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  1. A

    Cost to Mail luggage

    Hi all I start from Irun on 6 June and plan to send my main luggage on to Casa Ivan for collection at the end. I’m guessing my case will be around 15 kg. Has anyone any idea of the Correos cost to send it to Casa Ivan? I could use the Correos pilgrims system but prefer to have more flexibility...
  2. Brightmore

    Recent DVT, Camino Frances and reliable way to transport baggage/medication

    Hello everyone, I am disappointed to report I was recently diagnosed with a DVT in my left leg and it has thrown my planned camino in early June into total disaray. Whilst I know I have a genetic disposition to clotting, it seems my long hours sitting poorly during my office job is chief...
  3. B

    can we transfer bags to hotels

    we are excited about our pending 1st camino. we know there are bag transfers between Albergues. is bag transfer service also available from hotels or casa rurals? thanks
  4. N

    Baggage Transfer from SJPDP to Roncesvalles

    Hi, I will be travelling independently from SJPD to Santiago in early April. I want to use Correos to transfer my bag however it appears they only transfer from Roncesvalles. Please can anyone give a suggestion on how to get my bag from SJPDP to Roncesvalles on day one. Many thanks. Nicola.
  5. hikerat1

    Security of Luggage with transport companies

    I have seen on U-tube that you must be wary of the luggage/pack transport companies moving your luggage around. They reported thefts from the luggage and packs and warn people not to keep valuables in them like money passports, and electronics, (Which makes sense to a degree). They also mention...
  6. A

    Ryanair Baggage Requirements

    I have just been trying to book a Ryanair fare from Santiago and I have to choose a luggage option. I was wanting to put my 37 litre backpack in the overhead lockers, but there is a size restriction of 55x40x20. Unfortunately there also seems to be a restriction to checked baggage size (also...
  7. Brendajoycie

    Luggage transfer for Paris to SDC

    Hello. I’m starting out from St Jean PDP on April 12 - flying in to Paris from Australia. I would like to have a suitcase transferred from Paris to Santiago De Compostella. does anyone have some advice about whether this is possible and the most economical way. I don’t need the luggage during...
  8. A

    Advice on baggage transfer

    Hi my name is Angela I’m new to this forum. We are looking to do 1 week last 100km from Baiona to Santiago but we are travelling from New Zealand so will have luggage as we are doing a little exploring of France and Spain too. Other than using a tour operator such as Camino or Santiago Ways...
  9. F

    Luggage transfers to AirBnB's

    Hi there We are 3 women planning on walking from Porto to SDC. My travel buddies want to book AirBnB's and book transfers through one of the transfer companies. I'd prefer to book through a group where everything is pre-organised. Whats better? I'm concerned that our luggage will get...
  10. 4HappyFeet

    Posting Luggage in France/Luggage storage service in SJPP?

    Good afternoon all, a group of us from Oz will be doing the Le Puy camino late in May 2023. A few years ago we used Ivar's luggage receive/storage service which worked a treat. We posted 2 x suitcases via the Spanish Postal Service. We were wondering if there is a similar service in SJPP? Has...
  11. J

    Portuguese Camino

    We are walking from Anadia to Porto, in May, and are looking for a company to transport our bags along this section. Any recommendations, please ?
  12. N

    Off Season Baggage Transfer

    Hola! I’m beginning my first CP on Feb 18, and after lots of research and planning I’m now just learning that the baggage transfer companies are not operating till March or April. The Camino will provide - I hope. I would like the last section of my Camino (Tui to SdC) to be with a baggage...
  13. Robo

    Mailing a Supply Box ahead to Correos

    Hi folks. I'm sure this is supposed to be easy to find but I've ben roaming the Correos website without success. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. I'm not looking for Paq Mochila And not looking to send stuff ahead to Santiago (Ivar is great for that). But I'll be walking...
  14. 1

    Cost of luggage transfer on the Francés

    Hi I have just quoted my backpack transfer with corres from SJPP to Santiago. 667 euro total, which is almost aud$1000. Can anyone recommend a cheaper company who are reliable please? Mobility issues prevent me from carrying own pack. Thanks
  15. MaxHelado

    Bag Transport in Portugal and then switch to Correos in Spain?

    This year I'll be staring in Ponte de Lima so after a short while I will be passing into Spain. I like the idea of using Correos for bag transport but I think they only operate in Spain (which would be understandable). If that's the case should I use another carrier to move the bags in Portugal...
  16. Antonius Vaessen

    Luggage transport (on Camino Portugues)

    Since 2015 I walked different caminos, always carrying my backpack. The idea that I carry all that I need on my own back still attracts me. Last year I got kneeproblems and had to quit the Via Sanabres. Allthough at the moment my knee is not a big problem, I feel that it is still a weak point...
  17. Willdtrout

    Hola good people! Question about forwarding excess luggage

    I am currently on Camino (Logrono tomorrow) and I’ve discovered I have some extra gear I won’t need for this Camino. Is there a place I can send it to in Santiago de Compostela that will hold it for me? Muchis Gracias in advance
  18. LuisaR

    Posting belongings from UK or Porto to Santiago

    Hi, I am walking Porto - Santiago this summer. Please could somebody give me advice on how I can: 1.) Post some belongings from the UK to Santiago and collect them 2 (ish) weeks later when I reach Santiago from Porto. OR 2.) Post belongings from Porto to Santiago and collect them on arrival...
  19. V

    Correos Paq Mochila Service - Ticketing multiple bags

    I will be traveling with my family the Camino (5 family members including 3 children) and will be using the Correos Paq Mochila Service to travel our pass from albergue to albergue which I have already hired. My Wife and I wan't to concentrate our physical strength in helping the children move...
  20. MichaelBW

    Gear Storage in Porto

    Hello, wondering if there is a safe / secure place to store some items in Porto, while I do my Camino. Would need storage for approx. 8 /9 days. Thanks you.

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