While Rioja wine is world famous, you might not realize that there are many tourist attractions in the area, making it a really interesting place to visit. We’re sharing some of the many reasons why you should visit La Rioja, Spain – there’s much more to the area than just wine… Ancient Castles in La Rioja, Spain There are some stunning medieval castles dotted around the area of La Rioja, including 15th century Castillo de Sajazarra, for which you can only visit the exterior.
Castillo de Aguas Mansas is located in the town of Agoncillo and can be visited on weekdays. Battle of The Wine! If you’re visiting the area of La Rioja in late June, you simply can’t miss the Battalo del Vino, aka Wine Battle. Held each year on 29 June in Haro, it’s a good natured festival where dousing each other with wine is actively encouraged! Participants dress in..The post What to See In Rioja, Spain: Culture & Wine appeared first on Luxury Columnist.