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La Rioja (Spanish: [la ˈrjoxa]) is an autonomous community and province in Spain, in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. Its capital is Logroño . Other cities and towns in the province include Calahorra , Arnedo , Alfaro , Haro , Santo Domingo de la Calzada , and Nájera .
Logroño (Spanish: [loˈɣɾoɲo] ⓘ) is the capital of the autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. Located in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, primarily in the right (South) bank of the Ebro River, Logroño has historically been a place of passage, such as the Camino de Santiago.
La Rioja, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) and historical region of Spain coextensive with the north-central Spanish provincia (province) of La Rioja (until 1980 called Logroño). La Rioja is bordered by the autonomous communities of the Basque Country to the north, Navarra to the northeast, and Castile-León to the south and west.
La Rioja representa el 1 % de la superficie de España y sin embargo cuenta con aproximadamente el 46 % de las especies de vertebrados que residen en España y el 60 % de los peninsulares. También vive aquí el 21 % de los vertebrados endémicos de la península ibérica.
Culture and wine together make an unbeatable combination. And add to that some amazing natural attractions... In La Rioja you'll find Mediterranean forests, high-mountain areas, lunar landscapes…. And don't miss the Sierra de Cebollera Nature Reserve or the Arnedillo Biosphere Reserve.
May 21, 2024 · From sampling Spain’s best red wine, to exploring underrated charming cities, and feasting on tapas, there is so much to do in La Rioja.
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Jul 6, 2011 · Along the Camino de Santiago, the Rioja's small towns are home to ancient monasteries and novel wineries. The rolling hillsides are perfect for growing their eponymous wine.
