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The province of Rioja is renowned for its legendry wine of the same name. It is situated in the north of Spain bordering, the Basque country, Navarre, Aragón and Castile & Leon .
Wine production is aided by the vast mountains which envelope the area and have contributed to La Rioja having its own climate conducive to the growing of grapes. There are many wineries scattered throughout the province where you learn about the process and most importantly sample the finished product.
Its capital is Logroño is home to almost half of the Provinces' population. It has a charming old quarter and the Baroque Catedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda in La plaza de Mercado is well worth a visit. There are bars and restaurants in the city, both modern and traditional. These can be found mainly on the Calle de Laurel and Calle de San Juan, while the main nightlife area is in the vicinity of Calle Mayor.Toward the end of September, Logroño hosts a fiesta called La Vendimia, demonstrating the traditions of grape-treading. There are parades, music and dancing in the plazas to take part in all over the city. La Batalla de Vino in the town of Haro, takes place in June as does the fiesta Danza de los Zancos which is a spectacle of people performing the traditional dancing on stilts and can been seen in Anguiano.
Rioja is an ideal area for those seeking rural tourism. A range of activities including hiking, cycling, mountain climbing, fish, and horse-riding are available.
Other towns and cities of interest are: Calahorra, Arnedo, Alfaro, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and Najéra
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