Caminos de León, rutas
An important town in the province of León and capital of the Bierzo region.
It is a tectonic pot with a privileged climate, with mild temperatures. It has around 60,000 inhabitants and has been a land of Templars, castles and beautiful monasteries.
Its origins date back to the 9th century, when a bishop, Osmundo, decided to build a bridge so that pilgrims to Compostela could cross the river Sil.
Its rivers are very important, some of them gold-bearing, others trout-fishing; today, agriculture continues to be important, with stupendous D.O. wines together with its peppers, cherries, sour cherries and apples.
Coal mining has been the industrial engine of this area, leaving its mark on the surroundings. Not in vain, there were the famous gold mines, which Rome exploited for 250 years, the famous Médulas, a World Heritage Site since 1997.
We cannot forget its 12th century castle, seat of the Order of the Temple, the church of San Andrés, the basilica of La Encina or its main square.
Ponferrada Castle. Walk around the castle. Church of San Andrés. Basilica of La Encina. Main Square
This guided tour is in Spanish and in other languages, the maximum number of participants varies according to the current Covid-19 regulations, so it is advisable to consult us by email or telephone.
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included.
Please be punctual, 10 minutes before is enough. If you are late we will contact you by phone.
In Caminosdeleon we are committed to quality tourism so that all our guides or collaborators are official tourist guides accredited by the Junta de Castilla y León.
It is suitable for all ages, as it takes place in perfectly conditioned areas.
If you come with animals, you will not be able to take them inside the castle.
Reservations can be made by phone or by whatsapp (620433633), from our website, by email (info@caminosdeleon.com) or from Instagram at caminosdeleon_oficial.
Payment can be made by bank transfer, bizum, paypal or directly in cash at the end of the visit.
Free cancellation can be made by email up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel with less time, arrive late or do not show up, no refund will be offered (you can check our conditions of purchase if you have any doubts).
Ponferrada Castle or to be specified by the client or the agency.
Monday to Sunday 365 days a year.
For our rates in English, Italian or French, please contact us by e-mail (info@caminosdeleon.com) or by phone (+34) 620433633.
The visit is carried out with a system of loaning individual radio guides throughout the tour, which are completely disinfected before use with specific products in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health.
COVID-19 MEASURES
Currently the regulations do not oblige to wear a mask outdoors as long as the safety distance is guaranteed, nevertheless from CaminosdeLeon we recommend its use throughout the whole route.
