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The town of Ponferrada is one of the main locations along the Camino de Santiago in the part after León. The historic district of this town sits beneath an impressive castle built by the Templers (Castillo del Temple). The town, named after the iron bridge built there. It is divided into the historic area where the castle is located and various churches, as well as bars and restaurants that abound in the new area of the town.

Background:

Ponferrada

25

Destination number:

-303

/

303

Elevation gain/loss:

23.3

Distance:

Next destination:

213.3

Distance from Santiago:

66,727

Population:

León

Region:

Museo del Ferrocarril

Castillo de los Templarios

Museo de la Radio

Things to see:

Hostal Virgen de la Encina

Albergue Alea

$

Albergue parroquial San Nicolás

$

Hostal Rio Selmo

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Hostal Nirvana

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La Rosa Azul Rooms

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AC Hotel Ponferrada

$$$

Bierzo Habita Apartments

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Where to sleep:

Learn more about the destinations of the French Camino

Camino Frances - Digital Guide

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