Hotel Los Templarios is at Florez Osorio, 3, in the historic centre of Ponferrada, in El Bierzo. Monuments, churches and museums are all nearby: the Bierzo Museum is 40 m away, the Arco de las Eras and the Clock Tower are 50 m away, and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Encina is 140 m away. The Old Castle is 150 m away and Ponferrada Castle is 250 m away. The Plaza de Abastos, 350 m away, is another local landmark.
Ponferrada train station is 850 m from the hotel. León Airport is 76 km away, while León is 70 km from Ponferrada. For a meal or a drink, Marita Gin and Bombardier are 100 m away, and La Patatuca is 200 m away. There are also restaurants very close by, including La Competencia and El Bodegón, both 50 m away.
Ponferrada is part of the Camino de Santiago and lets you combine a walk through its historic streets with cultural visits: the Radio Museum is 170 m away and the Museum of the Brotherhoods is 440 m away. The mountainous valley of El Bierzo offers opportunities to enjoy the outdoors; the El Morredero ski resort is 20 km away. For a longer excursion, Las Médulas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a chance to discover a landscape shaped by ancient gold mining. The area also has hiking routes and places to explore the region’s heritage.
Bierzo Museum
— Collections tracing the history and cultural heritage of the region.
40 m
Clock Tower
— A historic monument that stands out among the streets of the old town.
50 m
Basilica of Our Lady of the Encina
— A prominent church in the historic centre, with strong ties to local tradition.
140 m
Old Castle
— Defensive remains offering a glimpse into Ponferrada’s medieval past.
150 m
Radio Museum
— A space dedicated to the history of radio and its equipment.
170 m
Plaza de Abastos
— A local market where you can discover the city’s produce and everyday life.
350 m