Albergue de Peregrinos El Convento
Albergue de Peregrinos El Convento in Santillana del Mar
Overview
Albergue de Peregrinos El Convento in Santillana del Mar is a private albergue offering accommodation for pilgrims on the Camino del Norte and is housed in a former convent 100 metres from the historic old town, It offers 60 beds, private rooms, a restaurant serving home-cooked meals and breakfast, a garden with music, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi. Open 27 March to 15 October. Rates from €16–19.
Pilgrim Insight
Albergue El Convento is one of the most enthusiastically reviewed stops in Santillana del Mar. Pilgrims describe it as “exceptional” and “the best albergue on the Camino del Norte so far.” The home-cooked meals — including cream of courgette soup from the garden, rice with chicken, and crema catalana — earn consistent praise.
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