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Car Hire Valladolid Airport - Cheap Online Car Hire Rates in Valladolid Airport
Valladolid is home to Spain’s second oldest University founded in the 13th Century, The grave of Christopher Columbus where he died a mere shadow of his former self and the Castile-Leon to name just a few. Valladolid was once the Capital of Spain’s powerful Empire, to passers by today it looks like no more than a sprawling entanglement of modern buildings busy hustle bustle estates and factories. Hidden within this industrial sarcophagus is the original medieval town where such figures as Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand married during the 15th Century. By hiring a car you can get past the modern ugly structures and see the beauty which lies within, not to mention the areas outside of the city which beg to be explored.
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Valladolid is still the Capital of Spain’s largest region; it is located in the center of the Iberian Peninsular 200 kilometers North West of Madrid. Valladolid is a wealth of museums, monuments architectural gems and churches. The public here claim to speak the purest form Spanish so take your pocket dictionary and brush up on those Spanish phrases before you leave.
Valladolid, sits on the Pisuerga River, and the group of preserved renaissance buildings are excellent for exploring. You can even visit the house where Columbus spent his later years and see the documents and instruments used when he discovered America. Easter time in Valladolid has a fantastic parade of religious works and re awakens the passions of the local inhabitants.
For a bit of an exploration in your hire car there are several stops all with in easy reach of the city and perfect for day trips. Salamanca is close and is a UNESCO world heritage site. If you get the chance your really must visit this place. It has a colorful historical past and the buildings reflect this, you could spend hours just soaking up the architecture, Pay a visit to the Plaza Mayor one of the most extravagant squares in Spain where the public spend their evenings soaking in the atmosphere that this inspired destination has to offer.
Alternatively Segovia which can be reached in an hour and forty minutes is a fairytale destination which can’t fail to leave a big impression. This charming town is packed with twisting narrow alley ways Romanesque churches and buildings that look like they have been scattered on top of one another after being borrowed from fairytales. The Picos De Europa national park acts as a ‘green belt’ around the town meaning nothing has been built to ruin the natural setting of the place.
UNESCO has declared Segovia “Heritage of Mankind” status and has greatly helped with the restoration of buildings. The Alcazar Castle gave Walt Disney inspiration for his trademark towers and Queen Isabel gave Columbus the financial backing he needed to explore America here, Make sure you leave enough time for a good rummage around. Make sure you also find time to visit the Roman Aqueduct which is the best preserved in the Roman World. The tallest building by far is the 16th Century Cathedral, You’ll be sure to spot it from which ever direction you approach.
Segovia is at an altitude of 3280 feet which means during winter it has a magical dusting of snow and in the height of summer is a little cooler at night time. This makes it a fabulous place to escape the heat and enjoy an evening meal. Your hire car is best left on the outskirts of the city as many of the smaller streets and squares are for pedestrians only. Park in one of the many out of city car parks and enjoy a saunter in the cool evening air into town.
Be sure to check out the prices on our comparison search engine. Simply enter your details the once and it will return the most competitive prices possible, renting a car in Spain is often a lot cheaper than in England, go ahead, take a mini adventure around Spain for yourself. |
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