A small private albergue in Pendueles, open most of the year and exclusive to pilgrims, offering dormitory and private room options above the Castiellu bar, with meals available and free bicycle storage.
Pendueles is a small coastal village in the Llanes municipality of Asturias, sitting along the Camino de Santiago's northern coastal route. The albergue here occupies the upper floor of the Castiellu bar, making it one of those practical, unfussy stops that long-distance walkers tend to appreciate after a full day on the trail.
Run by Araceli Martínez since 2013, this is a private hostel open exclusively to pilgrims. It has a modest capacity of around nine beds split between shared dormitories and private rooms, so it maintains a quieter, more personal atmosphere than larger municipal albergues. The option to book ahead is worth using, particularly in peak season given how few beds are available.
The location above a working bar is a convenience rather than a drawback. Dinner and breakfast are available at an additional cost, and having food and drink immediately downstairs removes the usual end-of-day scramble for a restaurant in a small village. A washer and dryer are on site, and bicycle storage is free, useful for those doing the route by bike.
Pendueles itself sits close to the coast and offers easy access to the limestone cliffs and beaches characteristic of eastern Asturias. The village is quiet, which after a long day walking the Camino del Norte is often exactly what pilgrims are after. The albergue closes between early November and the end of December, so walkers planning a late-season journey should plan accordingly.
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