Region La Rioja, Spanish (mainland)

La Rioja – Wine-growing between Ebro and mountains

The region La Rioja is located in the northern part of Spain. Who wants to visit fruitful plains, mountains and traditional Spanish villages visits a holiday flat or a hotel here.

The region La Rioja extends from the Iberian outlying mountains to and the fruitful Ebro plains. Mountain climbing and hiking through the mountain formations up to the highest summit, the Picos de San Lorenzo, will enchant you. Or you stroll along the Ebro and let you be enchanted by the magnificent sparkling water und the fruitful meadows and forests.

Who reserves his hotel in Logrono - the capital city of the region - will be enchanted by the place of the Cathedral. You should not miss a walk over Puente de Piedra, a bridge over the  den Ebro.

Until nowadays the cathedral in Calahorra accommodates a treasure chamber. Many people pilgrim to the chapel Casa Santa day after day. The ruins of a Roman aqueduct can be found only some kilometres away from Calahorra.

The main city of the wine-growing area Rioja Alta is the city of Haro. The picture of the city is minted by the wine cellars - the so called Bodegas. Also a wine museum has been developed here. Let you be enchanted by the excellent red wines of this region.

Unconditionally taste the delicious local dish before your holiday in the region of La Rioja ends. Not only the wine but also the fish specialties, the fresh meat or the feta cheese will taste fine.

 

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