Logroño – the wine capital of Rioja

Logroño is the famous center of the wine region DOC Rioja, known all over the world for its excellent wines and the capital of the smallest autonomous region of Spain - La Rioja.

This cozy and welcoming city, standing on the Ebro River, bore the title of “Gastronomic Capital of Spain 2012” and “European Capital of Sport 2014”. Its roots go back to the deep past, before this place was a Roman port on the Ebro River when it was navigable, and on Mount Cantabria, at the foot of which the city stretched, lived ancient Celto-Iberians. And today Logroño remains an important pilgrimage point on the Way of Santiago, hundreds of pilgrims from all over the world pass through it every day, who gain strength before continuing the road.

While walking through the historic part of the city, you will see the concafederal Cathedral of La Redonda, famous for its iconic work by Michelangelo, as well as the tower and gate of Reveyin, which preserve the glorious history of the brave border town and the amazing tradition of annual distribution of fish and wine. We will explore a beautiful example of Gothic architecture Church of San Bartolome with its ornate portal and the monumental Church of Santiago with awe-inspiring statue of Santiago Matamoros, as well as other attractions of the city. You will learn about the high-profile trials of the Spanish Inquisition, whose tribunal was located in Logroño, and the heartwarming legends of the Reconquista era, during which Logroño played an important role.

We will take a look at the traditional “tapeo” on Laurel Street, popularly known as the “Elephant Trail”, with the largest concentration of bars and restaurants in the city – a real paradise for true gourmets, where you can taste the famous Spanish tapas combined with the best wines of Rioja.