The municipal pilgrim hostel in Portugalete will reopen its doors next Monday, until September 30, for all individuals walking the Camino de Santiago. The town of Portugalete marks the end of the Bilbao-Portugalete stage (20.5 kilometers) and the beginning of the ninth stage towards Castro Urdiales (approximately 27 kilometers).

The facilities offer 36 beds, twelve of which are new double bunk beds. Its opening coincides with the peak months of visitor numbers, when Portugalete becomes a meeting point for people of multiple nationalities who find the town an ideal place to rest and discover its rich heritage, culture, and gastronomy.

It is noteworthy that during the past year, there were 2,348 overnight stays at this hostel. The majority (67.5%) were from abroad, hailing from countries such as France, Germany, Italy, and the United States, although visitors arrived from all continents. At least 31.2% were from other parts of Spain, with notable numbers from Catalonia, Madrid, and the Valencian Community; and 1.1% were from the Basque Country itself.