Campamento Pio XI
Campamento Pío XI is a children's summer camp located in El Manantial, Poyatos, within Spain's Serranía de Cuenca mountain region near Cuenca. Operating for over 50 years, it accommodates children aged 8-17 in tent groups (up to 8 per tent) organized by age, with 15-20 campers per activity group. The facility features a 240 m² main lodge with dining hall for 200 people, dedicated medical clinic, bathrooms with 14 toilets and showers, sports courts, and diverse recreational activities. The camp emphasizes outdoor education, team sports, hiking excursions, and creative activities in a digital-free, screen-free environment. (via official site)
- medical clinic
- dining hall
- kitchen
- showers
- toilets
- basketball court
- futsal court
- football field
- rock climbing wall
- swimming area
- ping-pong
- foosball
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Campamento Pio XI’s official website (EUR).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| First child — Non-numerous families | EUR 290 |
| Second child — Non-numerous families | EUR 280 |
| One child — Numerous families | EUR 280 |
| Two children — Numerous families, per child | EUR 275 |
| Three children — Numerous families, per child | EUR 265 |
| Four or more children — Numerous families, per child | EUR 255 |
| Manual (handbook) — Available on-site | EUR 3 |
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🏞️ Attractions
🛒 Amenities & services
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
- Restaurante Jardín Río Cuervo
- Bar La Cueva
➕ Medical
- Farmacia González Escobar
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
- Fuentes
- fuente del collado del Sarracín
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Sports
- Frontón
- Swimming pool
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Good to know
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How do I register my child?
Fill out the online application form (solicitud) on the website and make payment once the registration is accepted.
What should my child bring to camp?
Summer clothing for daytime, long pants and fleece for mountain nights, two pairs of sports shoes, water shoes, sleeping bag, health insurance card photocopy, DNI photocopy, and vaccination record copy. Electronics (phones, tablets) are not recommended. About 15€ for older campers' excursions is optional.
Are mobile phones allowed?
No, mobile phones are prohibited to maintain group engagement and prevent damage.
How are children grouped at camp?
Groups are organized by age with 15-20 campers per group and 2-3 monitors. Tents accommodate up to eight children.
What is included in the registration fee?
The fee includes accommodation, meals, activities, sports facilities use, and bus transportation from Madrid. A t-shirt is also included.
Who runs Campamento Pio XI?
Campamento Pio XI is operated by Católicos en Acción.
When is Campamento Pio XI open?
Campamento Pio XI is open Summer (2026 session confirmed).
What languages are spoken at Campamento Pio XI?
Staff at Campamento Pio XI speak Spanish.
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