Car hire in Plasencia

Excursions with your rental car in Plasencia

To enjoy the city of Plasencia and its surroundings with all the facilities, the best option is to rent a car in Plasencia to be able to move around all those places you should not miss.

The best recommendation is to start your route visiting the city. In Plasencia you can't miss its medieval layout, which can be seen in the remains of the wall, with some large towers and gates, such as the Puerta del Sol and the Santa María sign. In the centre of the city of Plasencia is the Plaza Mayor.

One of the most representative monumental complexes in the city includes the Old and New Cathedrals together with the churches of San Nicolás, San Martín, San Salvador and San Pedro, which are Romanesque and Gothic temples built from the 13th century onwards, on top of Muslim constructions. The Palace of Monroy, also known as the Palace of the Two Towers, is a fine example of this Romanesque style. Numerous emblematic figures, such as Ferdinand the Catholic, were housed in this palace. The Palace of Carvajal-Girón and the Palace of the Marquis of Mirabel are also well worth a visit and a stop to admire them.

Car rental routes from Plasencia

Make the most of your car hire in Plasencia for these routes to other charming villages nearby, such as the ones we suggest below:

• Hervás: this small town near Plasencia stands out for its old Jewish quarter. Strolling through these ancient cobbled streets or even contemplating the doors of old houses with the Star of David is priceless. To get there from Palencia, the journey is 40 kilometres and you'll be there in less than half an hour.
   
• Jaraíz de la Vera: apart from being known worldwide for being the region where the highest quality paprika in the world is produced, it has architectural buildings of great value such as the main square, its walled enclosure or the Church of Santa María de Altagracia, which has been declared a site of cultural interest. The distance is about 34 kilometres and the journey takes about half an hour.
   
• Abadía: this municipality is some 42 kilometres from Plasencia, so you will be there in less than 40 minutes. One of the wonders to visit in Abadía is the Palace of Soto Fermoso, a former Templar fortress that was converted into an abbey and gave its name to the town. Also worth mentioning is the medieval bridge over the Ambroz River, which houses a natural swimming pool with a bathing area and picnic areas to recharge your batteries before continuing your route.