What to do in La Rioja: the best plans for your wine tourism getaway

The small community of La Rioja holds a multitude of surprising places. This region, capable of producing one of the most prestigious designations of origin both nationally and internationally, allows us to discover amazing places and a great concentration of cultural heritage. In this article we tell you everything you can’t miss in this great wine tourism area. The historic city of Logroño can be your starting point to begin your adventure, a way of travelling that has undoubtedly become a trend. Due to its product and its good location, the capital of the temple of wine tourism is one of the essential destinations on these routes. From here, visiting wineries in La Rioja and delving into the world of wine is a fun and simple activity, designed for everyone. Bodegas Franco-Españolas is located in the heart of the city centre. Its century-old building combines tradition and innovation to produce its two great wines: Bordón and Diamante. In the same city, you can also visit Bodegas Ontañón, whose products share a common theme: classical mythology. You can also visit Bodegas Olarra, known as the Great Cathedral of Rioja, an impressive building designed by the architect Juan Antonio Ridruejo. But if you also want to take advantage of your trip to get away from urban tourism, we suggest you visit other smaller towns in La Rioja Alta, La Rioja Alavesa and La Rioja Oriental, full of culture and incredible wine tourism experiences. In the town of Cenicero, you can stroll around Bodegas Riojanas, a place where tradition and innovation from more than a century of history coexist. In the same town is Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres, where you can learn about the work in their vineyards and discover their passion for wine. A few minutes’ drive away, in Laguardia, you can visit Bodegas Ysios, an essential stop in the heart of La Rioja Alavesa to get to know this area so closely linked to wine. There you can also visit Solar de Samaniego, a winery with a unique wine tourism experience, which has collaborated with the UNESCO Chair of Cultural Landscapes and Heritage. If you are also a fan of nature and you fancy a mountain route to end your adventure, we know the perfect place. In the south of the region, bordering the province of Soria, is the Sierra de Cebollera, a setting of more than 23,000 hectares that is perfect for a break along the way. Dream spots such as the Puente Ra waterfalls, or corners such as Venta de Piqueras or the mountain villages of Lumbreras and Villoslada, where you can put the finishing touch to a great wine tourism getaway.