Casa Magica - new management

[naplesdon]

I received an email this morning from a friend and a good friend of the Camino, Malvina Kupinski, announcing that she has purchased Casa Magica in Villatuerta and will be open for business 1 May. This has always been one of the great stops along the Frances I am sure she will carry on its tradition of a wonderful place to chill and join in on a great communal meal.
I met her several years ago at Peaceable Kingdom when she was searching for an albergue to purchase, it has taken some time but she has found the perfect place.

 

[Davie Blisters]

Casa Magica one of my favourites in 2016. Many good memories of the atmosphere created during the evening meal. So glad it has not been allowed to disband. If I ever walk the Frances again it'll be on my hit list.

 

[trecile]

That's great to hear. I just recommended Casa Mágica to a friend who is currently on the Camino.

 

[Lucyk]

That's great to hear. I just recommended Casa Mágica to a friend who is currently on the Camino.

When I passed through Villatuerta on April 2, it was closed. I guess this sale explains why.

 

[Former member 49149]

Hah! A pity! I have just decided to walk part of the Baztan instead of more on the CF this summer. Another year...

 

[wayfarer]

Casa Mágica was one of my memorable stops in 2012 as well, lovely people. A hard act to follow.

 

[naplesdon]

Malvina is quite capable of carrying on the tradition.

 

[Niels]

It was on sale last summer, when my kids and I stayed there. Aparantly, it was hard to sell due to some difficult loans. So surprised to learn the lack of pilgrims present then. I think, we weren't more than 8 or 10. But still we had a great service with a memorable paella served. Magnificent place. Hope, Casa Magica will maintain its former magic.

 

[JohnLloyd]

As long as she keeps the hammocks...

 

[easygoing]

memorable paella I hope she continues this traditional.

 

[LTfit]

Malvina is quite capable of carrying on the tradition.

I hope so because I heard unpleasant comments about there temporarily running it, that the atmosphere had changed.

Glad that Miguel finally found someone to buy it as it has been on the market for years. Back in 2016 I was there for two weeks helping out an was interested in organizing an agreement but the price at that time was above my budget. Good luck to the new owner!

 

[Thomas1962]

Casa Magica is indeed a great place. I met Malvina a few years ago while coincidently we were both looking for an albergue. By now, we both found beautiful places. I'm happy she now will be in Villatuerta, looks like a perfect match! Sure it will be wonderful to stay with Malvina and her husband in Casa Magica.
(ps: if you stayed there last year, quickly forget that experience. Seems like last years temporarily hospitalero's were 'in a learning proces')

 

[Bonita]

One of my favorite places in 2015. It just appeared “magically” when I thought I couldn’t go any further.

 

[Priscilla NC]

I tried to stay there tonight. Instead came the extra distance to Estella. So glad to hear this, I loved staying there on my last Camino. But the Hostal Agora (which also has peregrino rooms), is outstanding.

 

[KinkyOne]

Casa Magica is indeed a great place. I met Malvina a few years ago while coincidently we were both looking for an albergue. By now, we both found beautiful places. I'm happy she now will be in Villatuerta, looks like a perfect match! Sure it will be wonderful to stay with Malvina and her husband in Casa Magica.
(ps: if you stayed there last year, quickly forget that experience. Seems like last years temporarily hospitalero's were 'in a learning proces')

And where did you find yours, Thomas?

 

[Thomas1962]

And where did you find yours, Thomas?

We found the perfect place for us in albergue Ponte Ferreira on the camino Primitivo, 27 kms after Lugo. Welcome!

 

[annakappa]

Casa Magica was always on our 'top 5'. We stayed there several times many years ago. From there we walked the alternate route via Lubian. The last time we were there, Miguel was looking for a buyer.

