natural wonder
Las Medulas
A surreal landscape of red clay pinnacles in Leon, the remains of the Roman Empire's largest open-pit gold mine.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Castille and León, Spain · Europe
Ponferrada is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Molinaseca, 17km from Las Medulas.
Ponferrada is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 68,736, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ponferrada sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ponferrada to your route.
Ponferrada (Spanish pronunciation: [poɱfeˈraða]) is a city of Spain, located in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Ponferrada, the second most populated municipality of the Province of León, is also the capital city of El Bierzo, the only comarca recognized as an administrative entity by law in theRead more
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Surrounded by mountains, the city straddles the course of the Sil River. It is the last major town on the French route of the Camino de Santiago before it reaches Santiago de Compostela. In 2021, it had a population of 63,747.
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Ponferrada is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.5466 latitude, -6.5962 longitude.
Ponferrada has a population of approximately 68,736 people, making it a town in Spain.
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A surreal landscape of red clay pinnacles in Leon, the remains of the Roman Empire's largest open-pit gold mine.
17 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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