With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Ponferrada, 30 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Castillo de los Templarios, Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Bodega del Abad. Don’t skip Astorga either! Just 40 miles away, Astorga Cathedral, City Hall and Museo del Chocolate are non-negotiable stops here.