Villar de Mazarife

Private hostel (50, 10€) Albergue San Antonio de Pádua, on the Camino on the right just before the village. Laundry facilities. Evening meal. Breakfast. Modern facilities. Tel 987 390 192 Open 11:30
Private Hostel (50, 7€) Albergue de Jesús, to the left at the start of the village. Kitchen, laundry facilities. Café / restaurant. Small swimming pool (complete with Viking ship!) Mattresses on the balcony overlooking the courtyard provide extra places in summer. Noisy bar, especially at weekends. Tel 987 390 697
Private Hostel (22, 9€, March to December) Albergue Tio Pepe, left of the Camino near the church. Café / restaurant. Warm welcome. Website www.alberguetiopepe.es Tel 987 390 517

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