Logroño
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The capital of La Rioja, famous for its tapas, Calle del Laurel and the Way of St James.
What to see in La Rioja
These are the 11 places you cannot miss if you travel to La Rioja. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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La Rioja Wineries
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The region is famous for its wine, and its wineries offer tours and tastings to learn how it is made.
Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla
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A World Heritage monastery, the cradle of the Spanish language, with a rich historic legacy.
Sierra de Cebollera
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A beautiful mountain range, ideal for hiking and enjoying nature.
Valley of the Dolmens
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A group of prehistoric dolmens offering a glimpse into La Rioja's past and its archaeological importance.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
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A town on the Way of St James whose cathedral keeps a live henhouse in memory of the miracle of the hen.
Ezcaray
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A mountain village at the foot of the Sierra de la Demanda, with arcades, a textile tradition and a ski resort nearby.
Enciso Dinosaur Footprints
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One of the most important dinosaur track sites in Europe, with trails among footprints and life-size dinosaur replicas.
Briones
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One of the most beautiful villages in Spain, on a hill among vineyards, with the Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture.
Monastery of Santa María la Real
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Monastery founded in 1052 that holds the royal pantheon of the kings of Navarre, a Gothic-Plateresque cloister and fifteenth-century choir stalls.
Arnedillo
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Village in the Cidacos valley with free riverside hot pools, where the water emerges at over 50 degrees, and a colony of griffon vultures.
About La Rioja
La Rioja is much more than wine: besides visiting wineries, you can explore the monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla, the cradle of written Spanish and a World Heritage Site, Santo Domingo de la Calzada on the Camino de Santiago or the dinosaur footprints of Enciso. Logroño and its Calle Laurel are a must for tapas.
Frequently asked questions about La Rioja
What to see in La Rioja in a weekend?
On the first day, Logroño and a winery visit; on the second, San Millán de la Cogolla, Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Ezcaray.
When is the best time to visit La Rioja?
September and October, during the grape harvest, when the vineyards change colour; Logroño also celebrates the San Mateo festival in September.
Which villages to visit in La Rioja?
Ezcaray, Briones, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Haro and Nájera.