There is an undiscovered jewel that would make a great place to book your
HOLIDAY RENTALS IN SPAIN and that's in the city of Santiago de Compostela. Situated in what is possibly the most remote region of Spain: the Galicia province. It depends on agriculture for its economy but not in a modernized way. This is what had enabled Santiago de Compostela to retain its unique appeal and charm there by attracting more tourists.
The locals are known as Galicians due to their Celtic origins which they are fiercely proud of, including their culture and language. When you add all this together it makes them appear to be cut from a different piece of the cloth than the other parts of modern day Spain. This has enforced their feelings of uniqueness, not allowing any outside influence or intervention. This was further exemplified when the Moors were unable to conquer this area, but it did fall under the rule of the Kingdom of Asturias in the middle ages.
Somehow they have been able to enter the 20th century, accepting the modernization that comes along with it. While doing this they have been able to retain their rich history and traditional lifestyle drawing even more tourists to the area which in turn has improved their economy.
This Galician province is most famous for the Way of Saint James with the city being at the end of the route. This is a pilgrimage route that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourist each and every year. It is interesting to watch the tourists as they travel along the route on foot, bicycle, donkey and cart or by auto with all of them drawn to the final destination of the Cathedral in Santiago. This makes Santiago one of the most visited cities in Spain. The historical centre of Santiago is so important that UNESCO has designated it as a World Heritage Site. You can now imagine the tourist industry that has arisen to accommodate the massive influx of tourists.
When booking your
HOLIDAY RENTALS IN SPAIN you must know that there is more to Santiago de Compostela than being the culmination of a pilgrim way, although it is an important part. This city is surrounded by beautiful mountains and a lush green valley that is home to parks and gardens along with the Alameda Park for you to explore. If you need something a little more active there is a range of water sports, adventure sports and fishing which is available in the nearby rivers.
