{"id":143959,"date":"2025-02-19T17:18:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T16:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/rioja-alavesa-what-to-see-and-what-to-do\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T17:56:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T16:56:26","slug":"rioja-alavesa-what-to-see-and-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/araba\/what-to-see-in-araba\/rioja-alavesa-what-to-see-and-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Rioja Alavesa, what to see and what to do."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a256bcf0b6cd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a256bcf0b6cd\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/araba\/what-to-see-in-araba\/rioja-alavesa-what-to-see-and-what-to-do\/#Enjoy_Rioja_Alavesa_through_its_wineries_villages_and_gastronomy_3_axes_that_fill_this_land_with_charm\" >Enjoy Rioja Alavesa through its wineries, villages and gastronomy, 3 axes that fill this land with charm.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/araba\/what-to-see-in-araba\/rioja-alavesa-what-to-see-and-what-to-do\/#Information_on_Rioja_Alavesa\" >Information on Rioja Alavesa.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/araba\/what-to-see-in-araba\/rioja-alavesa-what-to-see-and-what-to-do\/#Rioja_Alavesa_7_experiences_to_enjoy_a_magical_area\" >Rioja Alavesa, 7 experiences to enjoy a magical area .<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_Rioja_Alavesa_through_its_wineries_villages_and_gastronomy_3_axes_that_fill_this_land_with_charm\"><\/span>Enjoy Rioja Alavesa through its wineries, villages and gastronomy, 3 axes that fill this land with charm.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rioja Alavesa (Arabar Errioxa in Basque), is a region of Alava located in the south of the Basque Country. A region, rich in history and gastronomy, bordered to the north by the Cantabria and Tolo\u00f1o mountain ranges and to the south by the Ebro river. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ruta-entre-vi%C3%B1edos-Rioja-Alavesa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8225\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ruta-entre-vi%C3%B1edos-Rioja-Alavesa-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Route through the vineyards, Rioja Alavesa\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\"\/><\/a><div class=\"box info  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information_on_Rioja_Alavesa\"><\/span><strong>Information on Rioja Alavesa.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"checklist tie-list-shortcode\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What is Rioja Alavesa?<\/strong>  One of the 7 cuadrillas (districts) that make up the province of Alava-Araba.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the capital of Rioja Alavesa?<\/strong>  Laguardia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many inhabitants does Rioja Alavesa have?  <\/strong>Approximately 12,000.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many towns make up Rioja Alavesa? <\/strong>23.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many wineries can we find in Rioja Alavesa?<\/strong>  More than 400.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Denomination of Origin is produced in Rioja Alavesa?<\/strong>  Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which olive variety is native to Rioja Alavesa?<\/strong>  Arroniz.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Typical menu of the Rioja Alavesa?<\/strong>  Potatoes Rioja style and lamb chops with vine shoots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Vi%C3%B1edos-Rioja-Alavesa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8271\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Vi%C3%B1edos-Rioja-Alavesa-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Rioja Alavesa Vineyards\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\"\/><\/a>This corner of Euskal Herria, hides in its interior thousands of subway cavities, thousands of tunnels made for military purposes that today protect some of the best wines in the world. Many people travel to this region of Alava called by its great wines and peculiar wineries, but they leave in love with its villages, people and gastronomy, facets that we recommend to enjoy through the 7 experiences that we recommend below. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"box shadow  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rioja_Alavesa_7_experiences_to_enjoy_a_magical_area\"><\/span><strong>Rioja Alavesa, 7 experiences to enjoy a magical area .<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><u>Do you want to know what to see and do in Rioja alavesa?<\/u><\/strong>  This region is perfect for a getaway at any time of the year, a place to enjoy the tranquility offered by this rural area of the Basque Country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit to Villa Lucia: <\/strong>Before starting the tour among wineries, we strongly recommend a visit to Villa Lucia, the wine theme center of Laguardia. This space offers us to learn about the basic principles of wine before entering one of its many wineries. A proposal that we gladly accept.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Museo-Villa-Luc%C3%ADa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8194\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Museo-Villa-Luc%C3%ADa-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Lucia Museum\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\"\/><\/a><div class=\"box success  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<p>Recommended reading: <span class=\"item-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/araba\/que-ver-araba\/villa-lucia\/\">Villa Luc\u00eda, Rioja Alavesa wine theme center.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winery visits<\/strong>: In the 23 municipalities that make up this region we have wineries for all tastes, small \/ large, family \/ international, expensive \/ cheap, modern \/ traditional &#8230; Depending on the length of your trip to Rioja Alavesa, we recommend 2 options:<\/p>\n<div class=\"starlist tie-list-shortcode\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>Short duration<\/u>: We understand by short duration a stay of 1 to 3 days. It is in this type of trip where we recommend visiting a single winery, a family winery, traditional and charming. <\/li>\n<li><u>Long duration<\/u>: We understand by long duration any trip that lasts more than 3 days. It is in this type of stay where we recommend visiting 2 types of wineries. A traditional winery (such as the one we recommend on a short-term trip) and a modern, international winery with avant-garde buildings.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Interior-bodega-Gonz%C3%A1lez-Teso.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8157\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Interior-bodega-Gonz%C3%A1lez-Teso-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the Gonz\u00e1lez Teso winery\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\"\/><\/a>Both types of wineries are very attractive, each with its own charms, choose yours and enjoy it! If you are looking for a traditional family winery, we recommend reading our article about <a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/araba\/que-ver-araba\/bodega-gontes\/\">Bodega Gontes.<\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit to trujales<\/strong>: At this point, many of you may be thinking, what is a trujal? A trujal is an oil mill, a press where the olives are squeezed. A different visit in which we have the opportunity to taste extra virgin olive oil, an experience that we should definitely do on any trip to Rioja Alavesa.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Vaso-de-cata-de-aceite.