Villafranca del Bierzo on the Camino Francés

Villafranca del Bierzo sits 582.1 km into the Camino Francés, with Santiago 179.2 km still ahead at this point in the walk.

582.1 km along the route 179.2 km still ahead 503 m elevation

Arriving and leaving

Stage in

Stage 25: Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo · 24.0 km · +180 m · 6 h 20 min

Stage out

Stage 26: Villafranca to O Cebreiro · 28.0 km · +852 m · 8 h 40 min

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Services in Villafranca del Bierzo

Counted from OpenStreetMap places within 1.5 km of the town centre as mapped from the places along the route, refreshed 2026-10-24. Use the map app while you walk for the exact spot and distance ahead.

Places to stay

16 near the centre

Water points

5 near the centre

Food and drink

22 near the centre

Shops

9 near the centre

Pharmacy and health

5 near the centre

ATMs and banks

5 near the centre

Churches

8 near the centre

Places to stay in Villafranca del Bierzo

Every place to stay named on OpenStreetMap within 1.5 km of the town centre, closest first, with beds, phone, and website where they are listed. Check the map app for hours and the exact spot.

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