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Accommodation
in La Rioja
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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
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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. |
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Interesting Reading:
La
Rioja - Spain's Wine Capital by Seb Jay
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Wines
from Spain by Gary
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| 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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Parador
de Calahorra - La Rioja ***
The Parador de Calahorra
La Rioja stands in the town of Calahorra which is situated on a small hill
between the rivers Ebro and Cidacos. The cathedral, the town's most important
monument, was built in the 12th and finished in the 16th century.
The bedrooms at the hotel are characterized by their spaciousness and come
with modern and functional installations. The cooking is based
on the quality products of its fertile land, which offers the most tasty
and sophisticated dishes for its precious guests. Parador de Calahorra
La Rioja also comprises of conference facilities for business needs. In
addition, the hotel also provides other facilities such as currency exchange
and safe deposit box. |
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Zenit
Calahorra Hotel ***
The Zenit Calahorra Hotel
is situated in the heart of La Rioja city. It is close to business areas,
night attractions, historical downtown and shopping centres. Also one can
even have easy access to the main roads as well as to the antique part
of the town. It offers everything that one would expect as well as it provides
an exceptional environment in which one can work or rest. The hotel
offers spacious guestrooms all well furnished and nicely equipped to give
a feeling of being at home while away from home. The hotel also has a variety
of facilities and services that are sure to meet the need of both business
and leisure travellers. |
| 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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Ciudad
de Haro Hotel La Rioja ****
This hotel is located in
Haro, the capital of the Rioja Alta. It is just 20 minutes from Logrono
and Vitoria, 45 minutes from Bilbao and Burgos and is close to the most
interesting places to visit. The rooms and suites are all very comfortable.
They are equipped with all facilities necessary to make a pleasant stay.
All rooms are very bright with wooden floor and full marbled bathroom.
Medium in size and full bathroom en suite. The restaurant which is
prestigious throughout the region, is the perfect setting for all types
of social events and celebrations. In addition, the hotel offers
bar-cafeteria, car park, game room and foreign exchange. |
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Occidental
Los Agustinos Hotel Haro ****
Hotel Los Agustinos is a
magnificent medieval hotel built in a 14th century monastery in the heart
of the La Rioja wine region. Its cloister, now a pleasant patio, is considered
one of the best in La Rioja. Built in 1373 and converted in 1989, this
former Augustinian monastery features arches, a great hall, and tapestries
and the highlight is the lounge, which is in a vast arched chamber. The
hotel is air-conditioned throughout, and has a restaurant, bar and coffee
shop. Parking facilities are available. The 62 rooms are all equipped
with private bathroom, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, hairdryer,
TV, safety deposit box and mini-bar. |
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Luz
Hotel, 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. |
| Logroño
- Logroño
is the capital of La Rioja, formerly known as the province of Logroño.
It is a centre for processing the Rioja wine for which the area is noted,
and has also produced wood, metal, and textile products. Also Logroño
is one Spain's most commercial towns and has been granted several awards
due to the high quality of its commerce. Most of the clothes shops, the
shoe shops etc. are located in the City Centre. |
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Husa
Gran Via Hotel Logroño ****
Located in the city centre
of the Rioja’s capital, famous for its artistic heritage, gastronomy, good
wines and people. Close to the old part of the city, with the cathedral
"La Redonda". La Rioja is also part of the Camino de Santiago, with sites
of major tourist interest such as San Millán de la Cogolla, declared
part of the World's Artistic Heritage. The hotel has 83 spacious, well-lit
rooms with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, heating, direct-dial telephone,
colour satellite "pay per view" TV, Canal Satélite Digital, minibar
and 24h room service. The hotel also offers modular rooms with capacity
for up to 200 people for conferences, business meetings and banquets. Lobby
bar, restaurant, snack and private garage. |
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Husa
Las Canas Hotel Viana, Logroño ****
Just 3 minutes from Logroño,
the Husa Las Canas Hotel is located in the Las Canas Shopping and Leisure
Complex, close to the Cantabria business area and 10 kilometres away from
the airport. It has 75 rooms all with exterior views. The hotel provides
a conference hall for holding private and business events. The restaurant
La Oca serves fast food as well as set lunches and evening meals. |
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NH
Logroño Hotel, Logroño ***
Close to the city's midtown
area and the Golem cinemas, its excellent location will allow you to visit
the main shopping and business areas as well as the many tourist attractions
of a city like Logroño. NH Logroño offers 110 rooms and suites,
all air-conditioned and equipped with numerous modern conveniences. Enjoy
early morning breakfast and later dine at the on site restaurant. Hotel
facilities include a cafe bar, 2 function rooms, a business centre and
many more. |
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San
Camilo Hotel La Rioja, Logrono ***
Set amidst lush green landscape,
San Camilo Hotel La Rioja invites you to enjoy fresh air and a serene atmosphere.
Far from the noise and pollution of the city that is 8 kilometres away,
the hotel offers the best comforts in all of its 38 spacious and elegant
bedrooms. For mealtime, guests can spend leisurely moments at the snack
bar and enjoy all the treats offered there. The hotel provides a
beautiful garden that can accommodate up to 600 people, where banquets
and celebrations can be held. For conventions and other events, the hotel
offers a separate room, meant especially for these purposes. |
| SANTO
DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA |
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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 de la Calzada La Rioja ****
This Parador occupies the
historic hospice built in the XIIth century by Santo Domingo to accommodate
sick pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. The cathedral (a
national monument) is next to the Parador. Logroño is 46 kms. Away
while Madrid is 306 kms. The enchanting rooms are tastefully decorated
keeping the style of the decoration found in the rest of the Parador which
offers luxury, comfort and quality. In contrast with the other rooms
the restaurant is decorated in a modern way where specialities of the region
can be sampled in a friendly atmosphere. General the countryside
where the vineyards of the Rioja wine are located is also popular. The
late 13th century Romanesque-Gothic cathedral is a national monument named
after the patron saint, Santo Domingo. |
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