Ponferrada, Castille and León
Provincia de León · Castille and León · Spain · 68,736 residents
Ponferrada Castle
Basílica de la Virgen de la Encina de Ponferrada
Museo de El Bierzo
Convent of Inmaculada Concepción, Ponferrada
Museo de la RadioPonferrada is a town in Provincia de León, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 68,736 people. There are 6 notable places to see in and around town, including Ponferrada Castle and Basílica de la Virgen de la Encina de Ponferrada. The nearest airport is Asturias (OVD), about 1 h 48 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Ponferrada Castle, Basílica de la Virgen de la Encina de Ponferrada and Museo de El Bierzo.
- Easy to reach: Asturias (OVD) is 76 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Ponferrada
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Tours & tickets in Ponferrada
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Ponferrada can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Ponferrada are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Ponferrada and the villages around it is a hire car from Asturias (OVD), about 1 h 48 min away.
Best time to visit Ponferrada
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Asturias (OVD)76 miles, about 1 h 48 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)96 miles, about 2 h 16 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)104 miles, about 2 h 28 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 22 min without stops.
Ponferrada is good for
Around Ponferrada
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Ponferrada worth visiting?
Yes. Ponferrada is known for Ponferrada Castle, Basílica de la Virgen de la Encina de Ponferrada and Museo de El Bierzo. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Ponferrada from the UK?
Fly to Asturias (OVD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 48 min by road. Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is an alternative, 96 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 22 min.
Is Ponferrada good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Ponferrada?
Astorga (28 miles), Quiroga (35 miles), Molinaseca (4 miles) and Carucedo (10 miles) are all within an hour or so.