The accommodation at a summer camp defines a large part of the experience. Sleeping in a wooden cabin, in a tent or in a tipi under the open sky are three very different things. This is the complete guide to the types of accommodation in the Natuaventura catalogue, with verifiable data for each one.
The three accommodation types in the catalogue
Hostel / cabin
Solid structure with bunk beds and gender-separated shared bathrooms with individual showers. It is the most standard option and the one used by Madrid, Sierra Madrid English, Cuenca, Santander Surf 10 Days, Santander Surf Fortnight and Finca Daroca.
Tent
Open-air camping in wooded, lit and well-appointed areas. Non-mixed tents of 3–4 places with gender-separated bathroom blocks. This is the accommodation for Gredos Multi-Adventure and Navarredonda.
Tipi
The most distinctive option: iconic tipis of 4–5 places with bunk beds. This is the hallmark of the Navatormes English Camp in Navarredonda de Gredos.
Accommodation by camp
| Camp | Type | Capacity per room |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid Multi-Adventure | Wooden cabin | 6–12 places |
| Sierra Madrid English Camp | Wooden cabin | 6–12 places |
| Cuenca Multi-Adventure | Cabin / hostel | 6–12 places |
| Gredos Multi-Adventure | Tent | 3–4 places |
| Navarredonda | Tent | 3–4 places |
| Navatormes English Camp | Tipi | 4–5 places |
| Santander Surf 10 Days | Albergue Montecorona | 6–12 places |
| Santander Surf Fortnight | Albergue Montecorona | 6–12 places |
| Finca Daroca | Modern hostel | 6–12 places |
What all accommodations have in common
Natuaventura standards
- Non-mixed in rooms, tents and tipis.
- Gender-separated bathrooms with individual showers.
- In-house kitchen at every facility, 4 meals a day.
- Covered dining area and, at many destinations, also outdoor.
- Menus adapted to allergies and intolerances.
What differs between them
- Feel: solid cabin vs. open-air camping.
- Group size per room (3–4 in a tent, 6–12 in a hostel).
- Night-time temperature: tents and tipis feel noticeably cooler.
- Surroundings (hostel climbing wall, natural river swimming pools).
Tent or hostel for a first camp?
If it is the first time away from home, a hostel is usually a gentler transition. If the child has prior camping experience (family or school trips) or has an adventurous spirit, tents and tipis offer a more memorable experience.
Frequently asked questions about accommodation
Are the rooms, tents or tipis mixed?
No. In all Natuaventura accommodation, sleeping areas are non-mixed, with gender-separated bathrooms and individual showers.
Does it get cold in the tents and tipis at night?
In the Sierra de Gredos it can get cool even in July. The organisation specifies the sleeping bag and appropriate kit in the packing list so that rest is comfortable.
What is the activity leader to participant ratio?
1 activity leader per 8 participants, in groups of a maximum of 40–50 campers organised by age.
How do calls and mobile phones work?
Mobile phones are permitted but collected on arrival and returned for calls home every 3–4 days. The team also publishes a daily social media diary so families can follow day-to-day life.
How many meals are there and what is the catering like?
Four meals a day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner), with in-house cooking at the facility, home-cooked food and menus adapted to allergies and intolerances.
Is pocket money needed?
We recommend between 20 and 30 euros per participant for occasional expenses (shops on excursions, souvenirs, etc.). The money is kept by the activity leaders.
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