LIVE from the Camino New donativo in Pamplona is open: Betania

[Becky 59]

I just started today volunteering at Betania, a wonderful small Donativo at the far end of Pamplona old town. It just opened last summer; all bunk beds (no mats!), usually 14 beds but in a pinch can expand to 18, and with plans to expand in the future, depending on income and grants. Father Cesar (aka Father Cuco) oversees the albergue, and after our communal dinner brings interested pilgrims into the church which is sparsely lit, for meditation, music and reflection. We also provide basic breakfast (although we would like to add a boiled egg for each pilgrim). So far this place looks awesome: refurbished 16th century building with old heavy beams in the ceilings. I’ll post in this thread with updates; tonight is garbanzo beans and pork cutlets (the departing hospitaleros left us 2 kg of pork and I usually cook vegetarian meals!)

 

[DoughnutANZ]

I stayed here last year and it was a really nice albergue.

I walked up from the railway station, easy to find and handy to the old town.

 

[J Willhaus]

I just started today volunteering at Betania, a wonderful small Donativo at the far end of Pamplona old town. It just opened last summer; all bunk beds (no mats!), usually 14 beds but in a pinch can expand to 18, and with plans to expand in the future, depending on income and grants. Father Cesar (aka Father Cuco) oversees the albergue, and after our communal dinner brings interested pilgrims into the church which is sparsely lit, for meditation, music and reflection. We also provide basic breakfast (although we would like to add a boiled egg for each pilgrim). So far this place looks awesome: refurbished 16th century building with old heavy beams in the ceilings. I’ll post in this thread with updates; tonight is garbanzo beans and pork cutlets (the departing hospitaleros left us 2 kg of pork and I usually cook vegetarian meals!)

Glad to hear you are continuing your volunteer service. I usually cut up the pork and make pork, apples, and onions cooked in red wine and cinnamon. Makes the pork stretch further and just add more apples and onions to stretch it. Good with bread. Leave out the pork for vegetarians or vegans and serve with some homemade hummus and a green salad. Almost never any leftovers.

Is Betania using HosVol for volunteers?

 

[Becky 59]

Glad to hear you are continuing your volunteer service. I usually cut up the pork and make pork, apples, and onions cooked in red wine and cinnamon. Makes the pork stretch further and just add more apples and onions to stretch it. Good with bread. Leave out the pork for vegetarians or vegans and serve with some homemade hummus and a green salad. Almost never any leftovers.

Is Betania using HosVol for volunteers?

Yes, through Hosvol and Manuel.

 

[justgiuli]

I just started today volunteering at Betania, a wonderful small Donativo at the far end of Pamplona old town. It just opened last summer; all bunk beds (no mats!), usually 14 beds but in a pinch can expand to 18, and with plans to expand in the future, depending on income and grants. Father Cesar (aka Father Cuco) oversees the albergue, and after our communal dinner brings interested pilgrims into the church which is sparsely lit, for meditation, music and reflection. We also provide basic breakfast (although we would like to add a boiled egg for each pilgrim). So far this place looks awesome: refurbished 16th century building with old heavy beams in the ceilings. I’ll post in this thread with updates; tonight is garbanzo beans and pork cutlets (the departing hospitaleros left us 2 kg of pork and I usually cook vegetarian meals!)

 

[justgiuli]

Hi Becky, I will be there in 2 days, so thinking to come by. Is not possible to reserve, right?

Best

 

[lt56ny]

Hi Becky, I will be there in 2 days, so thinking to come by. Is not possible to reserve, right?

Best

I just started today volunteering at Betania, a wonderful small Donativo at the far end of Pamplona old town.

According to Gronze.com and as is the case with I think all donativos, no reservations are accepted.
The people who have posted reviews on Gronze all second what @Becky 59 has said"

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[Ken & Liz]

Glad to hear you are continuing your volunteer service. I usually cut up the pork and make pork, apples, and onions cooked in red wine and cinnamon. Makes the pork stretch further and just add more apples and onions to stretch it. Good with bread. Leave out the pork for vegetarians or vegans and serve with some homemade hummus and a green salad. Almost never any leftovers.

Is Betania using HosVol for volunteers?

 

[Leemac40]

I stayed here last year, first ever experience in a donation, what a first time! They were fantastic enough to allow me to stay a second night die to terribly blistered feet which allowed me to rest enough to continue my Camino to Burgos. Wonderful experience, thanks to pepper and Shokko who were the hospitalarios at the time

 

[FrancineM]

Hi Becky, I will be there in 2 days, so thinking to come by. Is not possible to reserve, right?

Best

No but it is very slow here. This is the ither hospitalera. We had 2 pilgrims last night. Five the night before. We can fit up to 18.

 

[J Willhaus]

No but it is very slow here. This is the ither hospitalera. We had 2 pilgrims last night. Five the night before. We can fit up to 18.

They don't know you are there yet! Word will get around.

 

[Becky 59]

Hi Becky, I will be there in 2 days, so thinking to come by. Is not possible to reserve, right?

Best

No reservations but we have had plenty of open beds every night since we are new. See you tomorrow!

 

[FrancineM]

They don't know you are there yet! Word will get around.

This is Betania’s 2nd year. This month there has been a steady trickle and sometimes up to 15 pilgrims in an evening so … we wait and welcome. Many want to book ahead.