Transport of bags on Via de la Plata

[Margaret Butterworth]

Is there a service such as Jacotrans on the Via de la Plata.

 

[C clearly]

I don't remember seeing any evidence of one.

 

[mspath]

Check the posts/links in this earlier 2016 thread
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/baggage-transport-vdlp.43501/

Good luck and Buen camino!

 

[Anemone del Camino]

I’m with C Clearly, no signs of it, nor did I hear anyone saying they wished there was. It’s a different crowd.

 

[Bradypus]

I walked the first half of the Via de la Plata last month and saw no sign of any regular baggage transfer services. On a couple of occasions other people in the albergues got together and booked a taxi to carry their luggage forward and also to shorten their next stage. Something of a Catch-22 situation I think: the VDLP attracts far fewer walkers than routes like the Frances or the Portugues and so has less infrastructure and fewer services. Personally I like it as it is and would be sad to see it follow the example of the busier routes. Enjoy the difference while it lasts.

 

[trecile]

I just checked the Correos site, and they don't provide mochila transport on the VdlP. http://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/es/transporte-mochilas.php

 

[domigee]

I don't remember seeing any evidence of one.

I never saw any either but there were plenty of people hopping into taxis!

 

[george.g]

I think you will find that the VdeLP is rapidly changing, why, because in the past it was usually the reserve of experienced pilgrims who had an understanding of Camino etiquette. I found this year that there were a lot of first timers. As a consequence there were many instances of behaviours not previously found. Taxis, bed racing, 5 o’clock lights, etc etc.
Regards
George

 

[margritdv]

I think you will find that the VdeLP is rapidly changing, why, because in the past it was usually the reserve of experienced pilgrims who had an understanding of Camino etiquette. I found this year that there were a lot of first timers. As a consequence there were many instances of behaviours not previously found. Taxis, bed racing, 5 o’clock lights, etc etc.
Regards
George

You forgot the plastic bags

 

[handzondeck2]

Is there a service such as Jacotrans on the Via de la Plata.

I too don't recall seeing one on my three VldPs. However, there were people using taxi services (which, IMO, is a shame). It's always a shame to see people rushing for beds as it takes away the camino spirit / etiquette and they miss out on some of the good sights that this camino has to offer. If you plan your stages well I'm sure that you will find it quite manageable. I'm going back again next April for a 4th time/ Don't forget on some stages you can always fallback and catch a bus halfway and walk the rest to the albergue. Good luck with your planning.