La Perla Negra

Helena made us so welcome from the minute we arrived and we were soon sitting round the table drinking a cold glass of water and meeting the other pilgrims. We had a room with 2 beds and a fantastic view. The beds were comfortable and we had a peaceful nights sleep. The albergue was full and we enjoyed a wonderful communal meal cooked by Helena’s sister. We left a little late so we could eat breakfast in the local bar and we ate like kings, it was worth the wait. Please think about staying off stage to stay in special places like this.

We arrived during a ferocious heat wave, but Elena did everything she could to make us comfortable. We happened to be the only pilgrims there, so she had us sit in the terrace, and sprayed it down so that it was cooler. The room was hot, but with such beastly weather, there was nothing to be done. Dinner was delicious, and she even got ice cream cake for my husband's birthday. Lots of great conversation, too. The building is over 400 years old, which is pretty awesome. Would definitely recommend!

We had a super nice stay at this Albergue. Very nice host (Helena), that really do a lot to may your stay nice. Great dinner.
Will like to come back to this place 💫.
Ole 🇩🇰

It is very difficult to describe this place in words. You just have to stay here and feel the profound warmth, genuine caring, true passion, and love displayed by Helena. The place also has a unique energy that you feel the moment you enter and are welcomed by Helena. The dinner was very healthy and delicious. I highly recommend staying here and meeting Helena.

Helena was a beautiful host and treats her pilgrims as family. Bedding and showers were simple and clean, the pilgrim dinner was lovely. Would stay again for the homely feels

This was my favourite stay during my two tweek camino. Since there are only nine beds available, the experience was much more personal and intimate than in other albergues. In the evening Elena and her sister cooked a wonderfull meal for us (also the best I’ve had so far). There were only five other guest that evening, with whom I had lovely conversations during dinner and at breakfast. The atmosphere was very authentic and Elena made everyone feel so welcome. So it really depends on what you are looking for, but if this type of experience sounds like something you would enjoy, then Elenas home is the right place to go <3

Helena is a wonderful hostess. There were only three of us staying. Plenty of room to move around. Comfortable old home. Very quiet. Lovely and delicious homemade dinner! I had terrible blisters and very sore feet and Helena made me a foot bath to soak my feet in. It was amazing and helped so much. Best stay so far !!

The host is passionate about the Camino life and is a beautiful person! The accommodations have an artistic spin, super cool place!

This is well worth adapting your Camino for a stop. The host is lovely and couldn’t be more accommodating.
The food is amazing.
A great ambience. So glad we stopped. The local bar is also worth a visit

Helena is the best host and I amazing person, how she took my in her arms and made my feel better. I had so much back pain. It’s a beautiful hostel, The food was made by love and everything she does for other is just so nice she is La Perla negra 😘🥰 Thank you Helena after your stay I walked every day to the end 🙏

I am writting this post a year later, since last year I did’t use this app.
This place and Helena are one of the most special place I was. Simple but so warm, full of love. No bunk beds. You have a plenty of space aroun your bed. Dinner was great.
I had luck to meet a local bask artist who talked about bask culture and sang some songs.
It is a realy special place. If you’re looking for some place filled with love, don’t miss it❤️

We had a wonderful stay at the Perla Negra. The house is beautiful and we felt instantly at home and welcome. The host is very warm and friendly. We had a homemade dinner there as well and it was like a meal we would cook at home. Simple, vegetarian, healthy and plenty. Breakfast was also tasty, some things are even organic. Up in the dorm it was a little bit cold but with our sleeping bag we had a good night. Gread atmosphere, would stay there again.

One of the most expensive places I’ve stayed at, with a VERY average experience. The cheapest dinner, veg stew and beans (for healthy lifestyle… whist owner smokes out the back…) owner is clearly in it for the money and takes advantage.

It’s ok, if needing a stop and happy to pay the cost of convenience.

Helena opens her home to pilgrims and makes us feel welcome. Facilities are clean and beds are set up with plenty of space to spread out. No bunk beds! Dinner was plentiful and Helena rings you off with a little tinkle bell as you set off the next morning. This place was delightful!

Lovely, small albergue off stage. There’s an albergue cat named Gordito. Helena is a fantastic, caring host. The vegetarian pilgrims meal was superb! Lovely to sit down with pilgrims from all over the world in this intimate setting. Thank you Denise from Texas USA

We loved this place, so kind host and clean shets. If you are vegan it is super! And it is super if you are not too.

Eleanor and David were kind hosts, but it was freezing until the heating got going sat and had dinner in our coats.

Salad and Ratatouille very nice.

Single beds a bonus

I loved staying at La Paerla Negra. Elena was warm and welcoming. The sleeping area was comfortable and charming. The vegetarian food was delicious. Also enjoyed visiting with her volunteer, David.

I would like to make a reservation for April 26 for one night.

Once the door is opened by Helena, you gonna feel the aura of her and the place. It was an amazing experience to stay there. I felt like coming home.
What a lovely difference to all the places which I have been before.
Thank you for your hospitality and your warmth Helena,
Mike