Mailing packages ahead

[UptownJames]

I have a collapsible duffle bag that I will be using to check in my luggage on the plane. Once I get to SJPDP is it possible to mail it ahead to one of my stops along the way? I don't want to carry the extra weight but I will still need the duffle bag once I finish the Camino and have to fly back to the USA. Will Post Offices in Spain hold packages long enough for me to finish the walk? Anybody done this before?

 

[magnus72]

I think this might be what you are looking for... http://www.caminodesantiago.me/luggage-storage-in-santiago-de-compostela/

Make note that you may have issues if you get to Santiago on sat/sun. You might save some euros sending the package from inside of spain. The shipping is more expensive from France, international shipping rates. But if the package is pretty light then it's probably not a huge difference.

buen camino
magnus

 

[UptownJames]

I think this might be what you are looking for... http://www.caminodesantiago.me/luggage-storage-in-santiago-de-compostela/

Make note that you may have issues if you get to Santiago on sat/sun. You might save some euros sending the package from inside of spain. The shipping is more expensive from France, international shipping rates. But if the package is pretty light then it's probably not a huge difference.

buen camino
magnus

Thanks Magnus...This is just the info I needed,,,UptownJames

 

[julie]

It will be very handy having your duffle bag waiting for you in Santiago. However, I would be wary of sending all your gear through as check-in. I usually check-in my poles, knife and anything that's easily replaced but most of my stuff goes with me as cabin baggage. My boots are at the top of the list of things I keep with me.

 

[nreyn12]

Here is the full scoop on how to use the Spanish Correos (post office): http://thecaminoexperience.com/Correos-post-office-Camino-de-Santiago.php

 

[jimkaszynski]

Just finished the walk, I shipped all my extras from SJPDP. to Santiago via a transport co. They made the call at the Pilgrams ofice for me and picked it up. Great service, they delivered it to La Salle hotel in Santiago and then offered a 20% discount on the rooms, with no hassle, nice place, good location. I had a small privet room with shower for 20 e with discount. They will hold your things for as long as you want, if you decide to go to Finistara. I was told by the post office in SJDP they will ship to Santiago but will not hold your things for a long time, if you don't pick it up they ship it back to SJPDP. I think the shipping co. charged me 60-80 e well worth it. Hope this helps.

 

[indyrem]

I have a collapsible duffle bag that I will be using to check in my luggage on the plane. Once I get to SJPDP is it possible to mail it ahead to one of my stops along the way? I don't want to carry the extra weight but I will still need the duffle bag once I finish the Camino and have to fly back to the USA. Will Post Offices in Spain hold packages long enough for me to finish the walk? Anybody done this before?

 

[Jochen-Schmidtke]

I have a collapsible duffle bag that I will be using to check in my luggage on the plane. Once I get to SJPDP is it possible to mail it ahead to one of my stops along the way? I don't want to carry the extra weight but I will still need the duffle bag once I finish the Camino and have to fly back to the USA. Will Post Offices in Spain hold packages long enough for me to finish the walk? Anybody done this before?

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