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Goina Hostel, in San Cebrián de Mudá
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The Goina hostel is the former rectory of San Cebrián de Mudá, a village in the Montaña Palentina about twenty minutes by car from Aguilar de Campoo, renovated to sleep 30 people. It is run by the same project as the European bison reserve and the village's stargazing viewpoint, and is booked through them: it is the way to spend the night next to the bison rather than twenty kilometres away.
The house: kitchen, dining room and four bathrooms
Inside there are 30 beds, a kitchen, a sitting room and dining room with television, four toilets, heating and hot water. The website does not detail how the beds are divided or whether you need to bring sheets or a sleeping bag, nor does it publish prices: all of that is asked when booking. With the kitchen you can make your own meals: bring your shopping from Aguilar or Cervera.
By size and the way it is set up, it suits groups: families travelling together, groups of friends, mountain clubs or school groups coming to the reserve.
The bison, at the door
The European bison reserve is in the same village. The visit lasts about two hours and is always guided, on foot, by e-bike, by four-wheel drive or in a horse-drawn carriage, and in winter also with snowshoes. On foot it costs €10.50; €5 for ages 3 to 7 and €9.50 for over-67s. In winter it is open at weekends and on public holidays, with the last departure at 12:30. Sleeping at Goina you can join the first slot without a road ahead of you.
Telescopes in a former coal loading bay
The other reason to stay the night is the stargazing viewpoint, a 1956 coal loading bay converted into an observatory, with a dome, 12- and 8-inch telescopes and high-magnification binoculars. The visits are at night, with a tour of the building, projections and telescope observation, and are booked in advance for groups: €15 per person for 10 to 14 people and €10 for 15 to 20. The visit includes entry to a mine, a reminder of the valley's mining past.
How to book
By phone, on 979 605 823 or 666 229 574, or by email to [email protected] or [email protected]. If you are going to combine hostel, bison and observatory, ask for it all in the same call.
For a meal on a day of walking, the Valentín restaurant in Aguilar is the nearest table among our listings.
Practical details
- Phone
- +34 979 605 823
- [email protected]
- Capacity
- 30
Facilities
- Kitchen
- Heating
Tips
- A group for the observatory The visits to the stargazing viewpoint are organised for groups: if there are only a few of you, ask whether you can join another.
- New moon With a full moon you see planets and the Moon; with a new moon, galaxies and nebulae. Choose the date according to what you want to see.
- Warm clothes at night The observation is at night and in the mountains: bring warm clothing even in summer.
Frequently asked questions
How many beds does the hostel have?
30, with kitchen, dining room and four shared toilets.
Do I need to bring sheets?
The website doesn't say; ask when booking.
Is it far from the bison reserve?
No, it is in the same village, San Cebrián de Mudá.
How long does it take from Aguilar de Campoo?
About twenty minutes by car.
How much does the visit to the bison cost?
€10.50 on foot per adult, €5 for ages 3 to 7 and €9.50 for over-67s.
By carAs a family