Qs re: Vasco - pack transfer + accommodation

katie@camino

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CF, SJPDP-Finisterre 2016;CP (Central) Porto-SdC 2017;CP (Coastal) Porto-SdC 2018;CF Leon-SdC 2019

• Jun 4, 2023

• #1

Hi all,

I am flying from Abu Dhabi for 6 weeks pilgrim-ing/touristing. As such, I will have my backpack plus a suitcase.

Does anyone know if I can organise for my suitcase to be transported from Irun to Santiago, via e.g.: Correos? I don't need my suitcase with me, just to send it on to Santiago to be picked up when I arrive.

Also, is it possible to stay 2 nights in the municipal albergue in Irun? It is looking like I don't touch down in Biarritz/San Sebastian until late afternoon/nighttime after a long day (or couple of days) of travel and would love to have a day to recover from the travel before beginning the Camino. On the albergue's website, it says pilgrims can only stay one night but I am wondering how strictly they enforce this.

Thanks so so much for any insight,
Katie

 

trecile

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Various routes 2016 - 2024

• Jun 4, 2023

• #2

katie@camino said:

Does anyone know if I can organise for my suitcase to be transported from Irun to Santiago, via e.g.: Correos? I don't need my suitcase with me, just to send it on to Santiago to be picked up when I arrive.

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Yes, you definitely can do this.
Information is on the Correos site

Send luggage along the Camino de Santiago

With Correos you can send your luggage to any point on the Camino de Santiago with the Paq Peregrino.

www.elcaminoconcorreos.com

 

J Willhaus

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2016, 2022, 2023, 2024, planned 2025

• Jun 4, 2023

• #3

If it is a municipal they may be strict on the nights especially in a tourist area. Usually they might ask for a doctor's note or some reason other that convenience. Maybe a hotel your first night where you can leave your pack while you sightsee? The albergue will usually want you and your pack out at 8.

 

lt56ny

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2024 Aragones, Madrid, Portugues Coastal

• Jun 5, 2023

• #4

J Willhaus said:

If it is a municipal they may be strict on the nights especially in a tourist area. Usually they might ask for a doctor's note or some reason other that convenience. Maybe a hotel your first night where you can leave your pack while you sightsee? The albergue will usually want you and your pack out at 8.

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Is there much to see in Irun? I walked the Norte and arrived in Irun just as the albergue was opening. All I remember was a park nearby and having trouble finding something to eat.

 

trecile

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• Jun 5, 2023

• #5

lt56ny said:

Is there much to see in Irun? I walked the Norte and arrived in Irun just as the albergue was opening. All I remember was a park nearby and having trouble finding something to eat.

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I stayed Hondarribia, which is a cool old walled city.