Hostel San Vicente de la barquera, Spain

4.5
(36 reviews)36

Recepción, desayuno y limpieza en el norte y surf, te apuntas?

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High demand host
This host has received 9 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
23 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
20 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

21h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Tour Guide
Organize and lead tours around the city.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Support
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Availability

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
6 weeks

The Experience

Queremos que todos los voluntarios puedan cubrir todos los turnos, en este caso tres para que no se vuelva monótono, que puedan disfrutar de las mañanas, tardes y noches en la preciosa Cantabria con una buena combinación de tareas y equipo dándole prioridad a las mañanas. Si estás pensando en disfrutar de los días de verano en un paraíso como el norte de España, en san Vicente de la barquera, y un lugar con buen ambiente, te esperamos!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish and Intermediate English
  • Between 22 and 38 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
  • European Union Passport
  • United States Visa

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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36 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 23 Meeting international travelers
  • 20 Get in touch with nature
  • 17 Immersing in the local culture
  • 15 Practicing English
  • 15 Meeting locals
  • 13 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 1 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 1 13. Climate action

Brazil

2

We're recieved in a room with bed bugs and the host knew it. we relief on that since on the next day would be a pest control. We had to disinfect our belongings but the whole situation could have been avoided. The tasks required were diferent from the WP announcement. again, we decided to relief on that and try to enjoy our time there but at some point we just felt unhappy enough to leave the expirience earlier, wich made us a sad because beside all that, Erika is good person. The main thing is that this is not a conventional hostel: is just a pitstop for pilgrins who need a one night stay.

22 days ago


Erika replied

En 5 días estaba el problema resuelto, os cambiamos de hostel, os invitamos a cenar, hicisteis algo dos días, no dió tiempo a hacer más, el esfuerzo fue al máximo por mi parte.

Brazil

5

The calm and tranquility of the place are perfect. Being with people and being able to understand a little of why each person is there and understanding their vibe is rewarding. I would come back to this place a thousand times!

7 months ago

Germany

5

I absolutely enjoyed my time at the hostel. I got to know a bunch of really cool people from all kinds of places while living in an absolutely beautiful, albeit rather chill place. Erika is also a great host to whom it really matters that the voluntary workers are feeling good and enjoying themselves. I could not have asked for a better host. All in all, I can only recommend volunteering at the hostel. I would do it again if I had the opportunity!

9 months ago

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! :) ❤️

10 months 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!!

12 months ago

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