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What to see in La Rioja

Wineries and vineyards everywhere, Logroño’s Calle Laurel, the century-old wineries of Haro, Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Nájera on the Camino de Santiago, and the monasteries of San Millán, the cradle of the Spanish language.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Cities, villages and nature

Open each one to see all its sights, where to stay, day trips and when to go.

La Rioja
Logroño

Calle Laurel and its pinchos, the co-cathedral and wineries close by: the capital of Rioja.
- Calle Laurel
- Co-Cathedral of Santa María
- Ebro Park
- San Blas Market
What to see in Logroño
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Haro

The Station Quarter, with some of the most famous wineries in Rioja, and the Wine Battle.
- Barrio de la Estación
- Basilica of La Vega
- Wine Battle
What to see in Haro
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Santo Domingo de la Calzada

The Camino town where “the hen sang after it had been roasted”, with a henhouse inside the cathedral.
- Cathedral
- Plaza de España
- Historic pilgrim hostel
What to see in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
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Nájera

The Monastery of Santa María la Real, with the pantheon of the Kings of Navarre, beside the Najerilla river.
- Monastery of Santa María la Real
- Medieval old town
- Camino de Santiago
What to see in Nájera
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Calahorra

The vegetable capital of La Rioja Baja, with a cathedral and a Roman past.
- Calahorra Cathedral
- Roman walls
- Vegetables of La Rioja Baja
What to see in Calahorra
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Ezcaray

A mountain village in La Rioja, with arcades, blanket looms and the Valdezcaray ski resort.
- Plaza de la Verdura
- Blanket factory
- Church of Santa María la Mayor
- Valdezcaray
What to see in Ezcaray
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San Millán de la Cogolla

The cradle of the Spanish language: the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Yuso and Suso, where the first words in Castilian and Basque were written.
- Yuso Monastery
- Suso Monastery
- Glosas Emilianenses
- Cárdenas Valley
What to see in San Millán de la Cogolla

When to go

September and October, with the grape harvest and the vineyards in colour; Logroño celebrates San Mateo around 21 September and Haro its Wine Battle on 29 June.

What to eat

Patatas a la riojana
Lamb chops grilled over vine shoots
Stuffed peppers
Calle Laurel mushrooms
Rioja wine

Recipes to make at home

Patatas a la riojana (Logroño)

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in La Rioja?

The must-sees: Logroño, Haro, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Nájera, Calahorra, Ezcaray and San Millán de la Cogolla. Each guide has its sights, where to stay, day trips and when to go.

When is the best time to visit La Rioja?

September and October, with the grape harvest and the vineyards in colour; Logroño celebrates San Mateo around 21 September and Haro its Wine Battle on 29 June.

What to eat in La Rioja?

Patatas a la riojana, Lamb chops grilled over vine shoots, Stuffed peppers, Calle Laurel mushrooms and Rioja wine. You’ll find the recipe for patatas a la riojana in their guides.

What to see in La Rioja besides wineries?

The monasteries of Yuso and Suso in San Millán de la Cogolla, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Nájera, the dinosaur footprints of Enciso and Ezcaray.

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