Posada del Bierzo

Posada del Bierzo is a village in the municipality of Carracedelo, in the region of El Bierzo, in the province of Leon, in Castile and Leon,.

History

In the late 1950s construction of the forced the relocation of the inhabitants of two villages which were to be inundated, ancient Barcena and Posada del Rio. The result was the construction of Posada del Bierzo.

Demographic evolution

2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013
175	170	171	168	166	170	179	170	175	173	165	164	159	150

Landmark buildings and interesting places

The Square Simón González Ferrando. Inaugurated by General Francisco Franco, on 16 September 1961.
Saint Isidro's Church.
The four spouts Fountain.

San Isidro Museum, created by Mr. Dario Martinez.
The Olde Oven, Ethnographic Heritage.

Festivals and cultural activities

January 5: Visit of the Three Wishes Kings and a chocolate party.
February/March: Carnival.
May 15: Saint [Isidro Labrador].
June 23: Bonfire of San Juan.
July: Trip by the association.
July–August: Summer parties.
November: Magosto.
December: Nativity scene in the village's church.

Economy

Agriculture

In the village fruit production predominates, particularly pears and apples. They are shipped to cooperatives and exported to various cities of Europe.