Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón – Castle, Wine Route and Trails

The Castillo de Cuzcurrita was built by the Suárez de Figueroa family between the late 14th and early 15th centuries outside the walls. It can be visited.

Culture

The Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel is a Baroque church built between 1753 and 1766. Since 1978, it has been recognized as a National Monument. The church preserves a Hispano-Flemish relief of the Last Supper from the late 15th century, which dominates the main altar. Its restoration was completed in 2024 and included, among other areas, the lower sections of the east and north sides.

The Ermita de Sorejana combines Gothic and late Romanesque features and is a 12th-century structure. It is the only surviving architectural remnant of the former settlement of Sorejana. Local tradition at the Ermita de Sorejana includes two annual pilgrimages in gratitude for the harvest.

History

The tour through the old town begins at the Plaza Mayor; its layout dates back to the Middle Ages. The historic town had been surrounded by walls since the 14th century and served as a fortified site with an outer castle.

La Casa Grande, the Salazar family palace at Calle Segundo Cantón 15, dates from the 17th century. The building has façades on all four sides and a distinctive lantern; today, it is a hotel. The washhouse at the foot of the castle was built in the 19th century using the nearby river waters and restored in 1997. In addition to its working function for the washerwomen, it also served as a social meeting place for the residents of the town.

The Ermita de Tironcillo is a 17th-century chapel. The Rollo, also known as Bolo, historically symbolized the authority exercised over the town by a feudal lord.

Nature and Trails

The Paseo del río runs as a circular riverside path through shady riparian vegetation with a variety of plants, trees and shrubs; typical aquatic vegetation can be found in the immediate vicinity of the river.

The Sendero de la Presa del río is an easy, level path. It leads through a poplar forest and low vegetation to the Presa del río, an area of natural interest that also has a recreational character in summer. The Sendero de la Presa leads through a poplar forest and low vegetation to a dam that is considered an area of natural interest and a recreational area in summer.

El Bolo is a hill surrounding Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón. The Sendero del Monte Bolo leads to a viewpoint at the Rollo Jurisdiccional, from which the Río Tirón valley can be seen. A recreational path for tourists and residents leads from Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón to the viewpoint on Monte El Bolo; steps make access easier. The marked ascent to the viewpoint on El Bolo begins at Plaza del Campillo and is steep but not long.

The Sendero de la Ermita de Sorejana is signposted, mostly level and presents no difficulties. The Sendero de la Ermita de Tironcillo is a circular route.

Other Places

Other town pages: Ausejo, Alesón, Torrecilla En Cameros, Ollauri, Logroño, Castañares De Rioja, Entrena, Panzares

Wine

Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón is one of the places along the Rioja Alta Wine Route. The wine tourism offering includes visits to vineyards and various types of wineries, insights into winemaking, tastings and the purchase of wine.

For the broader travel overview: La Rioja.