La Rioja Region in Spain

La Rioja Region is marked by idyllic vineyards watered by the Ebro River, the lovely Cantabrian Mountains with the river valley below, and vast open blue skies. This northern Spanish region is best known for its full-bodied Spanish red wines, produced in wineries ranging from large commercial setups to small, local wine cellars. The most prominent town in the region is Haro and in summer, you can catch the Haro Wine Festival, which features the iconic Batalla del Vino or battle of the wines! The hoary monasteries of Suso and Yuso in the old town of San Millán de la Cogolla are worth a visit, as is the imposing Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Sign up for wine tasting sessions at the local bodegas (wineries) and explore the region’s UNESCO World Heritage monasteries and cathedrals to savor its diverse charms.