The Albergue Sierra Norte, located at Av. del Villar, 48, Manjirón (Madrid), is the accommodation for two of our summer camps: the Madrid Multi-Adventure Camp (in Spanish) and the Sierra Madrid English Camp (100% English immersion). This is the complete profile of the facility, its services and its surroundings.
Location and surroundings
The hostel is situated in the village of Manjirón, in the heart of the Sierra Norte de Madrid. It is a 20,000 square-metre wooded and fenced estate, renovated in 2013, close to the local health centre and hospital. The village’s municipal swimming pool is 200 metres from the hostel, and a short distance away are the natural swimming pools of the Río Sequillo and the Atazar Reservoir.
Rooms and common areas
Cabins and dormitories
- Wooden cabins with bunk beds.
- Rooms of 6 to 12 places.
- Non-mixed, separated by gender and grouped by age.
- Shared bathrooms separated by gender, with individual showers.
Dining room and kitchen
- Dining room with capacity for 120 people.
- In-house kitchen within the hostel.
- 4 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner).
- Home-cooked food with fresh produce.
- Menus adapted to allergies and intolerances.
Activity facilities
Climbing wall
A dedicated structure within the hostel for climbing with harness and helmet, led by qualified activity leaders.
Zip line
An in-house zip line integrated into the multi-adventure area of the grounds — one of the most popular activities every session.
Archery
A dedicated area with all safety protocols in place for group archery sessions.
Football pitch
An outdoor space within the hostel for team games and sports activities.
Stage
A dedicated space for the evening programmes and themed shows that close each day.
Swimming pool 200 m away
Manjirón’s municipal swimming pool is 200 metres from the hostel. It is visited almost every day during the camp.
Two camps in the same hostel
The Albergue Sierra Norte hosts two different camps throughout the summer that share facilities but have different languages and approaches:
Madrid Multi-Adventure Camp
- In Spanish.
- Ages: 6 to 17.
- 1st Fortnight: 1–14 July · 698 €.
- 2nd Fortnight: 16–29 July · 678 €.
- Multi-adventure, excursions, workshops and evening activities.
Sierra Madrid English Camp
- 100% English immersion.
- Ages: 6 to 17.
- 1st Fortnight: 1–14 July · 798 €.
- 2nd Fortnight: 16–29 July · 768 €.
- 3rd Session (10 days): 1–10 August · 598 €.
- Activity leaders with C1 level or above, bilingual or native speakers.
Nearby surroundings
Sierra Norte de Madrid
The hostel is set in one of the best-preserved areas of the Community of Madrid, with a network of trails and excursion options a short distance away.
Río Sequillo
The natural swimming pools of the Río Sequillo, one of Madrid’s largest natural bathing areas, are an excursion destination during the camp.
Atazar Reservoir
An excursion to one of the most iconic reservoirs in the Sierra Norte, a regular part of the camp programme.
Municipal swimming pool
200 metres from the hostel. Visited almost daily for group swimming and games.
Medical support and communication
Health and safety
- Close to the local health centre and hospital.
- First-aid kit on site.
- Insurance assistance service included.
- Own vehicle for transfers if necessary.
Families
- SMS confirmation of safe arrival at the hostel.
- Daily social media diary with photos and a summary of each day.
- Mobile phone collected on arrival and returned every 3–4 days for calls home.
- Recommended pocket money: 20–30 €.
Frequently asked questions about the hostel
Where exactly is the Albergue Sierra Norte?
At Av. del Villar, 48, Manjirón (Madrid), in the heart of the Sierra Norte de Madrid. Travel to the camp from Madrid is by coach with stops at Civitas Metropolitano and Las Rozas (Navalcarbón).
How big is the estate?
20,000 square metres of wooded and fenced grounds. The facility was renovated in 2013 and is fully adapted for communal living and large-group activities.
What are the cabins like?
Wooden cabins with bunk beds, in rooms of 6 to 12 places, non-mixed and grouped by age. Bathrooms are shared but separated by gender, with individual showers.
What activities can be done within the hostel itself?
Within the grounds you can do climbing (climbing wall), zip lining, archery, games on the football pitch and evening programmes on the stage, as well as workshops and activities in the green areas.
Why are two different camps run in the same hostel?
The Albergue Sierra Norte hosts both the Madrid Multi-Adventure Camp, in Spanish, and the Sierra Madrid English Camp, with 100% English immersion and activity leaders at C1 level or above. The facilities are the same; what changes is the language of instruction and the programme’s focus.
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