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8244\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Vaso-de-cata-de-aceite-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Oil tasting glass\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Vaso-de-cata-de-aceite-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Vaso-de-cata-de-aceite-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a>The Basque trujales are historical areas of the Rioja Alavesa, and although it may not seem so, vines and olive trees arrived in this corner of the province of Alava at the same time. Olive trees, olives and oil fell into oblivion due to the low productivity obtained from this fruit. Here is a comparison between the use of olives and grapes to give us an idea:  <\/p>\n<div class=\"box success  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"plus tie-list-shortcode\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 liter of wine = approximately 1.5 liters of grapes.<\/li>\n<li>1 liter of extra virgin olive oil = 5 kg of olives approximately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Aceite-Arrolan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8234\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Aceite-Arrolan-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Arrolan Oil\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Aceite-Arrolan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Aceite-Arrolan-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a>As you can see, the use of grapes is much higher than that of olives, a fact which more than justifies the fact that Rioja Alavesa is one of the regions with the highest number of wineries per square kilometer in the whole peninsula.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box success  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<p>Recommended reading: <a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/araba\/que-ver-araba\/que-ver-en-lanciego\/\"><span class=\"item-title\">What to see in Lanciego, Rioja Alavesa.<\/span><\/a> y <span class=\"item-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/araba\/que-ver-araba\/cata-de-aceite\/\">Oil tasting in 3 easy steps.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visiting villages<\/strong>: Charming villages abound in Rioja Alavesa. Stone houses, walled spaces, narrow streets, beautiful views and subway cellars are just some of the many charms of these urban centers that dot this geography full of vineyards. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Huerto-del-Fraile-Lanciego.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8261\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Huerto-del-Fraile-Lanciego-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Huerto del Fraile, Lanciego\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Huerto-del-Fraile-Lanciego-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Huerto-del-Fraile-Lanciego-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"box shadow  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<p>Captained by Laguardia, one of the most charming villages of all Rioja Alavesa, we find a long list of towns to visit, among them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laguardia.<\/li>\n<li>Lanciego.<\/li>\n<li>Labastida.<\/li>\n<li>Elciego.<\/li>\n<li>Samaniego.<\/li>\n<li>Oion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>These small villages are easy to see in a short space of time, we recommend a tour of all of them, a route between old towns in Alava that you will fall in love with. We recommend to read &#8220;<span class=\"item-title\"><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/araba\/que-ver-araba\/que-ver-que-hacer-labastida\/\">What to see and what to do in Labastida, Rioja Alavesa&#8221;.<\/a><\/span> <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Routes<\/strong>: The fields of vineyards, cereal and olive trees make this land, a romantic land, full of color (especially in autumn), spaces among which we recommend walking enjoying the incredible views that offer us accompanied at all times by silence and tranquility. These places are perfect to leave behind the hustle and bustle of the big cities and disconnect from the routine. Relax.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TurismoVasco-bodega-remelluri.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8228\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TurismoVasco-bodega-remelluri-1024x502.jpg\" alt=\"TourismVasco winery remelluri\" width=\"618\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TurismoVasco-bodega-remelluri.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TurismoVasco-bodega-remelluri-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy the gastronomy: <\/strong>Although we recommend enjoying the typical menu of Rioja Alavesa: Potatoes Rioja style and lamb chops with vine shoots, we must not forget that Rioja Alavesa belongs to the Basque Country, a territory where the gastronomic culture has led us to have some of the most famous restaurants around the world, which is why we recommend enjoying any other dish that you crave sure not disappoint.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Huevos-Mes%C3%B3n-Alai.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8221\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Huevos-Mes%C3%B3n-Alai-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Eggs, Mes\u00f3n Alai\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We recommend our experience at <a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/araba\/donde-comer-araba\/meson-alai\/\">Mes\u00f3n Alai in Labastida<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dolmen la chabola de la hechicera: <\/strong>The dolmen la chabola de la hechicera is only the representative of many others of its kind. A dolmen located at the foot of the Sierra de Cantabria offers a typical shot of a tourist postcard, to frame. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/La-hechicera-dolmen-rioja-alavesa.jpg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8239\" src=\"http:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/La-hechicera-dolmen-rioja-alavesa.jpg-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The sorceress, rioja alavesa dolmen\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/La-hechicera-dolmen-rioja-alavesa.jpg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/La-hechicera-dolmen-rioja-alavesa.jpg-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Llanada alavesa<\/strong>: The Herrera pass, the natural border that separates the mountainous area of Araba with the <strong>Rioja Alavesa<\/strong>, gives us incredible views of the area that concerns us today. A real treat for the senses. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Vistas-desde-el-puerto-Herrera.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12401\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Vistas-desde-el-puerto-Herrera-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Views from the Herrera port, Rioja Alavesa\" width=\"618\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Vistas-desde-el-puerto-Herrera.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Vistas-desde-el-puerto-Herrera-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, these 7 experiences allow us to know <strong>what to see and what to do in Rioja Alavesa<\/strong> in a dynamic and fun way. Experiences with which we enjoy the lands of Rioja Alavesa contemplating each and every one of its most emblematic features. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy Rioja Alavesa through its wineries, villages and gastronomy, 3 axes that fill this land with charm. &nbsp; Rioja Alavesa (Arabar Errioxa in Basque), is a region of Alava located in the south of the Basque Country. 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