Town of the Camino
Ponferrada
Capital of El Bierzo and the Templar city of excellence on the French Way. Its imposing Templar Castle is a must-visit stop for all pilgrims before Galicia.
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Ponferrada, the vibrant capital of the Leonesa region of El Bierzo, stands as a fundamental and richly historic stop on the French Way. Its identity is indissolubly linked to the Order of the Temple, whose legacy materializes in the impressive Templar Castle, one of Spain's most spectacular medieval fortresses. For pilgrims, crossing the Iron Bridge over the Sil River and gazing at the castle is an iconic moment that evokes centuries of Jacobean history. The city offers a cultural respite and services before tackling the demanding climb to O Cebreiro. The old town, with the Basilica of the Encina, patroness of El Bierzo, and the Clock Tower, invites a peaceful stroll. Ponferrada is perfectly equipped for pilgrims, with an extensive network of hostels and exquisite Bercean cuisine, where the botillo and wines from the Denomination of Origin Bierzo stand out. It is a city that combines its Templar and mining past with modern warmth, being a key turning point on the Way of St. James.
Last updated: 18/05/2026
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Accommodations in Ponferrada
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AC Hotel Ponferrada by Marriott
Hotel Aroi Ponferrada
Hotel Ciudad de Ponferrada, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel Temple Ponferrada
Jaen Apartment
Convento de Foncebadon
El Tiempo Recobrado - Hotel de relax en El Bierzo
Hotel Alda Centro Ponferrada
Hotel Aroi Bierzo Plaza
Hotel El Castillo
Hotel Novo
Hotel Ponferrada Plaza
Hotel Rural Caminomedulas
Hotel Valle del Silencio
La Rosa Azul Rooms
Ponferrada Plaza
Casa de Abril
Casa Rural El Almendro de María
El Ancla
Guiana Hostel
Hostal Nirvana
Hostal Restaurante Classic
Hostal RIO SELMO
Hostal Virgen de la Encina
Hotel Los Templarios
Hotel Rural Camino Medulas
Hotel Rural Morredero
Albergue Alda Pilgrim Ponferrada
Alianza del Castillo
Alojamiento La Rosaleda
Apartamento Ahola II
Apartamento Casco Antiguo Ponferrada
Apartamento Castillo Ponferrada.
Apartamento Cemba Ponferrada
Apartamento El Castillo
Apartamento en el casco antiguo de Ponferrada
Apartamento La Emisora
Apartamento Mercado Viejo
Apartamento moderno Ponferrada
Apartamento Suite Los Deportes
Apartamento tranquilo, amante de la naturaleza
Apartamentos Los Arroyos
APARTAMENTOS TURÍSTICOS GUIANA
BierzINN Alojamientos - Brujas
Bierzo centro
Bierzo Explore
Bierzo Habita Apartments
CASA ALTOBIERZO, 9 Habitaciones y 9 BAÑOS
Casa Aurora
Casa Carreira Bierzo
casa el susurro
Casa Pepa Hotel Rural
Casa Rural El Bierzo Oro en el Camino
Castillo Buenavista
Chalet Santa Teresa - Ponferrada (El Bierzo, León)
cuartin del camino
Duplex Casa Camino
DÚPLEX DUQUESA
El mirador del Rosal
EL PISO DE MARTINA
El Silencio de Galadhrim
Elleryng batista
Estudio
FC Temple
Guiana Rooms & Suites
Hostal Conde de Lemos
Hostal Monteclaro
Hotel Albergue La Casa Del Peregrino
La casa de las Flores
La casa de Lucas y Alex
La Casa Vieja Turismo Rural
La casita de la señora María
La casita de Reloj
La Encina Azul Rooms
La Herencia A VuT 1229
La morada del Museo
La Tebaida
La torre del reloj
Pension Valcarce
Piso cerca del Toralin y La Rosaleda
Piso Ponferrada
Piso Tranquilo Ponferrada
Piso Turístico Avda del Castillo
Piso Turístico Felipe Herce
Piso Turístico Obispo Osmundo
Piso turistico Plaza del Cine
Piso Turístico Saturnino Cachón
Ponferrada Castillo
PONFETEMPLE
San Miguel
Suite Rigel
TEMPLE
Temple I
The HAVEN Apartment
Tu Apartamento Ideal
VUT Mencía
XOXO - Salinas
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