La
Rioja, Spain Travel & Accommodation Guide
Lodging,
Paradores & Hotels in La Rioja, Spain
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La
Rioja, Spain - Hotels, Paradores & Rural Hotels by city:
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Arnedillo
Hotels - Azofra
Hotels - Calahorra
Hotels - Haro
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Laguardia
Hotels - Logroño
Hotels - Santo
Domingo de la Calzada Hotels
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| La Rioja is a province and
autonomous community of northern Spain. Its capital is Logroño.
Other cities and towns in the province include Calahorra, Arnedo, Haro,
San Asensio, Navalsaz, and Nájera. It is bordered by the Basque
Country (province of Álava), Navarra, Aragon (province of Zaragoza),
and Castile and León (provinces of Soria and Burgos). The Río
Ebro flows through this region, as does the Río Oja, for which it
is known. The territory of La Rioja was formerly known as the
province of Logroño for the fortified site around which it developed.
The 12th-century church Iglesia de Santa Maria de Palacio recalls its original
as a chapel of the administrative palace. The area is particularly
famous worldwide for its wonderful wines. Rioja is a wine from a
region named after the Rio Oja in Spain, a tributary of the Ebro. It is
made from grapes grown in the provinces of La Rioja, Southern Álava
or Navarre. |
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| La Rioja is further
subdivided into three zones (in rising order of warmth) Rioja Alavesa,
Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja. Rioja Alta is the highest of these zones and
is said to produce the best wine. Many wines have traditionally blended
fruit from all 3 regions though there is a slow growth in single zone wines.
Holidays
in Rioja and Logrono Holiday Attractions
La Rioja is a region of northern
Spain and is bordered entirely by the regions of Navarre, Basque Country,
Aragon and Castilla Leon. Its capital is the city of Logrono and other
important cities and towns in the province include Haro, Calahorra, Arnedo
and Alfaro. The region is characteristically dry and arid but also has
a hint of the Mediterranean and some wonderful scenery in the north of
the region with its high mountain ranges... read
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| ARNEDILLO
FEATURED HOTELS - LA RIOJA, SPAIN |
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| Arnedillo - Spa town in La
Rioja, Spain. "Excursions throughout the Cidacos, rich in fossils
(dinosaur footprints). Walking in the beech woods of Santiago and Poyales
with the possibility of observing deer, roe deer and wild boar. Hot springs
(52.2ºC) and the Arnedillo spa at only 500m from the hotel. Caza,
Pesca, Senderismo." Rusticae Hospederia Las Pedrolas |
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Rusticae
Hospederia Las Pedrolas, Arnedillo
This 1760 gothic style house
located next to the Amedillo parish church has been designated a building
of National Historic Interest. The house has recently been restored maintaining
the original structure of the Baroque period as can be witnessed by the
timber beams and the coat of arms on the front of the house. The decor
is simple and elegant with mainly neutral colours that contrast with the
slate flooring and stretches of stone on some of the walls. The sitting
room, with a fireplace has a large window that opens out onto a small pleasant
patio with a marble fountain surrounded with plants and flowers. The breakfasts
are plentiful and include local delicacies such as home-made jams made
with lemon, apple with rum and raisins, chestnuts and mandarins.
The rooms are spacious and very comfortable and the only sound that can
be heard is the chime of the church bells. |
| AZOFRA
FEATURED HOTELS - LA RIOJA, SPAIN |
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| Azofra - town in La Rioja
- attractions include the David Mereno Winery, Rioja Alta Golf Club, San
Millan de la Cogolla Monastery, Paternina Winery, Wurth Museum and Valdezcaray
skiing. |
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Real
Casona de las Amas, Azofra
The Real Casona de las Amas
is located in Azofra in Rioja, within five kilometres of David Mereno Winery
and seven kilometres of Rioja Alta Golf Club. The hotel dates from
the 17th century and has many original features such as coats of arms and
fireplaces. There are spa services onsite, which include in-room
massage and a jetted tub. Complimentary parking is available and there
is an outdoor swimming pool. The restaurant at Real Casona de las Amas
serves Mediterranean dishes in an informal setting. Breakfast is complimentary
and there is a bar. Guests can hire bicycles from the hotel and play
mini-golf in the grounds. There are 16 guestrooms at the hotel, all of
which provide desks, wireless Internet access, and safes. |
| Calahorra
- located on a
promontory overlooking the fertile plain of Cidacos, the town's chief activity
is distributing the area's excellent garden produce. Worth visiting
in the historic centre of Calahorra are the Gothic style Cathedral.
