Things to do & places to visit in La Rioja, Spain

Don't let its size fool you; Spain's smallest province makes a big name for itself with enticing wines and spectacular scenery. From its healing thermal baths to its rugged mountain trails, La Rioja provides the perfect getaway to any traveler. Action junkies can find adventures skiing, biking or white-water rafting, while the more sedate will find a peaceful respite sipping wine in the region's lush vineyards, or walking the famous pilgrims' trail to Santiago.

La Rioja #17 destination in Spain 2023. The average rating score is 4.53 based on 25.0k traveler reviews, of 333 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Madrid, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 17:26.

Top things to do (17)

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5.0 Tierra Rapaz (1.154 reviews)
- Amazing
Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Zoos

Tierra Rapaz is a thematic and educational birds of prey centre. We do several educational shows and scientic demostrations about raptors world. We flight eagles, falcons, vultures and a lot of species more. Learn and enjoy with us!! See more..
5.0 Bodegas Lecea (966 reviews)
- An outstanding informative and enjoyable tour of winemaking and viticultual practices in the Rioja
Monday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Best Wine Experience of Spain 2016. Bodegas Lecea is a trip to the origins of Rioja wine through a tour of the old neighborhoud of Bodegas from San Asensio. In this neighborhood there are more than 350 family wineries dug in the rock in the sixteenth century, all with families production in the past and abandoned today. Bodegas Lecea is the only one that still conserves four caves connected as wine cellars and in operation, with a labyrinthine route of more than 300 meters underground. Lecea Winery still produces and ferments their wines in a constant temperature in concrete vats. The same way that their ancestors worked in the sixteenth century. The winery preserves the old traditions of elaboration like the treading of the grape and pressed in the hand press for the elaboration of its more special wine "Heart of Lake" or "Corazon de Lago", a wine made with carbonic maceration, like those that people drunk before the mechanization of the wineries. The guided tour lasts approximately one hour and is conducted in groups with a specialized guide. During the tour old work tools are shown as goat skin to transport wine, pitcher and wooden tubs. It is also a final video to underestand better the artisian process of Corazon de Lago. A visit to travel trought the time, for the diffusion of the ancestral traditions of La Rioja, for the recovery of the roots and the total comprehension of winemaking precess from the XVI century until our days. A journey back in time to our best origins. (The reservations must be made by phone through our website. The temperature of the underground cellar is 13º all year round, so a jacket is necessary even in summer.) We are waiting for you in our family winery, Bodegas Lecea! See more..
5.0 Bodegas Tritium (698 reviews)
- Fantastic and Original Wine Tasting!
Monday: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Tritium winery is a XV century old winery recovered by Francisco and Javier, both friends and the 4th generation of wine makers in their families. Their wines come from the amazing old vineyards their grand parents planted 100 years ago. They believe in Terroir and their wines are exactly the expression of their ancient knowledge. See more..
5.0 Bodega La Rioja Alta S.A. (595 reviews)
- Loving the wine heritage
Monday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

In 1890, La Rioja Alta SA was founded by five families sharing a common passion for wine. It was the start of an ongoing quest for excellence that their descendants still pursue. Since then we have managed to extract the best from the marriage of our tradition in wine ageing, to state-of-the-art technology in grape fermentation. Our wines (Viña Ardanza, Gran Reserva 904, etc.) have become an international reference for the finest Rioja wines. See more..
5.0 Marques de Murrieta (403 reviews)
- Best winery visiting experience
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Marques de Murrieta is an older than 165 years-old winery where the deep respect for the history and the tradition finds a perfect balance with the focus on the future. Its origin dates from 1852 when Luciano Murrieta y Garcia -Lemoine produces the first fine wine from Rioja and is the first one to export it. He acquires the Ygay Estate and builds his emblematic Ygay Castle. In 1983 Vicente Cebrian Sagarriga, tenth Count of Creixell, takes over the project and after his death in 1996, his children, who are currently responsible of such an ambitious and endearing family business that they strengthen day after day with its presence in the different continents. The uniqueness and quality of the Marques de Murrieta wines is determined, to a great extent, by the singular caracter of the Ygay Estate, 300 hectares of own vineyards located around the winery, which allow the absolute control of the raw material. L See more..
5.0 RiojaNatura (307 reviews)
- Awesome!
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Zoos

Visitas guiadas de 1 hora y media aproximada interactuando con los animales. Entrada 9€ a partir de los 2 años. Se permite entrar comida y bebida y disponen de microondas. See more..
5.0 Bohedal Bodega Boutique (263 reviews)
- Excellent wine, worthwhile stop
Monday: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

