Sending luggage ahead safely?

[socrafts]

Hi, I'm thinking seriously of doing the Camino Frances in October of 2014, but I have a lot of luggage, namely my precious and fragile musical gear. Does anyone know a secure way to send stuff to Santiago and possibly store it there? I'd rather not just mail it because it's big and fragile. Thanks!

 

[mspath]

For more on luggage storage in Santiago and a description of possible ways to send your luggage use this Forum link.

 

[socrafts]

Thank you! I read that, but I am looking for a way that is not through the mail, if it exists.

 

[mspath]

See this notice from Express Bourricot or investigate Jacotrans.
Both services are widely used by pilgrims and have excellent reputations.

 

[scruffy1]

mspath got it right concerning the two companies, they have informative posters, price lists, business cards, and reusable envelopes for attaching to whatever you wish to send in almost every albergue, hotel, pension, and in many bars along the Camino - simple and worry free they have been doing this for a long time. Their literature clearly states that utilizing their services does not in any way guarantee a reservation in whatever place your belongings are sent, your baggage will be waiting for you to collect but does not include a promise of a bed further some strict alberques do not accept from the companies but their drivers know who is who and which is which, you can trust them..

 

[indyinmaine]

As a reward I stayed at the Hotel Bonaval in Santiago and made reservations for the last three days. They gladly stored it for me. I arranged to have it picked up by Jacotrans and taken there.