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
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
Enjoying the river and gardens in Villafranca
We enjoyed a three-night stay in the Parador at Villafranca del Bierzo and it was a wonderful stop. The hotel is comfortable, quiet, friendly and with excellent food. I highly recommended staying here if you are travelling in the area. … 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
