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View of MolinasecaAnual · CC BY-SA 4.0

Molinaseca

Village

Molinaseca is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain). According to the 2010 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 818 inhabitants. It is located on the French Way, the most popular path of the Camino de Santiago.

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Its name originates from the old mills on the Meruelo River that supported the town’s economy during the Middle Ages.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Molinaseca
Province
León
Autonomous community
Castilla y León
Population (INE 2025)
870
Altitude
582 m
Area (IGN)
78 km²
Postcode
24398, 24413
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Where to sleep in Molinaseca

23 registered places to stay

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10 places to explore Molinaseca at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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What to do

5 plans to experience Molinaseca on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

3 activities

Hiking: Camino Francés - 06 León a Cacabelos

Hiking: Camino Natural La Mirada Circular

Hiking: PR-LE 42 · Las Puentes de Malpaso

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Bike

2 activities

Cycling route: EV3

Cycling route: Foncebadón - Cruz de Ferro * Compludo

Cycling routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Molinaseca (Civitatis)

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Molinaseca

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesBodega Encima Wines · in the village · 12 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesEmbalse de Bárcena · 5.3 km away, in Cubillos del SilGetting there
  • GolfClub de Golf El Bierzo · 5.8 km away, in CongostoGetting there
  • Horse ridingClub Hípico El Trotón · 6 km away, in PonferradaGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsClub Náutico · 6.3 km away, in CongostoGetting there
  • River beaches and swimming spotsPlaya fluvial San Facundo · 12.6 km away, in Torre del BierzoGetting there
  • Skiing and snowEstación de Esquí del Morredero · 14.7 km away, in PonferradaGetting there
  • Rafting and canyoningUnnamed on the map · 18.1 km away, in Benuza · 3 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Water parksAqua Park municipal Vega de Espinareda · 24 km away, in Vega de EspinaredaGetting there