Top Things to do in La Rioja
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in La Rioja, Spain
Don't let its size fool you; Spain's smallest province makes a big name for itself with enticing wines and spectacular scenery. From its healing thermal baths to its rugged mountain trails, La Rioja provides the perfect getaway to any traveler. Action junkies can find adventures skiing, biking or white-water rafting, while the more sedate will find a peaceful respite sipping wine in the region's lush vineyards, or walking the famous pilgrims' trail to Santiago.
Restaurants in La Rioja
1. Bodega Conde de los Andes
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5.0 based on 175 reviews
We are in the heart of Rioja Alta, a short distance away from Haro and Briones. Wine is deeply rooted in the history of our small village, as evidenced by its noble houses built in the 17th and 18th centuries. Churrumendi Hill, Ollauri's highest point, offers stunning views of the River Ebro valley, between the Sierra de la Demanda peaks and the limestone walls of Sierra Cantabria and Toloño mountain ranges. Today, with the Murúa family at the helm, Bodegas Ollauri-Conde de los Andes brings back an age-old tradition. It was in 1894 when Federico Paternina built the modern cellar where his ancestors had been making and storing wine since the 15th century. After successive changes in ownership that have marked recent decades, Julián and Javier Murúa have begun a new era.
Reviewed By michaelf843 - Medway, United States
We had an incredible time with our winery tour we booked ourselves. Cristina explained all facets of the wine making, the history of the winery and a tour of the amazing wine caves, including ones that have been recently restored. We booked the tour ourselves and had a nice small group of 8 and it was In English. The highlight was doing a wine tasting of 2 18 year old bottles of wine that are not even available for sales, but were among the countless bottles stored in the wine caves - some bottles were over 100 years old. We have been on wine tours elsewhere in Spain, Napa, Washington State and Oregon, but this was by far our all-time favorite tour! We also saw where Ernest Hemingway drank wine in the wine cave here back in the 1950’s.
2. Iglesia Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion
3. Iglesia de San Servando y San German
4. Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada
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4.5 based on 287 reviews
Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this Romanesque cathedral has a unique tradition of keeping live chickens in its interior to commemorate a local legend.
5. Monasterio de Yuso
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4.5 based on 701 reviews
6. Iglesia de San Bartolome
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By RockyHeaven
I felt genuinely welcomed to visit and admire this old church (for free). In the evening it was beautifully lit inside and there was some spiritual music on. It enhanced the experience and let me appreciate its unique character. Some other churches don't go to so much effort even though they have a little lot more to present.
7. Monasterio de Santa Maria La Real
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4.5 based on 336 reviews
8. Bodegas Bilbainas
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4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By GaganC07 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Great place to be going and wine tasting! Great ambience with some good wines .. if you like bubbly and sweet ones then their BRUT SEMI SECO is a great option with only € 1.5 per glass . You get per glass ranging from €1.5 to €5 for a glass. Got a nice seating arrangement very modern and comfortable place to spend s few hours drinking and talking!!
9. Mirador de las Ciguenas
10. Calle del Laurel
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4.5 based on 3,562 reviews
Reviewed By LizC96 - Mangawhai, New Zealand
Went on a Pintxos tour. Wonderful food and very good wines. The tiny bars are standing only except for a few stools. Very crowded but this adds to the experience. You have a beer or glass of wine, 1 or 2 pintxos (tapas) and then onto the next bar which will serve a very different sort of pintxos. They all speciallize. Great experience and lots of fun.
