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Visiting La Rioja, Spain


Don't let its size fool you; Spain's smallest province makes a big name for itself with enticing wines and spectacular scenery. From its healing thermal baths to its rugged mountain trails, La Rioja provides the perfect getaway to any traveler. Action junkies can find adventures skiing, biking or white-water rafting, while the more sedate will find a peaceful respite sipping wine in the region's lush vineyards, or walking the famous pilgrims' trail to Santiago.
Best fare found from San Francisco to Madrid: €406

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Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada

4 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
Nov 24, 2009

Lovely Parador , situated in the centre of the historic town within the old walls and next to the Cathedral. Rooms spacious , we had a junior suite so we could accommodate a cot for our daughter (...more

Hotel Marques de Vallejo

4 of 5 stars
London, England
Nov 21, 2009

We were looking for a hotel to enjoy the Fiestas de San Bernabé which runs for nearly a week in June. This Hotel is great value, very friendly and the modern decor gives a funky feel, Having...more

La Casa del Cofrade

2 of 5 stars
cataluña
Nov 26, 2009

nos regalaron este viaje por nuestro 25 aniversario de boda, la habitacion era muy grande,la primera nohe pasamosmucho frio porque ninguno de los dos sistemas de calefaccion fuciona,al regresar al...more

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