The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Logroo

Logroño is the often-overlooked capital of the region of La Rioja. Most travellers just stop for the night while walking the Camino de Santiago or head straight out to the vineyards in the surrounding countryside. Here are 10 things to do and see in Logroño that might persuade you to stay longer.

Go tapas bar hopping

Going tapas bar hopping is one of the best things you can do in Logroño. Unlike other cities in Spain, where there are various types of tapas on the menu, many of the bars in Logroño specialise in one particular product. There are a couple of bars, for example, that only offer mushrooms, served lightly grilled and dripping with garlic butter. There are also many bars that serve delicious Basque pintxos. The best street for bar hopping is Calle Laurel, in the heart of the Old Town. Check out our list of Logroño’s best tapas bars to help you decide where to go.

1. Visit the Museo de la Rioja

The Museo de la Rioja sits in an old palace from the 18th century and is split into various sections, from pre-history to pre-Roman eras, through to Roman times, the Middle Ages and finally the modern day. It displays multiple historical objects, all found throughout La Rioja, including the old tablets from the famous San Millán monasteries, ancient arrowheads, and collections of swords and spears, as well as Roman coins.

Museo de la Rioja, Plaza San Agustín, Logroño, La Rioja, Spain, +34 941 29 12 59

Museo de La Rioja, Logroño | © Zarateman / WikiCommons

3. Stand in awe in front of the Catedral de Santa María de la Redonda

Even more impressive than the Church of San Bartolomé is the Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Redonda. Construction on the cathedral began in the 15th century; however, its completion didn’t come until the 18th century. The most striking features of the cathedral are its towers, nicknamed ‘the twins’, which are Baroque in style.

Catedral de Santa María de la Redonda, Calle Portales, 14, Logroño, La Rioja, Spain +34 941 25 76 11

Catedral de Santa María de la Redonda, Logroño, Spain | © Zarateman / WikiCommons

4. Shop for local wines at Vinos El Peso

Shop

You’re in the Rioja region, so you can’t leave without a few bottles of some of Spain’s best wines. One of the best places to shop for wine here is at Vinos El Peso, where you can find a good range of local wines and vermouths.

5. Cross the Puente de Piedra

Bridge

Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar and the Puente de Piedra, Zaragoza, Spain

One of the most recognised symbols of the city is the Puente de Piedra or Stone Bridge, which crosses the River Ebro from the Old Town. Also known as the San Juan de Ortega Bridge, it dates back to 1884 and is also the entrance way to the city along the Camino de Santiago.

6. Learn to a be a wine connoisseur at the Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta

Bodega

You can’t come to La Rioja and not have a wine experience. While most of the wineries lie in the countryside, Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta sits just on the edge of the city. Marqués de Murrieta, who brought winemaking techniques from Bordeaux to La Rioja, founded the winery and first produced wine here in 1852. Today, you can tour the winery to find out how it is made and also visit the tasting rooms.

Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta, Km 402,365, N-232A, Logroño, La Rioja, Spain, +34 941 27 13 80

Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta, Logroño | © Amaya M.G.M. / Flickr

7. Experiment at the Casa de las Ciencias

Building

Logroño’s Casa de las Ciencias (House of Sciences) makes its home in a striking red and white building next to the River Ebro. It’s a great place to take the kids, with various changing exhibitions dedicated to science, as well as weekly fun workshops. Outside in the Garden of Sciences, there are also interactive exhibits based on physics, geology, palaeontology and meteorology.

Casa de las Ciencias, Calle del Ebro, 1, Logroño, La Rioja, Spain, +34 941 24 59 43

Casa de las Ciencias, Logroño, Spain | © Zarateman / WikiCommons

8. Browse the works at the Sala Amós Salvador

Housed in an old 14th-century tobacco factory, the Sala Amós Salvador is La Rioja’s cultural centre. Inside, you’ll find vast spaces housing touring exhibitors, as well as places for performances and concerts. Take a look at the website to find out what cultural event will be on during your visit.

Sala Amós Salvador, Calle Once de Junio, Logroño, La Rioja, Spain, +34 941 25 92 02

Sala Amós Salvador, Logroño, Spain | © Zarateman / WikiCommons

9. Stroll along the Parque del Espolón

The lovely gardens of the Paseo del Espolón lie in the city’s Old Town. Its real name is Paseo del Príncipe de Vergara, but it received its nickname of Paseo del Espolón because of its resemblance to the celebrated walk within Burgos. Dating back to the 19th century, they feature a great statue of General Espartero, who lived in Logroño until his death in 1879.

Parque del Espolón, Calle Miguel Villanueva, Logroño, La Rioja, Spain, +34 941 27 70 00

El Espolón, Logroño | © jynus / WikiCommons

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.