La Rioja · Charming villages
The most beautiful villages in La Rioja
Medieval villages among vineyards, the winery district of Haro, the monasteries where the first words in Spanish were written, a cathedral with a henhouse and a mountain village: the most beautiful villages in La Rioja.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Rioja Alta
- Spain
Haro
The Station district, with some of the most famous wineries in Rioja.
What to see in Haro -
SpainBriones
A medieval hilltop village surrounded by vineyards, with a great wine museum.
What to see in Briones -
SpainSanto Domingo de la Calzada
The Camino de Santiago cathedral with a henhouse inside, a reminder of a miracle.
What to see in Santo Domingo de la Calzada -
SpainNájera
The monastery of Santa María la Real, with the pantheon of the kings of Navarre.
What to see in Nájera
Mountains
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SpainSan Millán de la Cogolla
The monasteries of Yuso and Suso, the cradle of the Spanish language and a World Heritage Site.
What to see in San Millán de la Cogolla -
SpainEzcaray
A mountain village with arcades and blanket looms, near Valdezcaray.
What to see in Ezcaray
Rioja Baja
Frequently asked questions
What are the most beautiful villages in La Rioja?
Briones, Haro, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Nájera, San Millán de la Cogolla and Ezcaray.
When is the grape harvest?
Usually in September and October, the best time to see the vineyards in full swing and in autumn colours.
Is Laguardia in La Rioja?
Laguardia is in Rioja Alavesa, in the Basque Country, but very close to Haro and Logroño, and combines well with these villages.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Eryna (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.