I have been here several times and every time I visit Rioja I stop in. If you are into wine and like to discover wines that few other know about, Bohedal is a good place to visit. To begin with, the owner will give you the tour and/or tasting herself. Second, they no longer offer free tasting tours (so you will not be disturbed by busloads of people) and that means more time to enjoy the wine - Hint: if you do decide to buy wine the tasting is normally free. Taste, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, but the consistent quality of this boutique winery is undeniable. Prices are reasonable for the region and the visit is well worthwhile if you are in the Haro region and would like a more personal tour of a working Rioja winery. See more..
5.0 Bodega Conde de los Andes (231 reviews)
- Amazing experience
Monday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Wineries & Vineyards

We are in the heart of Rioja Alta, a short distance away from Haro and Briones. Wine is deeply rooted in the history of our small village, as evidenced by its noble houses built in the 17th and 18th centuries. Churrumendi Hill, Ollauri's highest point, offers stunning views of the River Ebro valley, between the Sierra de la Demanda peaks and the limestone walls of Sierra Cantabria and Toloño mountain ranges. Today, with the Murúa family at the helm, Bodegas Ollauri-Conde de los Andes brings back an age-old tradition. It was in 1894 when Federico Paternina built the modern cellar where his ancestors had been making and storing wine since the 15th century. After successive changes in ownership that have marked recent decades, Julián and Javier Murúa have begun a new era. See more..
5.0 Bodegas Campo Viejo (198 reviews)
- Breathtaking scale of operations with strong environmental values
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

If you want to discover the true taste of Rioja, there is no better place than Campo Viejo winery. You will see how wines are made, discover our environmentally friendly practices and enjoy a wine tasting session of our favourite vintages. During the visit, you will learn about the history of Campo Viejo, our innovative winery with one of the most impressive barrel ageing rooms in the world, our commitment to environment and much more. See more..
5.0 Globos Arcoiris (174 reviews)
- Stunning service and awesome experience
Monday: 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM Balloon Rides

The pilot, the personal and everyone were nice and kind. The flight was beautiful and very well organized. They seemed to know a lot about the place. Absolutely recommended for anyone that goes to visit La Rioja! The food was also delicious and it’s definitely a must-do experience! See more..
5.0 Bodegas Urbina (148 reviews)
- Visit here to find out all about Rioja Wines
Monday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

This Bodegas is a family run business and if you want a very full tour of a Riojan Bodegas, Urbina is the place. The wine is made with passion and is a perfect example of what Rioja can offer. the tour also is very informative and interesting. Definately worth a visit. See more..
5.0 Bodegas Vina Ijalba S.A. (131 reviews)
- Wonderful wine, friendly and generous staff
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Vina Ijalba is innovation, research and development, differentiation and sustainability. The principles of organic wine production are applied throughout the entire process and a focus on sustainability is always present. During the visit we introduce you to La Rioja, The DOCa (appellation), certainly the peculiarities of our winery, vineyards and much more. See more..
5.0 Altanza (123 reviews)
- Special experience
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

We have had such a great time listening to the interesting stories of Stephanie and seeing the beautiful Bodega. It was very impressive to see the thousands of oak barrels. The wine tasting was very good and we have learned a lot about your wines. These wines are all excellent. I would absolutely recommend the tour and wines. Thank you again! See more..
5.0 Bodegas Valenciso (123 reviews)
- Perfect wine
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

