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  • timandjacky ukTravelerAutumn 2024
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    • Day 26–28
    • September 28, 2024 at 7:18 PM - September 30, 2024
    • 2 nights
    • ☁️ 17 °C
    • Altitude: 535 m
    • SpainPonferrada42°32’37” N  6°35’10” W
    Enjoying an evening walk through the towns central plaza
    The large Plaza Ayuntamiento with plenty of eating places even on a Sunday eveningSprawling fortress occupied by the Knights Templar in the Middle Ages, with a library of rare booksThe fortress has commanding views over the surrounding countryside. Tourist information in frontThe 'Lambrión Chupacandiles': A unique Nazarene who announces Holy Week in PonferradaThe Basilica stands in the town centre, the bells can be heard all over the townSome very nice streets and shops lead up to the main plazaPolice station on the plaza. Today was the feast of the patron Saint of police in Pomferrada.Views from the fortress over the new town, with the surrounding mountains in the backgroundOne of the many pilgrim hostels or albergues in the town. This one is next to the motorhome parkupThe motorhome parkup had all basic services and pleasant views over the fields and mountains.

    Ponferrada, León, Castilla y León

    Sep 28–30, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We've had a very nice couple of days in the city of Ponferrada, another major stopping point on the pilgrim route.
    We've had fabulous weather to enjoy this very interesting place, lots of notable historic buildings and a place full of tradition. Lots of people out and about on this lovely autumn weekend. This place has a great vibe.Read more

    Karl Tranter

    TravelerIn my opinion the north is the best part of Spain, looks like you've found some gems x

    9/30/24Reply
    timandjacky uk

    TravelerGot to agree with you, we are really loving it! x

    9/30/24Reply
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