El milagro del ahorcado y del gallo y la gallina de Santo Domingo de la Calzada son Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC) de carácter inmaterial, por parte del Gobierno de La Rioja.

Un matrimonio alemán y su joven hijo, Hugonell, se dirigen en peregrinación a Compostela. Al llegar a Santo Domingo se hospedan en un mesón. La hija del posadero se enamora del joven, pero al no ser correspondida decide vengarse ocultando una copa de plata en el equipaje del joven. Cuando éste abandona la ciudad la muchacha denuncia el robo. Al ser capturado, se encuentra la copa entre sus pertenencias por lo que es acusado de robo y condenado a la horca.

The Biosphere Reserve of La Rioja is a large area that occupies almost a quarter of the southeastern part of the region. It has a geographical, climatic and landscape homogeneity that gives it a very high environmental value. The Leza, Jubera, Cidacos and Alhama Valleys were listed as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO on 9 July 2003.

Autumn is an ideal time to wander the hills and valleys of La Rioja. Everything is tinged with red and yellow thanks to the beech forests and vineyards. If what you like is enjoying the landscape and nature, we suggest some special places for their beauty, their surroundings or the fun they offer visitors. To begin, you should visit the Sierra Cebollera Nature Reserve. This reserve starts from the Sierra de Cameros and has some curious landscapes, a chapel with ancient traditions, like 'the charities' and even a park of sculptures made with landscape components. The best way to start your visit to the park is to visit the Interpretation Centre, located in Villoslada de Cameros. You will learn about the natural wealth of the reserve, its flora, fauna and all the secrets it hides. After passing through the Nature Reserve Interpretation Centre, you can choose to visit the Transhumance Interpretation Centre, which explains the importance that this cattle practice had in this area of ​​La Rioja or go to the pretty village of Ortigosa of Cameros and visit its tourist caves. Try searching for a poodle among the stalactites and stalagmites! You can also request information at the interpretation centres or the Cameros Tourist Office to visit a unique natural area that is close by, the Puente Ra waterfall. Water is the protagonist in this environment. Make sure your camera is ready because all the pictures that serve in this area will be eligible to appear among your favourites. Going back towards the capital, we suggest you go off the main road to visit the Camero Viejo. This is ​​the least populated area but it retains all the charm of small mountain villages. The road turns into a succession of bends, bordering the grand canyon created by the River Leza. Do not miss the climb to the village of Trevijano, hanging over the canyon, from where you will see griffon vultures flying. You can stop in the town of Soto de Cameros, where the famous Soto Marzipans everyone here has at Christmas are made. Ask any local what the Almazuelas are. You will be surprised by the abundance of colour. To complete your visit to Cameros, we suggest some sports tourism. The opportunities in this area are many: hiking, biking, 4x4, canyoning, caving, paragliding ... Do you dare give it a try?

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If you have chosen La Rioja to spend a weekend or if you are thinking about it, here's a suggestion to make good use of your time and discover the basics:Friday:If you arrive in La Rioja on Friday afternoon, visit Calle Laurel or Calle San Juan in Logroño or the Herradura in Haro. Trying the specialities of each bar, along with the House Rioja is the best way to start your visit to La Rioja and learn about the culture of wine.

La Rioja is an inclusive tourist destination, which works hard at providing real accessibility and creating spaces that will accommodate every individual. We invite you to enjoy our wine tourism and outstanding food, discover the land where dinosaurs lived, experience the St James’ Way and visit the birthplace of the Spanish language.

La Rioja offers a variety of accessible tourism opportunities for all types of tourists. Families, senior citizens and tourists with special needs or functional diversity find activities for every taste in La Rioja.

Exquisite garden vegetables from La Rioja with a Japanese touch.

Logroño nos despide augurando tormentas, pero la Sierra nos recibe, una hora después, desterrando la lluvia. Ventrosa ensaya la mejor de sus sonrisas para recibirnos junto al puente de la Hiedra. Aquí arriba, la piedra está comprometida con la naturaleza en un matrimonio permanente.

Instantes después, nos decidimos a recorrer las vetustas arterias de la villa. Nos percatamos de que hoy subiremos y bajaremos continuamente. Rozamos con los dedos de las manos los mil metros de altitud. El barrio alto es pretérito. Por encima de nosotros, en el 'castillo', vive una torre con un reloj de cuatro esferas. Dicen los vecinos que yace sobre el espíritu de una antigua fortaleza y que bajo esa tierra aguardan antiguos tesoros. Añaden que nadie ha tenido la insana valentía de emprender tamaña búsqueda.

Time for itinerary: 1 day

Alone at last !, the two of you, enjoying the food and wine, to reacquaint yourself with your partner or even to finish your conquest: Welcome to La Rioja! Where stories always have a happy ending.

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