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.

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Accommodations in Ponferrada

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Albergue Alea

4.5

C. Teleno, 33, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Albergue de Peregrinos San Nicolás de Flue

4.4

C. Obispo Camilo Lorenzo, 2, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hostal Nirvana

4.4

C. Lago de Carucedo, 12, 24402 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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AC Hotel Ponferrada

4.3

Av. Astorga, 2, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hostal Rio Selmo

4.2

C. Río Selmo, 22, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Ponferrada Plaza

4.2

Av. de los Escritores, 6, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Restaurante El Ancla

4.2

Av. Galicia, 57, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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El Castillo

4.1

Av. el Castillo, 115, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hostal Virgen De La Encina

4.1

C. Comendador, 4, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Aroi Bierzo Plaza

4.1

Pl. Ayuntamiento, 4, 24401 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Ciudad de Ponferrada, Ascend Hotel Collection

4.1

Calle Rda. Nte., 5, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hostal Restaurante Monteclaro

4.0

Av. Antonio Cortés, 24, 24411 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Aroi Ponferrada

4.0

C. Marcelo Macías, 4, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hostal Restaurante San Miguel

3.9

C. Juan de Lama, 14, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Alda Centro Ponferrada

3.8

Av. de la Puebla, 44, 24402 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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AS HOTEL Ponferrada

3.7

Dirección Coruña, A-6, Km 390, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Novo

3.6

Cv Ponferrada, KM 386, KM 386, 24404 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Hotel Temple Ponferrada

3.4

Av. Portugal, 2, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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Jaen Apartment

2.8

24403, C. Jaen, 1, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

La Pelegrina

Otro Alojamiento

Av. Valdés, 45, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Routes that pass through Ponferrada

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Winter Path

Ponferrada a Las Médulas

26.10 km 6.53 h Media

From: Ponferrada

To: Las Médulas

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The French Way

Foncebadón a Ponferrada

26.80 km 6.00 h Media

From: Foncebadón

To: Ponferrada

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Ponferrada a Villafranca del Bierzo

23.20 km 5.00 h Baja

From: Ponferrada

To: Villafranca del Bierzo

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