Storing luggage in Madrid or Santiago prior to Camino

bhovers

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Camino Ingles walked in early June 2015.

• Mar 18, 2015

• #1

We're sneaking in 6 days on the Camino Ingles after a work trip to Madrid. We'll have business attire that we want to store for a week while we're on the Camino. Does anyone know who might securely store our luggage for a week? We don't want to lug around more suitcases than necessary, especially if we're flying one of the cheap airlines that limit baggage size. Ideally, we could store it at the Madrid airport on our way to Santiago and pick it up in Madrid on our way back to the US but we heard that there is no longer paid storage provided at airports. Anyone had any experience with this? Thanks!

 

mspath

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Frances, autumn/winter; 2004, 2005-2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

• Mar 18, 2015

• #2

Since you are staying in Madrid prior to leaving for your camino you might ask your Madrid hotel to store your bags. Another alternative is to store the bags in Santiago using the services of Ivar Rekve, the administrator of this Forum. Click here for more on Ivar's storage service.

Buen camino!

 

BamaVol

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• Mar 18, 2015

• #3

According to their website, the service is still offered in Barcelona so you might want to check the Madrid airport website. If it's anything like BCN, get ready for sticker shock. 6 euros a bag for the first 2 hours, then 10 euros a day per piece. Whew!

 

C

Castilian

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• Mar 18, 2015

• #4

bhovers said:

Ideally, we could store it at the Madrid airport on our way to Santiago and pick it up in Madrid on our way back to the US but we heard that there is no longer paid storage provided at airports.

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According to the web of the airport, they still offer that service. Take a look at this link for more info and details (click on Left Luggage Office):

http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Madrid-Barajas/en/Page/1237560347906

 

Felipe

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• Mar 18, 2015

• #5

It is cheaper in train stations, as Atocha (5.20 per day), see here
The "consignas", as they are called, are well organized by RENFE.
I was told it is even cheaper in bus terminals, as Mendez Alvaro, but I don't know about exact prices and safety.

 

C

Castilian

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• Mar 18, 2015

• #6

Felipe said:

I was told it is even cheaper in bus terminals, as Mendez Alvaro, but I don't know about exact prices and safety.

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I don't know either about consigna prices in Estación Sur de Autobuses but you might try to get in touch with them to ask about it.

http://www.estacionautobusesmadrid.com

 

bhovers

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Camino Ingles walked in early June 2015.

• Mar 19, 2015

• #7

mspath said:

Since you are staying in Madrid prior to leaving for your camino you might ask your Madrid hotel to store your bags. Another alternative is to store the bags in Santiago using the services of Ivar Rekve, the administrator of this Forum. Click here for more on Ivar's storage service.

Buen camino!

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Thanks!

 

bhovers

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Camino Ingles walked in early June 2015.

• Mar 19, 2015

• #8

Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! You did my homework for me. I have lots of options.
I appreciate it!

 

tominrm

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2022

• Mar 24, 2015

• #9

Last year, being a rookie walker, I packed more than I could carry comfortably. As a result, I ended up shipping some of my stuff to Santiago de Compostela post office from Leon. I claimed my package after about three weeks, and I really liked the service. I just wonder if anyone knows how long the post office will hold on to the package. I am thinking about using the same service this year but much longer period like 45 days, if possible. I do not speak Spanish fluent enough to ask Spanish Post. Does anyone know if this is possible?