Posted on by Mary Day

October 7. Campo and Ponferrada

A day of long, slow ascents and descents. Blue skies and sunshine. Temps in the low 50s – mid 60s. Who could ask for anything more!

The streets of Campo – the old Jewish quarter of Ponferrada was established in 1488 by royal decree. It effectively lasted until the general expulsion of Jews from the kingdoms of Castile/Aragon in 1492.
Found a bench!
Ponferrada Castillo de los Templarios. The town charter was issued in 1180, and a fortification is mentioned as early as 1187. The Knights Templar protected the Pilgrims from the moors from this fortification.
Approaching a large city is rarely a pleasant walk. Ponferrada has about 63,700 population and it takes awhile to get to Old Town.
Ponferrada
Ponferrada
Ponferrada