Camino RoutesFrench WayPonferrada → Villafranca del Bierzo
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

Hostel

Municipal hostel with 72 beds at the town entrance. Well-equipped and clean.

5-7€

Cacabelos Bridge Bar

Bar

Traditional bar next to the Cacabelos bridge. Famous for its Bierzo wines and Galician-style octopus.

5-12€
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Castle-Palace of the Marquises (Villafranca)

Monument

16th-century castle with corner towers. Overlooks the town entrance and the Valcarce valley.

Church of Santiago (Door of Forgiveness)

Church

12th-century Romanesque church with the Door of Forgiveness: sick pilgrims unable to continue received their indulgence here.

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