zweier Flüsse (des Sil und der Boeza) in einem fruchtbaren und mineralreichen Tal lag. Der Name der Stadt leitet sich von der Konstruktion der ursprünglichen Brücke ab. Sie wurde 1082 erbaut und war eine der ersten, die mit Eisen verziert wurde, und so wurde aus 'Pons Ferrata' die Ponferrada. Die ursprüngliche Brücke existiert nicht mehr.

The Road

Die Ausfahrt aus Ponferrada führt dich an der Burg vorbei und kurz durch die Altstadt, bevor du den Río Sil überquerst. Am Ende dieser Brücke biegst du rechts ab. Der Weg macht eine Linkskurve und biegt an der nächsten großen Kreuzung rechts ab. Fahre geradeaus durch den ersten Kreisverkehr und biege am zweiten rechts ab. Von hier aus folgt der Camino einer provisorischen Beschilderung durch eine Baustelle.

Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Private

Comments

All Caminos App User (não verificado)

O Castillo está fechado às segundas-feiras e aberto das 10-14h ou 16:30-20:30h. Entrada gratuita às quartas-feiras para todos e $4 para peregrinos nos outros dias. O Albergue Alea com proprietária Amelia é um lugar precioso para se hospedar. Tratam-o como verdadeira família. Incrível. Jantar delicioso. Pessoas encantadoras. Permitem animais de estimação, dias de descanso se tiverem espaço, e são tão bons anfitriões que é como estar com seus avós. A 10 minutos a pé do centro da cidade, mas realmente vale a pena.

All Caminos App User (não verificado)

Em Ponferrada, se quer variar e apreciar algo picante, experimente PANDORA THAI RESTAURANT!! Comei curry verde lá ontem e foi fabuloso!! Ótima atmosfera com pessoal muito amável!!

All Caminos App User (não verificado)

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 (não verificado)

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 (não verificado)

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 (não verificado)

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

All Caminos App User (não verificado)

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 (não verificado)

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

All Caminos App User (não verificado)

It only adds time, no nice views.

All Caminos App User (não verificado)

What I liked: helpful layout. The hallways on each floor are wide, with lots of room to don or doff shoes. The first section of the room includes shower, toilet, sink, and lockers with included combination locks. Then there’s a sliding door separating this area from the bunks. Makes it easy to come and go without disturbing all the other sleeping people in the room.

What I found a bit odd is the way they assign people to rooms. How does an old lady end up in a room full of men?