The town gets its name from the Latin pons ferrata, meaning 'iron bridge'. The bridge was built in the 11th century to help pilgrims get to Santiago de Compostela, and still stands today.
What to see in Ponferrada
Castillo de los Templarios
The Knights Templar were given possession of the city in 1178 by King Ferdinand II of León, to protect pilgrims on the way to Santiago. The castle was built in the 13th century.
Where to stay in Ponferrada
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Albergue Guiana
€ 16
15
Closed
4.7
Albergue Guiana
€ 16
15
Closed
4.7
Albergue Guiana
Private
€ 16
15
Semana Santa – Oct 31
4.7
Albergue Alea
€ 15
18
Closed
4.5
Albergue Alea
€ 15
18
Closed
4.5
Albergue Alea
Private
€ 15
18
Apr 1 – Oct 31
4.5
Albergue Alda Pilgrim Ponferrada
€ 16
28
Open
4.5
Albergue Alda Pilgrim Ponferrada
€ 16
28
Open
4.5
Albergue Alda Pilgrim Ponferrada
Private
€ 16
28
All year
4.5
Albergue de peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe
Donativo
142
Open
4.4
Albergue de peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe
Donativo
142
Open
4.4
Albergue de peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe
Parochial
Donativo
142
All year
4.4
Albergue El Templarín
€ 15
24
Closed
4.4
Albergue El Templarín
€ 15
24
Closed
4.4
Albergue El Templarín
Private
€ 15
24
Mar 1 – Oct 31
4.4
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