In 1020, Sancho III gave the municipality of Ventosa to the San Millán de la Cogolla Monastery. The histories of the municipality and Nájera are linked. It is mentioned in the Nájera and Logroño charters. According to historical documents, there used to be a neighbourhood called Torseca between Ventosa and Santa Coloma.
-Surrounding area: Nájera and the Santa María La Real Monastery.

-Location: It is part of the district of Nájera. It is very close to Sotés and the San Antón Hill. The municipality covers the area where the Najerilla
and Iregua Rivers meet.

-Area: 9.4 km2.
-Height: 654 metres.
-Economy: Economic activity is centred on the primary sector, particularly grain, potatoes, leguminous plants and fruit and vegetables. Livestock farming is almost non-existent.