Wine tours in Rioja
Rioja Wine Tasting Holidays
It may be among the smallest of Spain’s provinces, but don’t let size fool you. The petite but perfectly formed region of Rioja has found fame across the world thanks to its eponymous export.
Of course, there’s more to life than just wine (or so we’re told). On a wine tasting trip to Rioja you can also enjoy vigorous pursuits like exploring Mediterranean forests and medieval towns high on hilltops, as well as cultural highlights like the walled city of Laguardia and the historic town of Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
These are simply handpicked suggestions for the kind of holiday you might have during Rioja wine tasting holidays. Yours will be tailored, and refined until it matches you completely.
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Rioja is renowned for its extensive vineyards and over 500 wineries, making it a celebrated destination for wine enthusiasts.
The region is also a part of the Way of Saint James pilgrimage and boasts cultural attractions like the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Suso and Yuso monasteries in San Millán de la Cogolla, the birthplace of the first written words in Spanish. The capital, Logroño, and other towns like Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Calahorra offer unique experiences.
Towns
Whilst Haro is best known for its viticulture and winemaking, the town also boasts some spectacular monuments and interesting places to visit whilst in Rioja. We recommend exploring the historic city centre, with its medieval core and marvelling at the traditional Spanish architecture.
Eltziego boasts cultural heritage and the renowned Marqués de Riscal winery with its vanguard architecture and exceptional wines.
Tapas
The regional capital of Logroño is renowned as something of a gastronomic hotspot. Its tightly packed streets are lined with endless tapas bars.
Head to Calle Laurel and Calle San Juan to sample some of the best. Many of the bars in Logroño specialise in a particular tapa, unlike in other Spanish cities.
Way of Saint James
San Millán de la Cogolla is home to Suso and Yuso monasteries, known as the birthplace of the written Spanish language.
Logroño is also on the Pilgrim’s Route to Santiago de Compostela. Here you can visit the Church of Santiago el Real.
The city of Burgos is home to one UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Burgos Cathedral, a 12th-century church. The Huelgas monastery is one of the most noteworthy monasteries in Spain, featuring a Romanesque cloister, tombs of kings and queens, a Renaissance altarpiece, and an exhibition of royal garments.
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