Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Dear Visitor! We are glad you are here!
Below, you’ll find answers to the most common questions. Hopefully, these will help you plan your visit. If you need more information, please contact us!
Search for “Camino Art House” on Google Maps. Our location is in Vega de San Mateo, Gran Canaria, Spain.
Google provides excellent directions and bus timetables. Therefore, following their guidance is highly recommended. For more detailed help with photos and drawings,please read this article here.
Volunteering forms a core part of our project. Our goal is creating win-win-win situations: benefits for Camino, volunteers, and the world.
Interested in joining us?please read this article and follow the steps how to apply. Thank you very much for your interest!
We have a fair price system. We know our facilities are basic. Moreover, we promote simple living.
Our prices are slightly higher in winter (November to April). The price range is between €12 and €50. This depends on whether you choose a shared or private room. It also depends on whether it’s in the house or on the land.
During events, prices may increase by approximately 10%. If you want to stay with us, please contact us!
In winter, we can discuss long-term discounted prices only for tents. During the summer, we are happy to offer special prices for all our rooms.
Our Food Project
We have a nice food project that are organized by the volunteers. The project offers vegan (sometimes with vegetarian options) dinner and breakfast for our guests for donation.
There is a minimum price for your contribution, but you are welcome to give more if you liked the food 🙂 To know more about this project please read this article.
Kitchen Use
We do have a kitchen that is available to use. However, we kindly ask you not to use the kitchen between 6-8 pm because we are preparing dinner for mostly everyone in the house, and the kitchen is small.
Main Building
Our main building is small, which creates a very special vibe because we spend a lot of time together. Sometimes it even feels like dancing—especially in the kitchen!
Bathrooms & Showers
- Main bathroom: hot shower and standard English toilet. We recycle sink water by using it for flushing.
- Additional tiny shower: hot water available.
Outdoor Facilities
- Four dry toilets on the property (two in the spa, one at the campsite, one in the front garden) – please use them, we clean them daily.
- Two outdoor cold-water showers in the spa. Showering here is a delight: warm air, sun on your skin, and you also water our small spa garden.
Kitchen & Food Storage
- Feel free to use the kitchen, but space is limited.
- The hostel serves tasty vegan dinners daily. If you want to join, please avoid large grocery shopping before arrival.
- Coffee, tea, and spices are available—please respect the food supplies for volunteer-cooked family dinners.
Vega de San Mateo offers a few things: there is a swimming pool in town, just beside the library. Many restaurants and bars. Large supermarkets.
The town hosts a wonderful farmer’s market on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with special programs on Sundays starting from about 11am until 2pm.
Eco Huerta
You can find Eco Huerta at our neighbourhood, only 1km from Camino. It is an eco garden where you can buy vegies, and participate in different food-related programs.
Yes! You can start your hikes right from our gate. There are many possibilities from 40 min to 4 hours.
The most popular hike from Vega de San Mateo is to climb up to Pico de Las Nieves and back. It is about 23 km and people like to do it on one day.
Yes, we have a camp site, we offer Camino tents for one or two people with matts, beddings and pillows.
You can also arrive with your own tent, in this case we don’t provide matts, beddings or pillows – you need to bring your own.
Eco Features
- Dry toilets and stone water filter
- Bucket flushing in bathroom and outdoor showers
Natural Setting
- Dramatic valley, caves, and hidden spots
- Cozy camp sites
Animals & Atmosphere
- Friendly dogs and cute cats on the property
- Creative, artistic vibe
Programs & Lifestyle
- Unplugged Mondays and morning noble silence
- Art workshops, residencies, camps, and festivals
Simple Living
Weak Wi-Fi and nightly vegan family dinners
