Bonferrada

Ponferrada – A Historic City on the Camino de Santiago
Ponferrada, located in northwestern Spain, is a charming city with a rich history. It is famous for its impressive Templar Castle, which served as a refuge for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago during the Middle Ages. Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and rolling hills, Ponferrada offers a unique blend of culture, history, and nature.

The Way of Saint James from León

The Castle of the Templars in Bonferrada

The Templars protected them for a long time, the pilgrims on the Way of St. James between Leon, Astorga, Bonferrada and finally on their last stage to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.

Country

Spain