Spain. Alternative Accommodation

MikeP said:

Lots of people ask about hotels in Spain before heading off.

As is often pointed out, Hostals are an alternative. Basically they are like hotels but don't have a restaurant so meals have to be taken in cafe's and these are usually nearby as well as cheap.

Look for a blue letter H sign.

Having done a bit of camping in Spain, there is an alternative to camping and hotels/hostals.

Most Spanish campsites have chalets that sleep four. All you need is your own bedding (sleeping bag).

I've been using this website for a few years to find campsites in Spain.....

http://www.fedcamping.com/

If the site has chalets it will be in the facilities list.

It may be worth packing a sleeping bag even if you do not intend camping and trying campsites for chalets in the areas you intend stopping.

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Robin said:

What's the difference between a hostal and a fonda?

We found one in Calatayud for 8 euros a night each (four of us sharing two rooms).

There was no evidence of wildlife in the rooms, although the decor was interesting and from the karzi you could see out to the street.

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