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  Bike Tours to La Rioja , Spain : bicycle , cycling , cultural , wine & gastronomy , romanesque & gothic art , ...
La Rioja, the bridge between Castilla and the Basque Country, between mountains and tablelands, between the past and the present, a land where everybody is welcomed by a glass of wine.
La Rioja is located in the north of Spain, bordered by the Basque Country to the north, Aragon to the east, and Burgos to the west.
La Rioja Alavesa, where red wine normally has average alcohol content, high acidity, and is as good drunk young, as well as aged in barrels.
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 Autol, La Rioja, España.
La vegetación de la sierra cercana a Autol está compuesta de monte bajo, con abundantes hierbas aromáticas que atraen a las abejas, por lo que cualquier itinerario está salpicado de colmenas artificiales.
La mayoría de las fábricas corresponden a pequeñas y medianas empresas, -solamente cuatro de ellas poseen plantillas superiores a cuarenta y cinco empleados-, aunque, al estar absolutamente mecanizadas y modernizadas, alcanzan unos niveles de calidad y competitividad que les hace tener un peso específico importante dentro del sector.
La construcción aglutina un buen número de empresas que se dedican tanto a la extracción de gravas y arenas como a la realización o a almacenamiento de materiales.
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 FOCUS on SPAIN - La Rioja   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
a Rioja lies on the westernside of the Ebro Valley.
There is the Upper Rioja which is mountainous and humid and stretches from the spurs of La Demanda Sierra as far as the Ebro.
It was the court of the Kingdom of Navarre and La Rioja as well asthe main link between the Kingdoms of Castile-Leon and Aragon as the legacy King Sancho III left his sons Fernando and Ramiro.
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 La Rioja notes
La Rioja is a small mountainous province of northern Spain.
We chose to record Viana and Oion because they are connected geographically to La Rioja, Viana is the home of Alejandra's grandmother, and in fact, the wine region borders of La Rioja extend out past the political borders of La Rioja and into neighboring villages such as Viana and Oion.
Quotidian music: Spain, and La Rioja exhibit a strong tradition of making music on a daily basis, from the workers in the fields, to the children at school -music is ubiquitous.
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 La Rioja (Spain)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The province of Logroño changed officially its name to province of La Rioja several years ago (as did Oviedo to Asturias and Santander to Cantabria).
Once the Autonomous Community of La Rioja was established, the Diputación Provincial ceased to exist [early 1980s] and its competences were assumed by the Autonomous Community, and the provincial flag was substituted with the current one.
The former province of Logroño's flag was vertically yellow-red bordered in all sides in blue, with, in the upper fly corner and upper fly corner [sic — "upper hoist"?], a golden fleur-de-lys, and in center of the lower border another golden fleur-de-lys.
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 In-Spain.info - La Rioja, Spain
La Rioja is a one province Autonomous Community.
This small region located in the north eastern part of the peninsula is the most outstanding wine-growing area in Spain.
Logroño, a Roman river port and part of the Route of St. James, is today the capital of the Autonomous Community of La Rioja.
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 La Rioja in Spain
La Rioja is an Autonomous Community (region) in Spain.
It was constructed in a wing of the famous Yuso Monastery in San Millán de la Cogolla.
Modern three star hotel in the central park of the town in the Rioja wine region This new hotel lies at the end of a lateral garden running the length of the main street of the town.
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 La Rioja Hotels Spain Places to stay in La Rioja La Rioja
Whether you are looking for a luxury hotel in La Rioja for a weekend break, business trip, special occassion or are simply looking for budget or discount hotels or lodging in La Rioja, we are confident that you'll find a suitable place to stay.
Some of our La Rioja guesthouse and bed & breakfast suppliers can be contacted via email or where a link to the hotel is available, directly from their websites, some may offer discounts and special internet rates.
Or, to view a list of Cheap priced or low cost Hotels in La Rioja please use the preceding 'Budget Hotels in La Rioja' link where you will find that the hotels are categorised in order of price.
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 Logrono - La Rioja Hotels - Book Cheap Hotels in Logrono - La Rioja, Spain from ebookers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The NH Herencia Rioja Hotel is located at the heart of the capital city of this Northern Spanish reg...
The Husa Gran Via Hotel is located in the city centre of the Rioja's capital, famous for its ar...
Gran Hotel AC La Rioja is located next to the University zone and is in front of Palace of Congress...
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 Haro La Rioja, Spain Cheap Hotels Motels - hotel and motel rooms and reservations available in Haro La Rioja, Spain
Haro La Rioja, Spain is a great place to stay in a hotel or rent a car.
