Haro – Wine, Culture and Paths through the Landscape

Haro offers several ways to explore it: the town’s history, art, wine and paths through the landscape are among the themes through which the area can be discovered. Between protected historical traces, vibrant culture and marked routes, a multifaceted picture emerges without the individual sights losing their own character.

Culture and History

In Haro’s old town, known as La Herradura, the historic centre was placed under protection in 1975 as a Bien de Interés Cultural.

The Torreón Museum is located in the only surviving remnant of Haro’s defensive walls from the 12th century. As a department of the Museo de La Rioja, it houses a collection of contemporary art.

The Bretón Theatre opened in May 1842 after the former church of the San Agustín monastery had been converted for use as a theatre. It currently offers cinema, theatre festivals and exhibition spaces.

Culture here can be understood on several scales: from the protected urban area and the individual remnant of the wall to contemporary art and the current programme of stage performances and exhibitions.

Wine and Local Tradition

The Barrio de la Estación is an emblematic district of Haro, with the world’s greatest concentration of centuries-old wineries.

A visit to the Barrio de la Estación provides an insight into the development of wine and architecture over the past century.

The visitor experience at CVNE includes a wine town, a barrel room designed by the legendary architect Gustave Eiffel, a bottle cemetery and the Casa Jardín.

On the gastronomic route through La Herradura, visitors can sample Riojan cuisine, cazuelitas, bocadillos, banderillas, pinchos and tapas, as well as wines from the comarca classified as cosechero, crianza or reserva.

The Batalla del Vino takes place every year on 29 June. It originated from a pilgrimage to the cave of the Riscos de Bilibio, where San Felices lived.

Those wishing to view wine from different perspectives can distinguish architecture, Riojan cuisine, named wine types and an annual recurring festive tradition here.

Paths through the Landscape

The Ruta Los Valles begins at Plaza de la Paz in Haro’s historic centre.

As a circular route, it is 29.190 km long and has a low to medium technical difficulty level.

Its route passes through vineyards, grain fields, semi-natural areas and small pine groves. Signs along the route point to the sights of Chozo and Lagar Rupestre.

The GR stage beginning in Haro is marked with two horizontal white and red bands.

Length, circular route and technical difficulty provide different reference points for planning a day trip, while the landscape descriptions make visible the changes between cultivated areas, semi-natural sections and small pine groves.

When comparing a holiday apartment in Haro, you can compare details such as travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective listing page. These factual details complement the thematic selection of culture, wine and paths.

Other Places in La Rioja

Other places in La Rioja include Las Ruedas De Ocón, Treviana, Alcanadre, Zorraquín, Sojuela, Ausejo, Bergasa and Azofra.

To the overarching travel overview: La Rioja.