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An alternative to buying new clothes would be to pack a couple of changes of clothes plus your shoes and post them all to Ivar in Santiago before you start your camino. Then you're sure that you'll have the right gear post-camino and you'll save money too. Click on Luggage Storage in Santiago de Compostela at the top of this page.
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Cheers! Other Forum members hopefully will make some suggestions on where to pick up some new threads in Santiago so you have some alternatives if you do decide to shop there. El Corte Ingles - the major department store chain in Spain - has a branch in Santiago. It's located at Rúa do Restollal, 50, 15702 Santiago de Compostela. I strolled over to the department store one morning when I was staying in Santiago a couple of years back and it was quite a good department store - I did do some damage there but the shopping was all hiking gear on sale for future caminos!Thanks Jenny. the clothes shopping is actually a planned thing as I want to re-do my entire wardrobe (long overdue), so I'm happy to spend the cash on new threads.But you're right, I could buy some new clothes here in sydney a size or two smaller and get some sent to Ivar so they'll be waiting for me. Actually, that sounds like a pretty good plan
Just don't post it from outside the Schengen zone or it may get stuck in customs.But you're right, I could buy some new clothes here in sydney a size or two smaller and get some sent to Ivar so they'll be waiting for me. Actually, that sounds like a pretty good plan
I am a woman, but have issues with finding large enough shoes. When I was in Germany last year I found my size wasn't that unusual.I am a bit confused about your schedule, but if you stop at some time in Berlin, well, this is a shopping paradise for all kind of budgets and needs, from extravagant to practical. Ah, the clerks usually speak fluid English.
Regarding outdoor clothes and shoes, I liked Jack Wolfskin stores (very good boots!). And size should not be a problem.
I am a bit confused about your schedule, but if you stop at some time in Berlin, well, this is a shopping paradise for all kind of budgets and needs, from extravagant to practical
Regarding outdoor clothes and shoes, I liked Jack Wolfskin stores (very good boots!). And size should not be a problem.
It's more that i wouldn't feel comfortable landing in erlin, and making my way to the shops in what essentially would be trekking gear. London i've been to many times and know exactly where i'm going so my comfort level there is fine.
This may seem like a strange question with an obvious answer, but what are the clothes shopping choices in Santiago de Compostela?
On my previous trip I could not find shoes that fit me (in Estrella and Santander) and eventually flew to London to get them. as a 6'4" bloke with broad shoulders I struggle to find fashionable clothes that fit me here in Sydney, and given my previous experience in Spain, I figure I may struggle there
I'm walking the Camino Frances literally with only trail clothes as my plan initially was to fly to London and go clothes shopping, but my plans may change and my flight may be early the next morning to Berlin which would give me time to go shopping.
Please put my mind at rest and assure me that there are ample clothes shopping available for tall guys with big feet? My waistline for jeans will be a 36 at the end of the trip.
Good post!! I also might look strange travelling around the wirld in ragged hiking gear hahahaThis may seem like a strange question with an obvious answer, but what are the clothes shopping choices in Santiago de Compostela?
On my previous trip I could not find shoes that fit me (in Estrella and Santander) and eventually flew to London to get them. as a 6'4" bloke with broad shoulders I struggle to find fashionable clothes that fit me here in Sydney, and given my previous experience in Spain, I figure I may struggle there
I'm walking the Camino Frances literally with only trail clothes as my plan initially was to fly to London and go clothes shopping, but my plans may change and my flight may be early the next morning to Berlin which would give me time to go shopping.
Please put my mind at rest and assure me that there are ample clothes shopping available for tall guys with big feet? My waistline for jeans will be a 36 at the end of the trip.
I have a JackWolfskin parka/anorak which I bought in Augsberg a few years ago now.....still going strong and much loved....fondly called 'woolfie'.I am a bit confused about your schedule, but if you stop at some time in Berlin, well, this is a shopping paradise for all kind of budgets and needs, from extravagant to practical. Ah, the clerks usually speak fluid English.
Regarding outdoor clothes and shoes, I liked Jack Wolfskin stores (very good boots!). And size should not be a problem.
In my experience finding any kind of shoe in Northern spain in a Euro 48 is next to impossible
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