The name Valenciso is an acronym of our founders last names: Luis Valentin and Carmen Enciso. Both have been working in the riojan wine industry for 35 years, and it’s been 21 years since they made the decision to fulfill the dream of their lives: Bodegas Valenciso. A small riojan wine house of big prestige! We are currently in the process of turning ecological, after several years of practicing sustainable viticulture. If you visit us Luis Valentin and Carmen Enciso will offer you their personal attention, and tell you why our Valenciso is a great rioja that surprises. We do visits in both Spanish, English and French! Our wines are elaborated in concrete tanks, before passing them over to French oak barrels, instead of the often-used American oak. All of our wines score over 90 points in the national as well as international guidebooks, and our reserva 2012 has been considered one of the best reservas in rioja by the admirable journalist Tim Atkin. Come visit and try for your self! See more..
5.0 Arizcuren Bodega & Viñedos (108 reviews)
- Original, author wine...An awesome combination of innovation and tradition
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Arizcuren wines are elaborated in a central, discrete Logroño street, recovering an activity for the city that was its own until a few decades ago. In 2016 Javier showcases his cellar garage, an urban space converted into a place of winemaking and aging. The whole artisanal process is a series of multi-purpose stages. The grapes arrive in plastic boxes and from there, they are de-stemmed, vatted and fermented, devatted and pressed, aging in barrels and earthenware, racking, bottling, labeling, encapsulation and of course, dispatch and sale. All of this in just 130 m2, in which the absence of technological advances is offset by enthusiasm and effort in the work developed. An open house project for all those who want to know how to make, care for and live Arizcuren wines. We're open for tours and tastings, don't hesitate to contact us and we'll give you options and availability. See more..
4.5 Calle del Laurel (3.632 reviews)
- Eat, Drink. Live- Calle Del Laurel
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We stayed in Logrono for 3 nights as we wanted to tour the Rioja. For the evenings, we decided to dine at or near Calle Del Laurel. We were spoilt for choice, there were bars, restaurants and bars cum restaurants galore! Some were meat specialists, some seafood, some vegetarian and there is nothing you cannot find. It was crowded, rowdy and fun Most of the places open from 8 pm onwards and at 9 pm, the place teems with patrons. The food by and large was delicious and priced reasonably . My favourite is a piece of foie gras between 2 toasty pieces of baguette. That plus a glass of wine or beer was most satisfying. Needless to say wine and beer flowed the whole evening and it is about the best way to spend an evening in the Rioja See more..
4.5 Bodegas Franco Espanolas (1.374 reviews)
- Excellent, professional bodega tour- tell attendees to leave phones on silent though!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

Visit a hundred year old winery in Logrono, five minute walking from the city centre. Main wine brands: Diamante and Rioja Bordon See more..
4.5 Vivanco (978 reviews)
- Really interesting wine museum
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

VIVANCO IS MUCH MORE THAN EXPERIENCES We seek to transport you to a new universe of sensations where the wine takes centre stage. 9,000 m2 of emotions and activities around culture, art, cuisine, flavour and fun. The meeting point between knowledge and the enjoyment of wine. Today at Vivanco we understand wine as a way of life from an innovative, energy-filled perspective, offering you a unique, exclusive experience around the Culture of Wine. Winery, Foundation and Experiences are a faithful reflection of the commitment of the Vivanco family to "giving back to wine what wine has given us", which we invite you to discover. See more..
4.5 Bodegas Muga (846 reviews)
- Recommended Bodega
Wineries & Vineyards

Bodega familiar fundada en 1932 por Isaac Muga y Aurora Caño. Tradición y vanguardia se unen para que vivas tu #ExperienciaMuga Barrio de la Estación de Haro, La Rioja. See more..
4.5 Monasterio de Yuso (725 reviews)
- Monasterio interesant / Interesting monsatery to visit
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Visita obligada si pasáis por la zona. Es un monasterio con mucha historia, por lo que se recomienda la visita guiada (aproximadamente 7 euros por persona) que se adquiere directamente en las taquillas. Entre las reliquidas que se guardan en este monasterio, lo más interesante puede ser los documentos con las primeras evidencias de lengua escrita en castellano. This visit is a must if you are in the area. It is a monastery with a lot of history, so we recommend a guided tour (approximately 7 euros per person) which can be purchased directly from the ticket office. Among the relics kept in this monastery, the most interesting may be the documents with the first evidence of written language in Spanish. See more..
4.5 Bodegas Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia (584 reviews)
- Fantastic!
Wineries & Vineyards

My husband and I had planned on doing a tasting at the bodega when right before we got into a minor car accident. Our google maps wasn't updating so we continued to the winery where we met Cristina who was amazing! She helped us get the car rental company on the phone, gave us water and a tasting. So kind, helpful, an amazing employee! Thank you again Cristina! After things settled down we tried the wines, they were delicious. The building is beautiful both the older parts and the newer Zaha Hadid bar. I only wish we'd had the time to do the full tour. Next time! See more..
4.5 Bodegas y Vinedos Gomez Cruzado (514 reviews)
- Fabulous
Monday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

With an anual production of less than 200,000 bottles, Gómez Cruzado is the boutique winery of el Barrio de la Estación, a century-old house where the utmost attention is given to the tipicity of the ‘fine wines’ from this region. See more..
4.5 Monasterio de Santa Maria La Real (353 reviews)
- An absolute must do!
Religious Sites

