Experiencia entre el mar y el Camino de Santiago!

Czech Republic

5

While spending more than a month in the hostel, I improved my Spanish, got to know many great people and had a chance to travel all across Cantabria. Erika, the owner, is very sympathetic and the hostel is located in a small yet beautiful town. Your job will mostly consist of cleaning, sometimes helping at the reception, with enough free time to discover the charm of the north of Spain, surf and make memories for life, I wholeheartedly recommend! :) ❤️

over 2 years ago

Norway

5

I stayed at the alberge for about a little over month and i loved every minute of it! Erika is a great leader, who is always available to help shouldnit be needed. She takes everyones needs and wishes in to consideration, and treats you with respect and like a friend. The place itself is beautifull and calm, and just what i needed after Barcelona. If anything was negative, it is the fact that the guests only stay for one night, so your circle of friends will most likley be more or less limited to the volunteer group, but if you are lucky like me, they are all you need. I recommend this stay!!

over 2 years ago

Ireland

5

Érika is the most hardworking person I have ever met and it shows in the atmosphere of the albergue.The hostel really has a character that is fun, modern and homely(even a little chaotic,which I loved).The entire time I was there I was wanting to contribute to the hostel; not as an obligation, but as a desire to see the hostel's image be maintained and realised as Èrika deserves. I'll miss this place it gave me some really fun and enjoyable moments which I will cherish.Qué tengas mucho éxito tía y hasta la próxima 😁😁.

over 2 years ago

Germany

4

In the hostel you will work with up to five other volunteers. Mostly native Spanish speakers, so advanced Spanish knowledge makes it easier to communicate with the others. Erika only has limited English skills and lack of interest to try to communicate with you in English. The work is between 2,5 and 3 hours six days a week and is easy to manage. You will have a shared room with one other volunteer. The rooms are small and only the one next to the reception has a window. Because of that the other rooms have mold, so you stuff can easily get mold to. The beach is a 30min walk.

over 2 years ago

Erika replied

Hola Klara! He optado por no evaluarte ya que tú paso por el albergue ha sido diferente. La comunicación ha sido nula, ya que en ningún momento hubo intención por tu parte de crear equipo, básico en un albergue: ser sociable y abierto. Gracias

Germany

4

Erika is running a second hostel at the same time, so she is not around much. The breakfast consists of toast, oats, marmelade, juice, coffee, milk, fresh cheese. There are two surfboards and one wetsuit at the hostel. The beach is half an hour by foot. Geeting to know all the pilgrims is really interesting, who are nearly all of the guests. The guests are mostly older people (average 40). The hostel has sufficient space (common area, garden) to find a calm place and has a quite relaxed atmosphere. San Vicente is a small town but has several supermarkets, restaurants etc. Beautiful nature!

over 2 years ago

Erika replied

Gracias Johanna

Brazil

5

My experience was great, well adjusted schedules, interesting tasks, I highly recommend it. It was a great interaction with the volunteers too, learned a lot. Loved every day in the hostel. Hasta un dia :)

about 3 years ago

Switzerland

5

I had a wonderful time at the hostel. Erika and Monica are wonderful and warm people and the other volunteers were super fun. The work, which consisted of either cleaning or reception, is very easy to learn and not difficult. the hostel is a lovely little town with lots of restaurants and cafes, and the beach is beautiful. There are bus connections to the nearest cities, although having your own car is an advantage. It was the perfect place for my first voluntary work and I highly recommend it.

about 3 years ago

Erika replied

Gracias rahel 🥰 que vaya genial y disfrutes siempre de las cosas como lo haces, brillas!

Switzerland

5

In the hostel, I spent a marvillous time. Erica is a magnificent and sunny person. I felt really confortable. She treated me like a friend and this before I came. The tasks were easy (cleaning, reception) and I shared them with another volunteer who was also very charming. in addition, the place (Erica made a warm and welcoming place for the pilgrims) is very cosy and nice. I met everyday different people. I recommend the experience for the place but also to meet the phenomenal Erica. I practiced with her my Spanish better than I expected. Thank you so much Erica for everything. Love

over 3 years ago

Erika replied

Que maravilla haberte tenido en el albergue Amal, una experiencia super gratificante!
Convivir con personas como tú es muy sencillo, todo fluye a la perfección... Tanto que se crean amistades 🥰

Germany

4

Nice Volunteers, beautiful place to surf and to get in touch with pilgrims

about 3 years ago

Spain

5

El hostel está ubicado en un lugar con vistas privilegiadas al mar. Hay dos playas de surf muy cerca, ideales para disfrutar del ambiente local (recomiendo venir con coche para moverse con más libertad). El entorno es tranquilo y perfecto para desconectar.

about 2 months ago

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