The joy of having your own ride is that you can go anywhere, anytime. Make full use of your freedom by exploring all that there is to do in Ponferrada. It’s just 17 miles away. Castillo de los Templarios, Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Bodega del Abad alone justify the drive. The locals will also probably point you toward Puebla de Sanabria, 35 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Ermita de San Cayetano. (But we’d also highly recommend Azogue Church and Castle of the Counts of Benavente.)