The Eastern Rioja wine is a wine tourist tour that combines wine, culture, nature and gastronomy in the area. It crosses valleys such as Cidacos and Ebro, and includes municipalities such as Calahorra, Arnedo, Alfaro and Cervera del Río Alhama, offering unique experiences such as visits to wineries, hiking routes and historical deposits. Throughout the year, events and activities that highlight local traditions are celebrated, with special prominence of gastronomy, in which products such as mushrooms and mushrooms have a prominent role.
From gastronomic festivals to natural routes, this month promises to be a perfect opportunity to enjoy wine tourism on the Eastern Rioja wine, the culture and nature of the area at its expression. Here we leave you the plans that you cannot miss this May!
- Fungitur in Pradejón (May 1 to 4)
The mushroom and mushrooms take prominence at a fair that also celebrates multiculturalism. Skewers, showcookings, ethnic music, tastings-marking and cultural exhibitions make Pradejón an essential sensory and intercultural meeting point. - Cultural May in Cervera del Río Alhama (all month)
Music, theater, workshops, cinema and science are mixed with traditional celebrations in this festival that celebrates local identity. Ideal for the whole family and culture lovers in all its forms. - Visits to the countryside, the city and the vegetable museum in Calahorra (May 3 and 4)
Know the origin of the orchard products, travel the story of Calahorra and discover the vegetable museum. For only € 3, this activity includes a skewer and wine, perfect for immersing yourself in Riojan flavors and landscapes. - Fungicata with Ana Pérez-Velilla in Pradejón (May 3 and 4)
Do you dare with a blind tasting of wine and mushroom? Guided by the renowned winemaker Ana Pérez-Velilla, this sensory experience will test your palate in an intimate and delicious environment. Limited places. - XXI Marcha Vía Verde del Cidacos (May 10)
This 30.5 kilometers walk seeks to exceed 800 participants for the benefit of the Red Cross. The event celebrates National Green Ways (May 11) and the 25th anniversary of this initiative. The route passes through Préjano, Santa Eulalia, Herce, Arnedo, Quel, Autol and Calahorra, with Roca Tea stops in Priejano, provisioning in the other municipalities and autol food around 2:15 p.m. - 4th Fair Quesos high in Arnedillo (May 10 and 11)
An event for the most cheesers: artisan cheese market, workshops, tastings and a curious cheese task contest. A perfect excuse to escape the mountain and savor unique products. - Free guided tours of the Roman Calahorra (May 10 and 24)
Explore the deposits of the Medranas, the clinic and the medieval tower in guided tours without any cost. An ideal way of traveling to the past and knowing the archaeological wealth of the city. - Live the Valle de Ocón (May 24 and 25)
On Saturday 24, a family workshop for the construction of Nido boxes is held in the Molinos Ludoteca, with two shifts (10:30 and 12:00 h). An educational and environmental proposal against gender violence. Reduced groups and previous reserve. On Sunday, May 25, the 22nd march villages of Ocón, a 17 km route through the villages of the Valley (the wheels, aldealobos, etc.) will take place with medium-low difficulty. It includes typical Rioja food and has a cost of € 12. Registration until May 23. Solidarity activity for the benefit of Arer (rare diseases). - Route of Silence in Valdegur (May 25)
Close the month with a walk through the nature of Valdegur, on a guided route that invites silence, contemplation and connection with the environment. Ideal for hiking and biodiversity lovers. Guided visits to the Bodegas - Quel (May 25 and 31) neighborhood
Quel invites you to travel its emblematic Bodegas neighborhood. Visits include access to historical drafts, two -wines tasting and a skewer, official cup and portacopes. Price: € 7 (donation). Limited places. More info: www.barriobodegasquel.org- Jubera awaits you (May 25 and June 1)
On May 25, the II Solidarity March of the Valley of the Jubera is celebrated, touring natural landscapes from Santa Engracia to the Collado. On June 1, the photographic rally invites you to discover and capture the most beautiful corners of Jubera, with theatrical visits and popular food. - Wine Fair - El Villar de Arnedo (May 31)
On May 31, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., enjoy the second edition of the Wine Fair at Villar de Arnedo. For only € 10, access 5 wines, 2 oils, a special tasting and a portacopas. In addition, there will be ambient music, Pintacaras, Slime, skewers and a ham cutter in action. One afternoon to provide and celebrate the taste of Eastern Rioja! - Cultural spring in the Valle de Ocón.
During May, traditional parties such as the May May May, Romerías, and religious processions in several villages of the Valley are celebrated. A photography contest, workshops on orchids and nest boxes, and safety talks is organized. Cultural events such as theater, presentation of books and concerts, within the Spring Cultural Program. Popular Sidrería and afternoon music encourage several weekends. In addition, two marches are celebrated: one on horseback and one by the peoples of Ocón. The month closes with the pilgrimage of the tissue on June 1.
May in Eastern Rioja is much more than came: it is flavor, history, culture and nature. Are you going to miss it? You can consult the details in the Agenda from the Eastern Rioja wine route
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