If you are coming to Spain for the first time, be warned: this is a country that fast becomes an addiction.
Click on a hotel or motel name from the list of hotels and motels available in Haro La Rioja, Spain to find hotel and motel reservations that are available at this location.
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 Fly fishing in Spain - La Rioja -
La Rioja is best kown for the wonderful wines competing with red Bordeaux all over the world, but among Spanish anglers, the waters...
But this area is La Rioja, and therefore should attract more connoisseurs and gourmets.
It is generally admitted that the red wines of la Rioja are directly competing with the best wines of Bordeaux in France.
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 La Rioja
Established as a separate region in 1978, La Rioja is mostly known for its vineyards which produce some of the best wines of Spain: vines have been cultivated in the zone since Roman times and the wine-growing region produces excellent reds, as well as good rosés and whites.
La Rioja offers another curious tourism attraction, a sort of Spanish «Jurassic Park», near the remote village of Enciso, where visitors may see several fossil prints of dinosaurs who wandered at the zone some 150 million years ago.
The Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada occupies a 12th century former hospital, next to the cathedral, built by Saint Dominic...
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 Hotels La Rioja Spain - Book Spanish hotel accommodation and places to stay in La Rioja
Whether you are looking for a top quality hotel in La Rioja for a weekend break, business trip, special occassion or are simply looking for budget or discount hotels and accommodation in La Rioja, we are confident that you'll find a suitable place to stay.
We are assured by our La Rioja hotel accommodation partners that your credit card will not be debited until your stay at the La Rioja hotel of your choice is completed.
Or, to view a list of Cheap priced or low cost Hotels in La Rioja please use the preceding 'Low Cost and Budget Hotels in La Rioja' link where you will find that the hotels are categorised in order of price.
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 Enciso, La Rioja - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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171 (2002)) in the southern part of La Rioja, Spain, near Arnedo.
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 fishing trout rioja espania spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
I never gave fly fishing a thought until I was invited to visit La Rioja in Northern Spain to join a party of international anglers and fish the beautiful Rivers Najerilla and Iregua that cascade from the high mountains.
Trout in La Rioja are like those anywhere a wonderful range of colours and sizes.
So next time the family say that they want to go to Spain for a holiday there is no need to frown, just smile and think of trout fishing in La Rioja and if that is not sufficient to tempt you, think of the wonderful wine that bears the same name, la Rioja.
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 La Rioja Alta wines at Berry Bros & Rudd
La Rioja Alta was established in 1890 at the same spot where their head office sits today.
It is unusual for a great bodega of Rioja to own vineyards, but La Rioja Alta own 300ha from which they can source top- quality grapes, resulting in excellent fruit and richness throughout their wines.
In a head-to -head of those two great Rioja vintages, I think 1995 is now starting to show even more promise than the 1994, although both are superb.
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 (08/04) Tasting of Berry Bros & Rudd Wines
Superstar of the region Domaine Gauby is the main partner in the La Soula project, and this is a blend of indigenous varieties Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Rolle and Chenin Blanc, grown organically at high altitude.
Under the same ownership of Château La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault has a tight, focused nose of mineral and raspberry, with a tangy, juicy orange note too.
One of my favourite Riojas, 904 is produced only in exceptional vintages, from a blend of 85% Tempranillo with Graciano and Mazuelo.
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 Hotel guide: La Rioja Spain
The hotel is located in the heart of the commercial and historical city center, close to the Cathedral and numerous restaurants and shops.
Located in the city centre of the Rioja’s capital, famous for its artistic heritage, gastronomy, good wines and people.
The only 5 star hotel in La Rioja, of new construction and located in the expansion area of the city, next to the university area and in front of the Congress Palace of Logroño.
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 La Rioja Spain Hotels - Hotels in La Rioja Spain. La Riojahotels
Located in the city centre of Riojas, famous for its artistic heritage, gastronomy, fine wines and people.
The hotel Los Agustinos is a beautiful building founded as a convent in the year 1373 which also served as a hospital.
Located just 1 km from the urban centre of Calahorra, in the hart of La Rioja's wine yards on the N-232.
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 Holiday properties Spain Valencia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
holiday villas, apartments, houses and cottages in Spain that meet your criteria.The holiday rental properties are displayed in ascending price order.
TURIMAESTRAT is a rural tourism complex, situated in the old quarter of Sant Mateu (Castellon -Spain).
This stone two storey Cottage created from an original stone built barn, with exposed beamed ceilings, is loaded with...
