The Camino de Santiago from Villafranca to Monforte
The Camino de Santiago by road from Villafranca del Bierzo to Monforte de Lemos
Two days in Villafranca del Bierzo
Villafranca del Bierzo, on the Camino de Santiago, is a wonderfully peaceful little town in the hills in the East of Léon in Northern Spain. If you only have two days in the town then do see these sights.
The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria in Villafranca
The Baroque Collegiate Church of Santa Maria in Villafranca
The Camino de Santiago in Villafranca del Bierzo
Villafranca del Bierzo was founded in the 11C by French monks who belonged to the order of Cluny, establishing a Monastery where they could care for pilgrims who were walking the Camino de Santiago. Judging by the grand palaces in … Continued
Roman Gold Mine in Northern Spain
Las Médulas is a spectacular landscape about half an hour south of Villafranca del Bierzo. The somewhat bizarre countryside is the result of the Romans mining for gold, and it is now a World Heritage Site. The local population had … Continued
The Camino de Santiago from Leon to Villafranca
The week spent in Léon had been wonderful but it was time to move on to our next destination. Our road followed the Camino de Santiago from Léon to Villafranca and we decided to stop in Astorga along the way. … Continued
