Wine tours in Ponferrada

• Ponferrada is in the province of León.
• Here we can find 1 wineries with wine tourism.

Ponferrada is an important city in the province of León, located in the Bierzo region. It is known for its impressive cultural and artistic heritage, as well as for its excellent gastronomy and wines.

One of the city's main attractions is the Castillo de los Templarios, an impressive medieval fortress located in the historic centre of the city. The castle, built in the 12th century, is one of the best preserved Templar fortresses in Europe and houses an interesting museum.

Another place of interest in Ponferrada is the old quarter of the city, with its impressive medieval and Renaissance architecture. In this area you will find the Town Hall Square, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina and the Plaza de la Compañía, among other places.

As for gastronomy, in Ponferrada you can enjoy the cuisine of the Bierzo region, which is characterised by the use of high-quality local products, such as botillo, cecina, river trout, mushrooms and chestnuts. The area also produces excellent wines under the Bierzo designation of origin, made from the Mencía grape variety. Some of the dishes you can try are cocido berciano stew, ponferradina-style trout, botillo with cabbage and pilongas chestnuts.

In Ponferrada and the surrounding area you will also find different wineries and places where you can enjoy the gastronomy and wines of the area. The city also hosts the Bierzo Grape Harvest Festival, a festival that takes place in September and is dedicated to the celebration of the grape harvest and wine making.

Wineries near Ponferrada

• Camponaraya a 4.61 Km (1 Wineries)
• Carracedelo a 8.56 Km (2 Wineries)
• Molinaseca a 8.79 Km (1 Wineries)
• Cacabelos a 10.02 Km (4 Wineries)
• Arganza a 11.07 Km (2 Wineries)
• Villafranca del Bierzo a 16.4 Km (5 Wineries)