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 spain tourism - lodging la rioja spain - wine tasting - spain's gastronomy : : Posada Mayor de Migueloa : : vacations
The ´Mayor de Migueloa` Inn is located at Calle Mayor, Nº 10 in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa´s Capital.
The wine cellars, installed in 1619, at once with the Palace,makes this wine cellar one of the most antique amongs the Rioja Denomination of origin wine cellars currently in working condition: Excellent ´Crianza`, ´Reserva` and ´Gran Reserva` vintage wines.
Within ´Posada Mayor de Migueloa` the best in a restaurant considered by many to be one of Northen Spain Basque and Riojan cuisine, the best quality ingredients and an excellent service...
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 tourism in La Rioja - Spain - Hospedería Señorío de Briñas
tourism in La Rioja - Spain - Hospedería Señorío de Briñas
Briñas is a municipality of 210 inhabitants, with an area of 2.4 km2.It belongs to the Rioja Autonomous Region.
It is in the Highlands of the Rioja, depending on the Municipality
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 Brittany Ferries - La Rioja, Spain - regional guide
This region is where many of Spain's finest wines are produced.
The food, too, in this area enjoys a high reputation, with one of the specialities being 'patatas a la Riojana', a spicy potato dish with chorizo sausage and dried peppers.
As with many parts of the world where viticulture is taken seriously, the density of the vineyards makes the scenery a little monotonous with undulating hills covered with miles of tidy rows of grape vines.
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 Hotel La Rioja, HotelSearch.com. Hotels La Rioja, Book your hotel in La Rioja, Hotels in La Rioja, Spain Hotel, Spain ...
This small region is famous for its wines bearing the region's name, which are amongst some of the world's finest.
One of its many monasteries, San Millán de la Cogolla, is said to be the birthplace of the Spanish language, which first appeared in the late 9th century.
In Logroño, the capital, you won't want to miss the 9th-century Santa María del Palacio church with its 150-foot pyramidical belfry, or the San Bartolomé church with its Gothic door, one of the most important works from that period in all the region.
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 Epiculinary Culinary Tours - La Rioja, Spain
Departure from San Sebastian or Bilbao to the town of Haro, wine capital of La Rioja.
Then it's on to the village of Casalareina where you'll lunch at La Vieja Bodega, an old bodega specializing in regional cuisine.
Then it's on to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a famous village on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
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 Canillas de río Tuerto La Rioja Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Cada chalet consta de semisótano con garaje, merendero y caldera de gas oil, planta baja con cocina, salón, aseo y porche y planta primera con 3 habitaciones y dos baños.
La población se encuentra a 5 kilómetros de San Millán de la Cogolla, 500 m.
de la abadía cisterciense de Cañas, 3 Km.
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 Tribuna de Actualidad : Estudiar huellas de dinosaurios. (La Rioja, España)(TT: Study dinosaur prints) (TA: La ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
El Gobierno de La Rioja inaugur hace unas semanas el Centro Paleontolgico de Enciso, para la investigacin cientfica de las innumerables huellas de dinosaurios que salpican esta comunidad autnoma.
Los expertos de este nuevo centro, que cuenta con la colaboracin de la Fundacin Caja Rioja y del Ayuntamiento de Enciso, pretenden analizar ms de 4.000 huellas y cerca de 500 secuencias de pisadas antediluvianas halladas en los ltimos aos.
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 Cheap flights to La Rioja, Spain - TripAdvisor
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 Ciudad De Haro, Hotel, Crtra Nacional 124 Km 41, Haro La Rioja, Spain
, Crtra Nacional 124 Km 41, Haro La Rioja, Spain,
Crtra Nacional 124 Km 41, Haro La Rioja, Spain
To dial them from outside Spain, dial your international access code, then the rest of the number as shown, missing out any numbers shown in brackets.
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 La Rioja
Estabelecida como uma região distinta em 1978, La Rioja é sobretudo conhecida pelas suas vinhas, as quais produzem alguns dos melhores vinhos de Espanha: a vinha é cultivada na zona desde o tempo dos romanos e a região vitivinícola produz excelentes tintos e também bons rosés e brancos.
Menos conhecidas dos turistas são cidades e vilas históricas como Santo Domingo de la Calzada, com a sua magnífica catedral gótica e românica, ou imponentes mosteiros como os de Yuso, Nájera e San Millán de la Cogolla.
La Rioja oferece outra atracção turística curiosa, uma espécie de «Parque Jurássico» espanhol, perto da aldeia remota de Enciso, onde podem ser observadas diversas pegadas de dinossauros que andaram por aqui há 150 milhões de anos.
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