With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore everything that Ponferrada, 25 miles away, has to offer. Castillo de los Templarios should be at the top of your list here. Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Bodega del Abad are terrific attractions too. Situated 30 miles away, Leon is another place to aim for. If you stop by, make sure you check out Leon Cathedral, Convento de San Marcos and San Isidro Basilica.