With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore everything that Ponferrada, 30 miles away, has to offer. Castillo de los Templarios, Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Bodega del Abad alone make the drive out worthwhile. Astorga is another wonderful option. It’s 35 miles away and has an array of awesome things to see and do. Astorga Cathedral, City Hall and Museo del Chocolate are just the start.