Santiago de Compostela is the capital city of Galicia in north-western Spain. The city's origins come from the 1,000 year old shrine of Saint James the Great, which is now the city's cathedral. The city is a key destination on the Catholic pilgrimage route, the Way of St. James, and over 100,000 pilgrims travel to the city each year. The Old Town of Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Car hire from Santiago de Compostela is a great way to see the city's treasures and explore the surrounding Galicia region.
While in Santiago de Compostela spend some time relaxing in and near the beautiful Praza do Obradoiro. To the west of the square you will find the 18th-century Pazo de Raxoi, which is now the city hall, but it is the stunning Romanesque cathedral, reputed burial-place of Saint James the Great, that most visitors come to the Praza do Obradoiro to experience.
Hiring a car from Santiago de Compostela is a good alternative to walking to get around the city, but also provides access to the beautiful north-western Spanish countryside.