The monastery provides a guide and n English, so it’s easy to understand what is displayed. The whole place is such a beautiful and lovely place so it’s something that should not be left out when visiting the Rioja area. See more..
4.5 Calle San Juan (335 reviews)
- 2nd place in the Logroño`s drinking rating.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Calle San Juan is second in the five drinking streets of Logroño with a large margin both from the first place, and from Albornoz, San Agustín and Travesía del Laurel. San Juan has a lower concentration of tapas bars than on Calle Laurel. 28 bars at 150 meters. On average, 1 bar every 5.4 meters. This is a lot for an ordinary Spanish city, but not for Logrono. Laurelle boasts a concentration of 1 bar every three meters (65 bars at 200 meters). Accordingly, the phrase "everyone who enters comes out of here with a trunk and on all fours"fully applies to Calle Laurel. But you can stay alive on Calle San Juan or choose one of two positions. That's why I ended the evening here after Laurel. See more..
4.5 Bodegas David Moreno (328 reviews)
- Well worth the visit. No need to book.
Monday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

It all began when David was 33 years old. He left his job as Technical Engineer in Seat Company, Barcelona, and returned home in Badarán, Rioja, in order to dedícate his life to his true passion: wine. In 1981 David started elaborating his first wines in small wineries that belonged to neighbours and friends. It was in 1988 when, after much effort and sweat, he finally could start with the construction of the current winery. Always together with his beloved wife Mari Trini. Nowadays David is helped by his daughters Gemma and Paula. The three work together to guarantee the continuity of the winery and quality of the wines. David Moreno has always bet for the wine tourism since the beginning of his elaboration activity. Our doors have always been opened, and this is why we are one of the pioneers in this field. We offer to the visitor different options and experiences to enjoy in the vineyard and winery, where they will most of the times be able to meet the family. See more..
4.5 Iglesia de San Bartolome (273 reviews)
- Logroño has much to offer
Religious Sites

This is a cool church, an open door to the Camino de Santiago. I feel like a piligrim, even if I just visit and look a the carvings of this church. See more..
4.5 Bodegas Bilbainas (252 reviews)
- Nice
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Great place to be going and wine tasting! Great ambience with some good wines .. if you like bubbly and sweet ones then their BRUT SEMI SECO is a great option with only € 1.5 per glass . You get per glass ranging from €1.5 to €5 for a glass. Got a nice seating arrangement very modern and comfortable place to spend s few hours drinking and talking!! See more..
4.5 Museo de la Rioja (236 reviews)
- Knowing La Rioja archeologic, historical and local richness
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

In this museum, which is totally free, you can discover the local color and the history of La Rioja through the time, from the prehistory to the 20th century. The museum was very well organized, well explained and what most impressed me is that the pieces are from different parts of La Rioja, so you have the possibility to see the different cultures and economic, artistic activities contained within this Comunidad Autónoma, this region of Spain. The staff members were very friendly and helpful. If you pass by Logroño, don't miss it. It is also located in the middle of Laurel area, full of restaurants and bars to eat delicious tapas and wine See more..
4.5 Bodegas Ontañón, El Templo del Vino (218 reviews)
- Interesting
Monday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

If you are planning to visit a winery in Rioja, you cannot miss Bodegas Ontañón and our unique Templo del Vino. It is one of the most special wineries in the Rioja wine appellation just 5 minutes from the centre of Logroño. The Pérez Cuevas Family, founders of Bodegas Ontañón, has been connected with the land and with wine for over 80 years. In those days they made their own wine in a hermit’s cave-type wine cellar in the “Bodegas Quarter” of Quel, following a tradition dating back over 300 years. Their passion for this drink led them to share this “Wine Cult” with the rest of the world and that is why they founded the first Temple of Wine in Logroño. They did not just create a winery for making and ageing wine, but rather a special place, looked after by the God of Wine and Mythological Heroes in the form of huge sculptures, paintings and stained glass, where the wine of the Ontañón Family attains its maximum expression. See more..
4.5 Catedral de El Salvador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada (212 reviews)
- A must see in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This cathedral must be visited for several reasons. Firstly the sepulcher of Santo Domingo is actually beautiful. Secondly the baroque retable from Damián Forment (early 16th century) is the only one from this artist to be wood-carved. This retable is now set in the transept because when he was removed in 1995 to be refurbished, the Roman aspe was discovered again, especially its 4 pillars including one featuring king David and his luth (third reason). Finally, do not miss the white living cock and hen, illustrating the famous legend of the unhanged hangman. See more..