Stage 25 of 33
Ponferrada → Villafranca del Bierzo
24.4 km
6 hours
Hilly
Route through the Bierzo valley among vineyards and orchards. Pass through Cacabelos and its bridge over the Cúa river. Villafranca del Bierzo has the Door of Forgiveness at the Santiago church, where sick pilgrims could obtain indulgence.
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Points of interest
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Villafranca del Bierzo Municipal Hostel
HostelMunicipal hostel with 72 beds at the town entrance. Well-equipped and clean.
5-7€☕
Cacabelos Bridge Bar
BarTraditional bar next to the Cacabelos bridge. Famous for its Bierzo wines and Galician-style octopus.
5-12€🏛️
Castle-Palace of the Marquises (Villafranca)
Monument16th-century castle with corner towers. Overlooks the town entrance and the Valcarce valley.
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Church of Santiago (Door of Forgiveness)
Church12th-century Romanesque church with the Door of Forgiveness: sick pilgrims unable to continue received their indulgence here.
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