Ponferrada Travel Guide

Discover the medieval charm and culinary delights of this hidden gem in Spain's Northwest

  • Michelin-starred Restaurant Mu•na (see below)
    Michelin-starred Restaurant Mu•na (see below)

    Gastronomy & Wine

Nearby Wine Regions

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  • Cigales Wine Region Guide

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  • Rueda Wine Region Guide

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  • Toro Wine Region Guide

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Highlights

  • Restaurante Muna

    Located opposite the Templar Castle (Castillo de los Templarios), Mu•na is named after the Arabic name (meaning “wishes” or “desire”) alludes to satisfying both your appetite and taste buds. The restaurant is run by Chef Samuel Naveira in the kitchen and Génesis Cardona as sommelier and front-of-house manager. Mu•na’s tasting menu, “Entorno y Memoria,” with wine pairings, offers a modern interpretation of traditional cuisine, highlighting seasonal ingredients from the Bierzo region. In 2021 the restaurant was rewarded a Michelin Star and a Repsol Sun. The celebrate this achievement, the duo got a star tattooed on their wrists. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore their extensive wine list, featuring a wide selection of Bierzo, Toro, and national and international varieties.

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  • Torre del Reloj

    A 16th-century clock tower that was added to later centuries, this is a symbol of historic Ponferrada. An exterior stone staircase on the Calle Carnicerías leads to the tower. At the same time, an archway dubbed the “Arco de las Eras” allows pedestrians to walk under the tower and into the city’s historic center.

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  • Basílica de la Encina

    A lovely basilica tucked into the heart of the old city center.

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  • Museo del Bierzo

    Beginning with the area’s Paleolithic history and spanning historical and societal highlights leading up to modern times, this small museum inside the 16th-century Royal Jail includes art and artifacts about the town and surrounding region.

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  • Casa de los Escudos

    Home to the Radio Museum, a curious collection of antique radio memorabilia, this stone house with touches of late Baroque design makes an enjoyable visit.

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