In the Muslim old town there is a Roman arch and the church of San Andrés,
from the 16th century. In Plaza del Raso, a former Roman forum, stands
the church of Santiago, the finest example of La Rioja's Neoclassic style. |
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Hotel
Zenit, Calahorra
Located 1 kilometre from
the city centre of Calahorra, on the N-232 road, right in the heart of
the La Rioja vine-growing area. It is a hotel with 30 rooms, ideal
for enjoying a few days in the countryside, as well as for business people
and representatives, to stop off and enjoy a complete range of services
and comfort. The hotel has a good restaurant, which is specialised
in the traditional cuisine of this rich agricultural area, and it has its
own car park (20,000 sq.m.). It also has a green area with outdoor swimming
pool. La Plana Restaurant - Our restaurant service offers you the
possibility of enjoying our buffet breakfast where you can taste the most
appetising dishes. We set our offer off with the La Plana Restaurant, where
you can taste exquisite dishes which will delight lovers of good food. |
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Parador
de Calahorra, Calahorra, La Rioja
The Parador, built using
red bricks, strikes a wonderful contrast with the clear waters of the river
Ebro and the Cidacos Valley. The garden, thick with vegetation and
full of flowers and palm trees, is part of one of the most important historical
and artistic buildings in La Rioja. The ancient Calagurris is of roman
origin, and its cathedral is its most famous building. The building's features
include huge doorways, windows and blinds with smooth interior lines and
obvious medieval decorative influences. The conference suites are spacious
with modern and functional facilities. The Riojan cuisine is based on the
quality of the ingredients produced in the region. Its specialities include,
vegetable stew, pochas (haricot bean stew), lamb chops with peppers, and
pears or peaches cooked in wine. |
| Haro
- Haro region is the
most northwestern region of La Rioja, becoming the frontier with Burgos
and Alava. Its capital, Haro has a 40.32 Km2 area. It is the economic centre
of the administrative area, which embraces 49 town councils, including
Haro. Its altitude above sea level (496,50m in the Paz Square) provides
a warm climate in summer and a cold and cloudy weather in winter.
Haro is the center of wine production, and a well-known folkloristic event
is its annual "battle of the wine". Of major touristic interest is the
the Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James), a part of which leads through
La Rioja. The monasteries along that way are not only of high artistic
but as well cultural importance, here was written the first text ever in
Castilian Spanish. |
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Hotel
Luz, Haro
This modern and comfortable
3 stars hotel is located in the heart of Haro. This charming hotel,
inaugurated in April 2000, is modern in style yet maintains functionality
and comfort in every setting. Every aspect of the decor, down to the finest
detail, has been thoughtfully produced to create a pleasant and relaxing
environment, so that you can enjoy comfort and a well-deserved break during
your stay. Standard double room - standard room with 2 twin beds
/ full bath satellite TV / spacious / air-conditioning - standard room
- standard room with 2 twin beds / full bath satellite TV / spacious /
air-conditioning. |
| LAGUARDIA
FEATURED HOTELS, RIOJA ALAVA/BASQUE COUNTRY |
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| Laguardia - situated in the
Rioja Alava wine region 20 kilometres from Logroño. |
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Hotel
Marqués de Riscal, Elceigo - 5 kms from Laguardia
Set in the Rioja wine region,
the Hotel Marqués de Riscal is located in the centre of Elciego,
Spain, within 22 kilometres of Logroño and 110 kilometres from Bilbao.
