New Albergue has opened in Mataelpino

[Maya Amanecer 2015]

I had planned to stay in Manzanares last night, but the nice lady working at the tourist office there told me that it was likely that I could stay in Mataelpino. It was close to 8 km further (she said 5 km), but I am glad I pushed on. The place is brand spanking new and really well-equipped with beautiful hard wood floors and two dormitories outfitted with Ikea bunk beds, pillows and down comforters. Heat and hot water never felt so great. There's also a little kitchen area with a microwave, toaster, fridge and (gracias a Dios) an Ikea coffee press. 8€ per night.

Once you come into town turn right and walk up the hill, past the church, then turn left, continuing uphill until you see a playground. Circle around the playground and you will see the Albergue Municipal Mataelpino. The contact number is on the door: 722 457558 and the host is a young man and he lives close by. I have not been feeling well and it was not a difficult decision to stay an extra night........blisters, vasculitis and sore knees. With rest and repose I will be off again tomorrow.


MA

 

[KinkyOne]

I had planned to stay in Manzanares last night, but the nice lady working at the tourist office there told me that it was likely that I could stay in Mataelpino. It was close to 8 km further (she said 5 km), but I am glad I pushed on. The place is brand spanking new and really well-equipped with beautiful hard wood floors and two dormitories outfitted with Ikea bunk beds, pillows and down comforters. Heat and hot water never felt so great. There's also a little kitchen area with a microwave, toaster, fridge and (gracias a Dios) an Ikea coffee press. 8€ per night.

Once you come into town turn right and walk up the hill, past the church, then turn left, continuing uphill until you see a playground. Circle around the playground and you will see the Albergue Municipal Mataelpino. The contact number is on the door: 722 457558 and the host is a young man and he lives close by. I have not been feeling well and it was not a difficult decision to stay an extra night........blisters, vasculitis and sore knees. With rest and repose I will be off again tomorrow.


MA

Hola, Maya
That's a very good news that new albergue has opened. Although it would be a bit too much for me to walk from Tres Cantos to Mataelpino which would make about 35kms in one day. Where did you start this stage to Mataelpino? In Colmenar Viejo? If so that's very doable 23kms.
It's good for you that you pushed on because tomorrow it will be short stretch to Cercedilla (app.13kms) before longer one across Guadarrama to Segovia.
Have a nice day!

Ultreia!

 

[Maya Amanecer 2015]

Hola, Maya
That's a very good news that new albergue has opened. Although it would be a bit too much for me to walk from Tres Cantos to Mataelpino which would make about 35kms in one day. Where did you start this stage to Mataelpino? In Colmenar Viejo? If so that's very doable 23kms.
It's good for you that you pushed on because tomorrow it will be short stretch to Cercedilla (app.13kms) before longer one across Guadarrama to Segovia.
Have a nice day!

Ultreia!

Yes, K1! I started from Colmenar Viejo yesterday and covered 23km. And since my knee is not so happy, it will be nice to only cover the 13 km to Cercadilla tomorrow and probably on to Valsain the next day......si Dios quiere!

Maya Amanecer

 

[peregrina2000]

That is great news, I remember that there was a kind of fancy spa-hotel in Mataelpino where we got some coffee, but that seems to have closed. Hoping that the day's rest has worked its magic for you.

Buen camino Maya Amanacer, hope you have good weather for the walk over Fonfria pass! Keep us posted on how it is going when you have time.

 

[Maya Amanecer 2015]

That is great news, I remember that there was a kind of fancy spa-hotel in Mataelpino where we got some coffee, but that seems to have closed. Hoping that the day's rest has worked its magic for you.

Buen camino Maya Amanacer, hope you have good weather for the walk over Fonfria pass! Keep us posted on how it is going when you have time.

Thanks for your kind wishes. And the Albergue is a real beauty!

MA

 

[Maya Amanecer 2015]

Thanks for your kind wishes. And the Albergue is a real beauty!

MA

 

[Anniesantiago]

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Wow! It looks nice!