 

[Aysen Mustafa]

Casa Magica is indeed a great place. I met Malvina a few years ago while coincidently we were both looking for an albergue. By now, we both found beautiful places. I'm happy she now will be in Villatuerta, looks like a perfect match! Sure it will be wonderful to stay with Malvina and her husband in Casa Magica.
(ps: if you stayed there last year, quickly forget that experience. Seems like last years temporarily hospitalero's were 'in a learning proces')

I stayed there last year and it was very popular, I got one of the last places. The paella was magnificient. Unfortunately the ambience was ruined for me by a group of people who treated the place like a backpackers.

 

[KinkyOne]

We found the perfect place for us in albergue Ponte Ferreira on the camino Primitivo, 27 kms after Lugo. Welcome!

Ah, you actually bought it from @Juanma ? Nice

 

[Thomas1962]

Ah, you actually bought it from @Juanma ? Nice

That's right!

 

[Airdog]

Do you have any contact info for Casa Magica? A phone or email?
Doing CF this September (first time) and would like to add it to my list.

 

[naplesdon]

Malvina at Casa Magica sent me a number: 34.948.732.313. They are on Booking.com.

 

[S@ndi]

I stayed there on Monday just gone. Their email wasn't working and at the time the new owners didn't have access to the website. I had a great stay and the paella is still being made. Highly recommended.

 

[trecile]

Malvina at Casa Magica sent me a number: 34.948.732.313. They are on Booking.com.

Thanks so much for this information. I passed it on to a fellow peregrina today who has been trying to reserve a Casa Mágica. She was able to call and make a reservation.

 

[Former member 49149]

I am sitting in the lovely entrance hall. Malvina and Richard very nice, and I am looking forward to the meal this evening. It is fierce hot, as folk are wont to say round where I live. I should manage tomorrow‘s short day plan, but am considering a change for Thursday as I hear it will be hotter, and I had planned a longer day. As I am counting these as training days, getting a bus is fine with me. That being said, it is nice to walk these steps again (did this in 2006) although then we kept to traditional stages for stopping...

 

[Former member 49149]

It depends what you want, but I have been very happily quiet here today, and shared table with three other pilgrims - another pilgrim has health issues that mean she has to find her own food. So, from me: positive recommendation. Special salad dressing, wonderful Polish beetroot soup, Paella, and the lightest home made sweet cake... now to sleep it off!

 

[Sho]

I had a lovely stay there a couple of weeks ago.

 

[easygoing]

I am happy Casa Magica is open and the rooms without bunk beds are the best.
However, be aware they no longer serve paella. I stayed there last week and had raved about the paella to several people. I was embarrassed to be told that you can get paella any where so they don't serve it. The food is now vegan and delicious but not the fantastic presentation of the wonderful previous owner.

 

[Aysen Mustafa]

True you can get paella anywhere, but vegan?

 

[Nezabudka]

I am happy Casa Magica is open and the rooms without bunk beds are the best.
However, be aware they no longer serve paella. I stayed there last week and had raved about the paella to several people. I was embarrassed to be told that you can get paella any where so they don't serve it. The food is now vegan and delicious but not the fantastic presentation of the wonderful previous owner.

It's a shame... The paella was really good. Even though you could get it everywhere, as it's not originated from the regions where CF goes through, it's normally quite average... But you can't expect previous owners to run cooking classes for new ones, I guess...
Casa Magica used to be vegan friendly before and now becoming solely vegan? I feel a bit discriminated
Anyway, all the best to new owners.

 

[AlexanderAZ]

I am happy Casa Magica is open and the rooms without bunk beds are the best.
However, be aware they no longer serve paella. I stayed there last week and had raved about the paella to several people.

I'll be there in about three weeks. I can forego the paella but please tell me they still have the hammocks!

 

[easygoing]

I'll be there in about three weeks. I can forego the paella but please tell me they still have the hammocks!

Yes, the hammocks are still there and people were napping. They still also have massage for 15 Euros for 1/2 hour which is a better price than the previous price.

 

[AndrewDavOz]

I stayed at Casa Magica early September and it was very good. Only 4 beds in the room I was in. Maybe a fifth was there but empty.
a few people got into the pool to cool off. It was a hot day. My washing dried and I slept ok. What more can you ask?

Andrew