Seafront hostel in Salinas, with shared dormitories and private bathrooms, a garden, terrace and nearby beaches for enjoying the coast and outdoor activities.
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El Pez Escorpion is a hostel in Salinas, opposite El Espartal Beach, with a garden, terrace and shared dormitories with private bathrooms. Its accommodation consists of beds in mixed dormitories for eight or ten people, all with bunk beds; it suits travellers who prioritise the coast, outdoor activities and places to relax. The rooms have private showers, and some offer views; the eight-bed dormitory covers 30 m² and one ten-bed option covers 20 m². WiFi is free in the common areas, and the shared lounge has a TV area.
The hostel also offers water sports facilities, as well as opportunities for hiking and joining cycling or walking tours. El Dólar Beach is 1.4 km away, Arnao Beach is 2 km away, and Salinas railway station is 750 m away; Asturias Airport is 5 km away. The kitchen is not open to guests.
El Pez Escorpion offers beds in mixed dormitories for eight or ten people, an option for those who prefer to share their accommodation. All three options have a private bathroom with a shower; two are ten-bed dormitories and the third is an eight-bed dormitory. One of the ten-bed options covers 20 m², while the eight-bed dormitory covers 30 m² and offers views. All the beds described are bunk beds, with a maximum capacity of one person per bed.
The categories differ mainly in dormitory size and views. Sleeping areas have wooden or parquet flooring, bed linen, heating, a wardrobe, coat rack, clothes airer and socket near the bed. This lets you choose between two dormitory capacities and weigh up the available space alongside the features of each option.
At 20 m², this ten-bed mixed dormitory combines views with a private bathroom and shower. The individual bed is in a bunk bed, and the room has wooden or parquet flooring, bed linen and a socket near the bed. This is the ten-bed option with a defined floor area and views.
At 30 m², this eight-bed mixed dormitory offers more space than the 20 m² ten-bed option. The room has views and a private bathroom with a shower; the individual bed is in a bunk bed. Wooden or parquet flooring, heating and a clothes airer complete its features.
This ten-person option is in a mixed dormitory, with each individual bed arranged in a bunk bed. It has a private bathroom with a shower, giving you your own washing space within shared accommodation. Its capacity distinguishes it from the eight-bed option.
The hostel has outdoor spaces and areas where you can relax between trips to the coast. It has outdoor furniture, a terrace and a garden, as well as a shared lounge with a TV area; free WiFi is available in the common areas. The accommodation also offers water sports facilities, and you can join cycling or walking tours or go hiking nearby.
The rooms are non-smoking and have heating. All have a private bathroom, toilet and shower. The dormitories have bed linen, a wardrobe, coat rack, clothes airer and socket near the bed, as well as wooden or parquet flooring. Board games and puzzles provide more ways to spend your downtime.
El Pez Escorpion is in Salinas, in the municipality of Castrillón, opposite El Espartal Beach, 150 m away. The coastline shapes the surroundings, with beaches and walking routes close to the town centre. Las Conchas restaurant is 100 m away; Montse is 550 m away. Deva Park is 510 m away, and the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen is also 550 m away. These nearby landmarks make it easy to walk between the coast and the town.
Salinas railway station is 750 m away and San Juan de Nieva is 2.2 km away; Asturias Airport is 5 km away. The Interpretation Centre of the Monastery of La Merced is 660 m away, and the Interpretation Centre of Gauzón Castle is 690 m away. The Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum, next to the Philippe Cousteau Monument, is 1.1 km away. Further on, the Arnao Mine Museum is 2.4 km away. You can combine cultural visits with trips around Salinas.
The coast offers several places to walk and spend the day by the sea: Cuerno Beach is 1.2 km away, El Dólar Beach is 1.4 km away and Arnao Beach is 2 km away. Arañón Beach is 2.3 km away. In the warmer months, you can spend time on the beaches and explore different stretches of coastline; outside the swimming season, walks and hiking offer more outdoor options. The hostel also offers water sports, hiking and cycling or walking tours.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff and WiFi, with cleanliness also viewed favourably. Comfort and value for money receive more moderate ratings, while proximity to the coast is among the most highly rated aspects.
The price of a night at El Pez Escorpion varies depending on the season, availability and type of bed. Check the updated rate for your dates.
El Pez Escorpion is at Avenida Marola, 1 Castrillón, 33405 Salinas. Asturias Airport is 5 km away. Salinas railway station is 750 m away; San Juan de Nieva is 2.2 km away. From Salinas station, you can walk the last part of the journey. The hostel has no parking, so if you are travelling by car, you will need to find somewhere to park nearby.
El Pez Escorpion is opposite El Espartal Beach, 150 m away. El Dólar Beach is 1.4 km away and Arnao Beach is 2 km away. Deva Park is 510 m away; the Gauzón Castle Interpretation Centre is 690 m away, and the Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum is 1.1 km away. You can combine the beach, walks and cultural visits in the surrounding area.
El Pez Escorpion offers beds in mixed dormitories for eight or ten people. The options include bunk beds and a private bathroom with a shower; the eight-bed dormitory covers 30 m² and has views, while one ten-bed option measures 20 m² and also has views.
Yes, El Pez Escorpion offers free WiFi in the common areas, as well as a shared lounge with a TV area where you can relax.
No, the kitchen at El Pez Escorpion is not available to guests; you cannot use it to cook or prepare meals.
El Pez Escorpion welcomes guests between 16:00 and 20:00. Check-out is available from 7:00 and must be completed before 12:00.