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Templar castle of Ponferrada

Ponferrada, Spain

History

A large walled castle once held by the Knights Templar, on the Camino de Santiago where it enters El Bierzo. Inside is a library of facsimile medieval books.

Nearest town
Ponferrada, Spain
Category
History & culture
GPS
42.5421, -6.5967

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April, July and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Área ecosanitaria de caravanasMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Templar castle of Ponferrada · 30 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas PonferradaMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Templar castle of Ponferrada · 23 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Area de Karting CabanasMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Templar castle of Ponferrada · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping BierzoCampsite
    12 km from Templar castle of Ponferrada
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Playa Fluvial - Toral de los VadosMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Templar castle of Ponferrada · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Rivera del CúaCampsite
    21 km from Templar castle of Ponferrada
    TentsCaravansDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Templar castle of Ponferrada?

Templar castle of Ponferrada is in Ponferrada, Spain, at GPS 42.5421, -6.5967. It is about 67 km from Pola de Somiedo.

Can you camp near Templar castle of Ponferrada?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área ecosanitaria de caravanas, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Templar castle of Ponferrada?

Templar castle of Ponferrada is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Asturias to León: Somiedo, Las Médulas and the Camino.

What is there to see near Templar castle of Ponferrada?

Places worth a stop nearby: Las Médulas (17 km), Gaudí’s Episcopal Palace, Astorga (45 km), Valle de Lago, Somiedo (65 km) and Rio de Onor (67 km).

When is the best time to visit Templar castle of Ponferrada?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April, July and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)