Nature, gastronomy, wine tourism, culture, leisure, sport... Still don't know what you want to do during your summer vacations? We propose a whole series of options so that you can enjoy the plan that you like the most, whatever it is. La Rioja offers alternatives to suit all tastes, accompanied by the best local products such as chorizo from La Rioja PGI.
Land of valleys
La Rioja has an area of just over 5,000 km2 and is bounded by the Ebro Valley to the north and the Iberian System to the south. This makes it a ideal region to enjoy nature in all its splendor. Routes on foot or by bike, an outdoor picnic or a simple walk through the countryside are some of the options with which you can escape a little of the routine.
The landscape of La Rioja has numerous features: vineyards, valleys, canyons and beautiful riparian forests, such as those existing in the Natural Park of the Sierra de Cebollera.
Land with history
Throughout history, La Rioja has been a land of passage, of frontiers, a crossroads, a field of struggles, and a meeting point for people and civilizations.
Recognized as an autonomous community in 1982, when its Statute of Autonomy was approved, La Rioja has a millenary history and an architectural heritage worth visiting.
Among its most renowned monuments are the monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla, considered medieval centers of culture and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.
Land of the best chorizo
La Rioja is synonymous with good food and, among all the products and recipes that will make you fall in love, the chorizo riojano IGP stands out above all.
A traditional and quality product that delights locals and foreigners alike, at any time of the day: on tapas, in a sandwich or in a traditional dish.
Because there is nothing better than enjoying life at a slow pace during the vacations, tasting typical products of the land and discovering a little more about the properties and the elaboration process of this universal product.
Land of wines
And all this, if it is with a good wine, even better. In La Rioja you can find some of the best wines of our country, protected under the Rioja Designation of Origin.
Discover some of the wine routes that the region has to offer, such as the one of the Rioja Alta Vineyards; attend a tasting at one of our wineries or visit the Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture.
This summer, make the most of your vacations and enjoy La Rioja with all five senses.
