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Rows of leafy vines stretch across the hills and plains that surround the medieval town of Elciego. This is Basque Country, where limestone mountain ranges and chamomile valleys whisper a story of a vibrant culture, steeped in a great history. In peaceful towns, traditions pass from one generation to the next, family recipes are treasured, and skills, like the weaving of lace, are preserved. In cities, festivals transpire frequently, in celebration of food, saints, and above all, wine. For the finest treasures of this fertile soil are its grapes. They are known by the names of Tempranillo, Manzuelo, Graciano, and Garnacha, and they elevate this land where Romans and Moors once ruled, to legend.

Memorable Experiences
  • A Taste of Tapas
    Sample the tapas at authentic restaurants along Logroño's Calle Laurel.
  • Spectacular Sights
    Watch twirling stilt dancers at the Feast of Mary Magdalene in Anguiano.
  • Wine Delights
    Stroll stone alleys and sample local vintages high on a hill in Laguardia.
  • Regional Wanderings
    Venture deep into the Rioja Alta and visit a cave once home to San Millán.
  • Distinctive Details
  • The hills and valleys of La Rioja are heavily trodden. For over a millennium, Christian pilgrims have been making their way to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on a route known as the Way of Saint James.
The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts Nearby
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Culture A brilliant pairing of fine art and superb wine forms an atmosphere of distinction.
  • Highly Recommended
  • Herederos de Marqués de Riscal Thousands of glass bottles gleam darkly in the dim light of a cool cellar. Quietly, they whisper... Read More
  • Dinastia Vivanco Museum Russet and cobalt tiles form an ancient mosaic. From an urn at its center, a grapevine grows,... Read More
  • Würth Museum La Rioja A framework of white steel supports an expanse of clear glass. Bright light fills a vast gallery... Read More
  • Artium Museum As the sky turns deep sapphire over northern Spain, a triangular atrium in the center of Vitoria... Read More
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Shopping Expertly crafted items and fine culinary products lure the most discerning shopper.
  • Local Specialty
  • El Buen Gusto In a historic stone building, on one of Santo Domingo de la Calzada's charming streets, shelves of... Read More
  • Neighborhoods
  • Plaza San Antón's Market A patchwork of fruit covers the table. Sun hued oranges, plump grapes, and deep red cherries sit... Read More
  • Logroño Beneath floral garlands carved into 18th century facades, crates of oranges, limes, tomatoes, and... Read More
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Cuisine Roast lamb, smoked eel, and grilled sole, prepared elaborately, and served with gusto.
  • Acclaimed
  • Gastronomic Restaurant at the Marqués de Riscal The alluring scent of baked lobster and red wine caviar fills the spacious dining room as the quiet... Read More
  • 1860 Bistro A burgundy carpet stretches across the length of this modern, third-floor restaurant, hinting at... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Restaurant Posada Mayor de Migueloa Sweeping fabrics, richly patterned in tones of crimson and cornflower blue, frame simply carved... Read More
  • La Vieja Bodega As if engaged in a waltz, square wooden tables, covered in white cloths are gracefully spaced... Read More
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Noteworthy From ancient cloisters to dinosaur footprints, La Rioja enchants with possibilities.
  • Day Excursions
  • Monasterios de Suso y Yuso Church bells echo throughout this Spanish valley, marking the time of day. For miles, verdant... Read More
  • Family
  • Enciso Paleontology Centre In the arid outcrops of the Iberian foothills, massive fossils outline the places where dinosaurs... Read More
  • Further Afield
  • Guggenheim Bilbao Undulating ribbons of gleaming silver titanium reflect the startling blue of a Biscay sky. An... Read More
  • Highly Recommended
  • Bodegas Remirez de Ganuza A fortress, made of centuries-old masonry, rises like a medieval castle above the hills and valleys... Read More
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