Ponferrada

Camino de Santiago stage town on Camino Francés

Ponferrada is the main town of the El Bierzo region and a major stage stop on the Camino Francés, roughly 550 km into the route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Pilgrims arrive to a well-serviced city with plenty of accommodation, shops, and restaurants, and most pause to visit the Templar Castle (Castillo de los Templarios) that overlooks the old town. It is a natural resting point before the walk on toward Villafranca del Bierzo.

• 553 kmfrom route start
• 523 mElevation
• 7 · 12albergues · hotels
• 27.1 kmfrom Foncebadón
• 22.3 kmto Villafranca del Bierzo

Highlights

• Templar Castle (Castillo de los Templarios)
• Main town of the El Bierzo wine region
• Full range of pilgrim services and accommodation

Albergues in Ponferrada

• Hostal San Miguel I
• Hostal San Miguel II
• Hostal La Madrileña
• Hostal Nirvana
• Albergue Guiana ↗
• Albergue de Peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe
• Albergue Alea

Hotels & guesthouses in Ponferrada

• Hostal Río Selmo
• Hotel Alda Centro Ponferrada
• Hotel Aroi Ponferrada
• Hotel Los Templarios
• Hotel Aroi Bierzo Plaza ↗
• Hostal Virgen de la Encina
• Hotel El Castillo
• Hotel Temple
• Hostal Rabel
• Hotel Ponferrada Plaza
• AC Hotel Ponferrada
• Hotel Novo

Lodging names from OpenStreetMap; check availability before you walk.

Stages through Ponferrada

Nearby towns

Nearby stages

Frequently asked questions

Where can I stay in Ponferrada?

7 albergues and 12 hotels in Ponferrada.

How far is Ponferrada from Foncebadón?

27.1 km from Foncebadón, 22.3 km to Villafranca del Bierzo on the Camino Francés.