On forwarding excess luggage from start to finish

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Jackbart

New Member

• Feb 8, 2010

• #1

I know we can have our luggage stored at the travel agent in Santiago, but as I want to off load 3/4 of my pack in Porto before setting off - what is the best and cheapest way of sending it on to Santiago. I'd like to be able to pick up some clean items after 2 weeks walking with bare minimum and thus some smelly gear!
Thanks anyone

 

sillydoll

Veteran Member

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• Feb 8, 2010

• #2

Jackbart said:

I know we can have our luggage stored at the travel agent in Santiago, but as I want to off load 3/4 of my pack in Porto before setting off - what is the best and cheapest way of sending it on to Santiago. I'd like to be able to pick up some clean items after 2 weeks walking with bare minimum and thus some smelly gear!
Thanks anyone

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You can use the Correos - Post Office. They will store your package (even a 20kg suitcase) for up to 14 days. They have charges on their website for both boxes and postage.

http://www.correos.es scroll down to the bottom of the page for the English link or click here:

http://paqueteria.correos.es/

http://www.correos.es/comun/tarifas/02P ... arifas.asp (For all local parcel prices)

 

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jeff001

Active Member

• Feb 8, 2010

• #3

The Spanish Post will not work for sending a parcel from Portugal. They will hold it for your arrival but it must be mailed via the Portugese mail system.

 

sillydoll

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• Feb 8, 2010

• #4

Ooops! Go to http://www.ctt.pt/ for the same info on sending parcels.