La Rioja Wine Region
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Spain's lush wine region
Tucked away between the Basque Country, Navarre and Castilla y Leon, northern La Rioja may be small, but it’s perfectly formed and, quite literally, full of spirit.
Internationally famous for the quality of its produce, the wines that bear its name, La Rioja showcases more than 500 wineries nestled in vast vineyards. While you’re here, you can discover tiny family owned and operated bodegas alongside massive industrial producers such as the Bodegas Ysios and Marqués de Riscal with their fanciful, Dali-like facades. All this and more are undoubted highlights of a personalised Jacada food and wine tour in Spain. Our experts can design an itinerary to take your from the vineyards of La Rioja to the pinxtos scene of San Sebastian. It’s not all vineyards though. La Rioja also presents a beautifully varied landscape of forests, Iberian mountain ranges, lunar-like landscapes and no less than seven rivers which along with their tributaries have carved almost countless valleys and grandiose canyons.
This diverse region offers more than just the pleasures of the grape. The legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage also passes through La Rioja which is famous for its ancient churches. The marvellous Suso and Yuso monasteries are thought to be some of the oldest in Spain and it is here that the very first Spanish and Basque words are alleged to have been written down. If you fancy a break from rural vineyard towns and quite pilgrim churches though, the lively capital of Logroño is where nearly half of all Rioja’s inhabitants live and provides a welcome break. You can also follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, marvelling at the fossilised remains at sites such as Munilla, Igea, Cornago and Enciso.
Luxury accommodation in La Rioja Wine Region
There are many incredible places to stay in La Rioja Wine Region. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Where to go
Andalusia
Andalusia possesses the most-varied terrain in all of Spain and boasts both a Mediterranean and an Atlantic coastline.
Barcelona
Barcelona caters to every type of traveller, from honeymooners and beach lovers to art aficionados, foodies and culture hunters.
Bilbao
Sophisticated, cosmopolitan, and vibrant, Bilbao is the modern face of the Basques.
Catalonia and the Costa Brava
Along Catalonia’s rugged coast, the Costa Brava, secluded beaches are punctuated by fishing towns.
Duero Valley Wine Region
With more than 300 wineries, there’s no chance of going thirsty. Each and every winemaker is immensely proud of their product and have their own secrets.
Granada
Granada is as famous for its beautiful gardens and charming narrow streets as for its tavern-style nightlife and Flamenco-skilled gypsy artists.
Madrid
The Spanish capital is bursting with life and passion and through its well planned streets course Madrilenos, the city’s inhabitants.
Malaga and the Costa del Sol
Malaga is best known for the Costa del Sol, a stretch of sandy coastline punctuated by Marbella and Puerto Banus Marina, as well as sleepier fishing villages.
Mallorca
Beloved by Chopin, George Sand, Joan Miro, and other such luminaries, the largest of the Balearic Islands is nothing short of inspiring.
San Sebastian
The sophisticated and shimmering city of San Sebastian in the north has quickly become the Spanish city of choice for those in the know.
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela is one of the country’s most culturally and historically significant cities.
Seville
Seville has resurrected itself as the capital and largest city of Andalusia, full of Spanish grandeur.
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Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
