International mail costs

[PixieAuror]

Hi guys, I was wondering how much it would cost per 100g if I were to mail something to myself from the Camino to my home in Dubai?

 

[Kiwi-family]

A LOT!
I sent something from Pamplona just up the road to Bayonne and it cost me and arm and a leg because it was "outside Spain".

 

[PixieAuror]

A LOT!
I sent something from Pamplona just up the road to Bayonne and it cost me and arm and a leg because it was "outside Spain".

Dude, how heavy was the thing you sent and how much did it cost you? What do you consider "an arm and a leg"?

 

[Tincatinker]

According to Correos https://www.correos.es/ss/Satellite/site/pagina-internacional_paqueteria/sidioma=en_GB 15x15x10cm parcel weighing 1kg will cost €24 mailed from Ourense (Province) to Dubai using Paquete Internacional Económico. Then all you have to deal with is Customs.

The Correos in the Pilgrims Office are extremely helpful. Customs usually aren't.

 

[PixieAuror]

According to Correos https://www.correos.es/ss/Satellite/site/pagina-internacional_paqueteria/sidioma=en_GB 15x15x10cm parcel weighing 1kg will cost €24 mailed from Ourense (Province) to Dubai using Paquete Internacional Económico. Then all you have to deal with is Customs.

The Correos in the Pilgrims Office are extremely helpful. Customs usually aren't.

Thank you so much Tincatinker! I only found the Spanish pages when I googled correos, this is very helpful.

 

[t2andreo]

In my experience, I find it less expensive to go to a China Store / Oriental Bazaar shop and buy a cheap duffel bag or suitcase, and pay for the extra piece of luggage on the flight home. The amount you pay for the baggage is likely far less than postage. Plus, pilferage is minimized.

You will find these China Store / Oriental Bazaar shop in most every large town and city. Santiago has several of them. Just ask around for the 'Bazaar de Chine.' Alternatively, you can try to use Google Maps or you rnative smartphone maps app to search for:

'santiago de compostela bazaar de chine' or 'china bazaar'

Hope this helps.

 

[PixieAuror]

In my experience, I find it less expensive to go to a China Store / Oriental Bazaar shop and buy a cheap duffel bag or suitcase, and pay for the extra piece of luggage on the flight home. The amount you pay for the baggage is likely far less than postage. Plus, pilferage is minimized.

You will find these China Store / Oriental Bazaar shop in most every large town and city. Santiago has several of them. Just ask around for the 'Bazaar de Chine.' Alternatively, you can try to use Google Maps or you rnative smartphone maps app to search for:

'santiago de compostela bazaar de chine' or 'china bazaar'

Hope this helps.

brilliant thanks

 

[t2andreo]

Here is some more useful (I hope) information.

Everytime I go to Santiago I end up buying stuff for myself and friends. Typically, I have mailed a box through the Spanish Correos (very efficient) to be at Santiago when I arrive. See the Forum store (click on "forum Store" link at top right of this page). Ivar received parcels sent from anywhere and holds them for a fee. The main post office in Santiago on Rua Franco received parcels ,mailed through the postal system and holds them for free for 15 days, after that, there is a nominal daily charge.

I usually send a resupply of my nutritional supplements, medications, and some clean "touristy" clothes, along with any souvenirs I bought at SJPdP. BTW, a local industry is making real Basque espadrilles. They are always popular. Prices are VERY reasonable, they are made by local folks, locally, and are available in several shops in town. this is another reason why I always advise people to stay two nights before starting out. SJPdP is a marvelous and scenic town. You should enjoy it.

If you will walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago, seriously consider sending a piece of your own luggage ahead using Express Bourricot. This service is not cheap, costs €70 to send one item. But, if walking with a friend, you can share one piece of luggage and perhaps place a folded soft duffel bag inside. I use it every time I start at Saint Jean Pied de Port (aka SJPdP).

Each week, Express Bourricot drives its van direct to Hostal / Hotel La Salle in Santiago (a two-day drive). There, your bag is placed into a locked storage room until you get there. The Hostal offers a discount to folks who use this service. Once you send the bag via Express Bourricot, make a reservation using your smartphone. This place is very conveniently located at Santiago.

Here is the web page for Express Bourricot: http://www.expressbourricot.com/

And for the Albergue / Hostal La Salle: http://www.hostallasalle.com/

Hope this helps.

 

[PixieAuror]

Here is some more useful (I hope) information.

Everytime I go to Santiago I end up buying stuff for myself and friends. Typically, I have mailed a box through the Spanish Correos (very efficient) to be at Santiago when I arrive. See the Forum store (click on "forum Store" link at top right of this page). Ivar received parcels sent from anywhere and holds them for a fee. The main post office in Santiago on Rua Franco received parcels ,mailed through the postal system and holds them for free for 15 days, after that, there is a nominal daily charge.

I usually send a resupply of my nutritional supplements, medications, and some clean "touristy" clothes, along with any souvenirs I bought at SJPdP. BTW, a local industry is making real Basque espadrilles. They are always popular. Prices are VERY reasonable, they are made by local folks, locally, and are available in several shops in town. this is another reason why I always advise people to stay two nights before starting out. SJPdP is a marvelous and scenic town. You should enjoy it.

If you will walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago, seriously consider sending a piece of your own luggage ahead using Express Bourricot. This service is not cheap, costs €70 to send one item. But, if walking with a friend, you can share one piece of luggage and perhaps place a folded soft duffel bag inside. I use it every time I start at Saint Jean Pied de Port (aka SJPdP).

Each week, Express Bourricot drives its van direct to Hostal / Hotel La Salle in Santiago (a two-day drive). There, your bag is placed into a locked storage room until you get there. The Hostal offers a discount to folks who use this service. Once you send the bag via Express Bourricot, make a reservation using your smartphone. This place is very conveniently located at Santiago.

Here is the web page for Express Bourricot: http://www.expressbourricot.com/

And for the Albergue / Hostal La Salle: http://www.hostallasalle.com/

Hope this helps.

great stuff really, thanks for letting me know - I let out a squeaky sound everytime I realize how close my first camino is this'll help