The boutique Hotel Marqués de Riscal is housed in a landmark avant-garde
property designed by Frank Gehry, with his trademark curved metal flourishes
offsetting the hotel's historic 19th-century wine cellars. At the
Caudalíe Vinothérapie Spa, guests can work out in the fitness
room, cool off in the indoor pool, and relax in the sauna and steam room
or with beauty treatments incorporating 'wine therapy'. The hotel also
has a rooftop lounge and library, and guests can take in panoramic views
of the town and vineyards from the hotel's eight terraces. The Hotel
Marqués de Riscal offers two dining options both featuring a contemporary
design by Frank Gehry: the hotel's Michelin-starred main restaurant offers
traditional Basque cuisine with a French influence; the trendy 1860 Restaurant
offers panoramic views and serves regional and international dishes. |
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Sercotel
Villa de Laguardia
The Sercotel Hotel Villa
de Laguardia is located in the medieval town of Laguardia, Spain, 12 kilometres
from Logroño, in the Rioja Alava wine region. There are various
golf courses in the vicinity, the nearest of which is at Logroño,
20 kilometres away. Organised wine tastings are also on offer. The Sercotel
Hotel Villa de Laguardia is a modern hotel, with traditional-style wooden
or tiled floors and natural coloured decor. It has an extensive wine cellar
and a library, with visits to local wineries organised by staff. The garden
has a waterfall and outdoor pool, and other facilities include a solarium,
gym with sauna, and TV and reading rooms. There is a large recreation area
for children. The Villa de Laguardia has a bar-café, and drinks
can be enjoyed in the garden. The El Medoc Alaves restaurant serves Basque
cuisine complemented by an extensive wine list. The dining room, with its
wooden floor, is decorated in pale blue and white. |
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DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA FEATURED PARADORES |
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| Santo Domingo de la Calzada
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46 kms from Logrono, Santo Domingo de la Calzada was a stopping point for
pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. The Romanesque/Gothic
Cathedral (1180) in the city occupies the site of an earlier church built
by Santo Domingo. The free-standing Baroque tower was built in 1767, the
doorway in 1769. The high altar has a magnificent retablo by Dami Án
Forment. To the right of the altar is a Gothic baldachin over the 12th
century tomb of Santo Domingo. |
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Parador
de Santo Domingo Bernardo de Fresneda, Sto. Domingo de la Calzada
The Parador is in the convent
of San Francisco, 800 metres from the historic centre of Santo Domingo
de la Calzada. After the restoration of the buildings, the former guest
house will be used, of considerable cultural value and the ideal base for
nature rambles. Clients will be attended to in the various departments
by students of the León school who will be putting into practice
the skills acquired in the theory and practical classes of the Parador
Training Centre, "Hostal San Marcos" in León, under our specialists
and professionals. The restaurant offers the local Piquillo peppers,
roast ribs of lamb from the Cameros mountains, mixed Ribera vegetables,
cod Rioja style, Santo Domingo cake and the famous Rioja wines with Denomination
of Origin. |
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Parador
de Santo Domingo de la Calzada
The Parador is in a 12th
century former hospital next to the Cathedral, built by Saint Domingo to
house the pilgrims on St. James' way. Regal and elegant in style,
it has majestic lounges and a vestibule full of gothic arches and coffered
ceilings. Noble materials and bright colours – blue and white – lead on
to comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms, some with canopied beds. These
warm, harmonious surroundings are also suitable for social events and gatherings.
The local red peppers must be sampled, especially if they are stuffed,
whether with black pudding or other foods. The mixed vegetable platters
are a famous product of this excellent farming region. And naturally, everything
is accompanied by the exquisite wines of La Rioja. |
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