Eurostars Los Agustinos
Haro, La Rioja, Spain[17.4 miles]
A medieval monastery in Haro, converted into an evocative hotel and restaurant; perfect for oenophiles nosing around La Rioja.
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Santo Domingo de la Calzada
La Rioja, Spain
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Last updated: 12 May, 2022
An important stop along the pilgrim’s route through Spain, the Camino de Santiago, La Calzada grew up as an aristocratic little town around its elegant 12th-century cathedral. The town is a treasure trove of Spanish art and architecture, with monasteries (one is now a parador or luxury hotel), Medieval and Renaissance churches and palaces, and – just outside town – the Rioja Botanical Gardens.
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The cathedral is home to two white chickens in a Gothic henhouse, recalling the miracle of the roast chickens that flew away.
Price: Free
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around
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La Rioja, Spain[19.2 miles]
World-class wine region offering a heady mix of great bodegas, gorgeous scenery and avant-garde architecture.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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Monastery of Santa Maria la Real
Najera, La Rioja, Spain[18.1 miles]
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Best for ages: 18+ | £4
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