Ponferrada Trip Overview
Do the French “Camino” in a different way, challenge your body by getting on the bike.
Make the most out of the week, by traveling 200 km.
Rest in charming hotels, “Pazos” and country houses.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Ponferrada, Spain
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponferrada, Castile and León, Spain
Do the French “Camino” in a different way, challenge your body by getting on the bike.
Make the most out of the week, by traveling 200 km.
Rest in charming hotels, “Pazos” and country houses.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ponferrada
Stop At: Ponferrada, Ponferrada, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Duration: 8 hours
Pass By: Castillo de los Templarios, Avenida del Castillo s/n, 24400 Ponferrada Spain
Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Pass By: Penalba de Santiago, 24415 Ponferrada Spain
Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Pass By: Herreria de Compludo, A 21 Km. de Ponferrada, 24414 Ponferrada Spain
Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Pass By: La Fabrica de Luz. Museo de la Energia, Avenida Libertad 46, 24402 Ponferrada Spain
Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Pass By: Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Encina, Plaza Virgen de la Encina, Ponferrada Spain
Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, “Pazos”, and country houses.
Day 2: Ponferrada – Vega de Valcarce (40,5 Km)
Stop At: Vega de Valcarce, Vega de Valcarce, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
Breakfast in Ponferrada. Start your route from Ponferrada, passing by the towns of Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo. Villafranca is the historic capital of El Bierzo, and it preserves its majestic appearance. In this town, you can visit the Church of San Francisco, which has a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling, the Main Square and the Church of Santiago. The stage finishes in Vega de Valcarce, whose main feature is the Castle of Sarracín.
Accommodation in Vega de Valcarce.
Duration: 8 hours
Pass By: Villafranca del Bierzo, Villafranca del Bierzo, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
Breakfast in Ponferrada. Start your route from Ponferrada, passing by the towns of Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo. Villafranca is the historic capital of El Bierzo, and it preserves its majestic appearance. In this town you can visit the Church of San Francisco, which has a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling, the Main Square and the Church of Santiago. The stage finishes in Vega de Valcarce, whose main feature is the Castle of Sarracín.
Accommodation in Vega de Valcarce.
Pass By: Castillo de Villafranca del Bierzo, Plaza Prim, 12, 24500 Villafranca del Bierzo Spain
Breakfast in Ponferrada. Start your route from Ponferrada, passing by the towns of Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo. Villafranca is the historic capital of El Bierzo, and it preserves its majestic appearance. In this town you can visit the Church of San Francisco, which has a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling, the Main Square and the Church of Santiago. The stage finishes in Vega de Valcarce, whose main feature is the Castle of Sarracín.
Accommodation in Vega de Valcarce.
Pass By: Trabadelo, Trabadelo, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
Breakfast in Ponferrada. Start your route from Ponferrada, passing by the towns of Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo. Villafranca is the historic capital of El Bierzo, and it preserves its majestic appearance. In this town you can visit the Church of San Francisco, which has a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling, the Main Square and the Church of Santiago. The stage finishes in Vega de Valcarce, whose main feature is the Castle of Sarracín.
Accommodation in Vega de Valcarce.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, “Pazos”, and country houses.
Day 3: Vega de Valcarce – Triacastela (32,3 Km)
Stop At: Triacastela, Triacastela, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Breakfast in Vega de Valcarce. From Vega de Valcarce you will depart towards Triacastela, going through O Cebreiro. In this last village, you will find the church of Santa María La Real del Cebreiro (pre romanesque style), and also the Ethnographic Museum of O Cebreiro. In Triacastela you can visit a church from the 11th Century and other temples located in the village.
Accommodation in Triacastela.
Duration: 8 hours
Pass By: Monumento Al Peregrino, Triacastela Spain
Breakfast in Vega de Valcarce. From Vega de Valcarce you will depart towards Triacastela, going through O Cebreiro. In this last village, you will find the church of Santa María La Real del Cebreiro (pre romanesque style), and also the Ethnographic Museum of O Cebreiro. In Triacastela you can visit a church from the 11th Century and other temples located in the village.
Pass By: Oficina de Turismo de O Cebreiro, Plaza de Espana, 27670 Pedrafita do Cebreiro Spain
Breakfast in Vega de Valcarce. From Vega de Valcarce you will depart towards Triacastela, going through O Cebreiro. In this last village, you will find the church of Santa María La Real del Cebreiro (pre romanesque style), and also the Ethnographic Museum of O Cebreiro. In Triacastela you can visit a church from the 11th Century and other temples located in the village.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, “Pazos”, and country houses.
Day 4: Triacastela – Portomarín (40,6 Km)
Stop At: Portomarin, Portomarin, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Duration: 8 hours
Pass By: Sarria, Sarria, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Pass By: San Nicolas de Portomarin, Plaza Conde Fenosa, Portomarin Spain
Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Pass By: Castro de Castromaoior, Lugar Castromaior s/n, 27188 Portomarin Spain
Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Pass By: Ponte Nova, New Bridge and Bridge Vella Portomarin, 27170 Portomarin Spain
Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Pass By: Escalinata y Capilla Virgen de las Nieves, Av. Sarria, 27170 Portomarin Spain
Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, “Pazos”, and country houses.
Day 5: Portomarín – Arzúa (53,3 Km)
Stop At: Arzua, Arzua, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Duration: 8 hours
Pass By: Palas de Rei, Palas de Rei, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Pass By: Parroquia de San Tirso de Palas de Rei, Rua Cruceiro, 1, 27200 Palas de Rei Spain
Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Pass By: Iglesia de Santiago de Arzua, Rua do Carme, 6, 15810, Arzua Spain
Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Pass By: Capela da Madalena, Rua Cima do Lugar s/n, 15810, Arzua Spain
Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, “Pazos”, and country houses.
Day 6: Arzúa – Santiago de Compostela (38,7 Km)
Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Duration: 8 hours
Pass By: O Pedrouzo, O Pedrouzo, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Pass By: Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela – Provincia de a Coruna – Galicia – Espana, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Pass By: Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Praza do Obradoiro S/N, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Pass By: Plaza del Obradoiro, Praza do Obradoiro, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Pass By: Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos, Plaza del Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, “Pazos”, and country houses.
Day 7: Santiago de compostela
Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Breakfast and end of our services.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
