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Logroño packs most of its appeal into a walkable old town of tapas bars, wineries and river paths. Most visitors come for the food and wine, but the city also has a baroque cathedral, a science museum and a riverside park. This list pairs each stop with hours and prices; the Logroño city guide has an overview of the whole city.
Things to Do in Logroño: Tapas and Wine
Calle del Laurel
Logroño’s most famous street holds more than 60 tapas bars along 200m of narrow lane, each specialising in one or two pinchos. Expect to pay €2 to €3 per pincho with a glass of Rioja, and bar-hop rather than settle in one place. The street fills after 8pm and stays loud until late; weekends are packed, so go on a weekday evening for a calmer crawl. Pair it with the best time to visit Logroño guide to dodge the crowds.
Bodegas Franco-Españolas
This century-old winery sits a short walk from the centre and makes the Bordón and Diamante labels. Guided tours run daily and include a walk through the barrel rooms and a tasting of two or three wines, from about €12 per person. Book ahead online; the winery is on Calle Cabo Noval, 300m from the Ebro. Pair it with the Logroño events and festivals calendar if you visit during the harvest.
Bodega Viña Ijalba
Five minutes from the centre, Viña Ijalba pioneered organic viticulture in La Rioja. The tour covers the vineyard and cellar and ends with a tasting of three wines plus a Rioja aperitif, around €15 per person. It is one of the easiest wineries to reach on foot and suits a morning visit before lunch.
Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta
One of Rioja’s oldest estates, Marqués de Murrieta sits 13km outside Logroño at Finca Ygay, near the Ebro. Tours of the 19th-century cellars and gardens run Tuesday to Sunday and cost about €25, including a tasting of the Castillo Ygay range. You will need a car or taxi to get there.
Things to Do in Logroño: History and Sights
Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda
The city’s twin-towered cathedral dates from the 16th century and holds a small painting attributed to Michelangelo behind the high altar. It opens roughly 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm daily, and admission is free outside service times. It faces the Plaza del Mercado in the old town.
Church of Santiago el Real and the Pilgrim Fountain
This 16th-century church marks the Camino de Santiago’s passage through Logroño. Outside it, the Fuente del Peregrino lets pilgrims drink from a fountain topped with a pilgrim figure, and Plaza de Santiago nearby is laid out like a giant board of the game of the goose. Both are free and open during daylight hours.
El Espolón
Logroño’s main promenade runs along Paseo del Espolón, shaded by plane trees and anchored by the equestrian statue of General Espartero. It links the old town to the river and is the city’s meeting point, with cafes on one side. It is free and open at all hours. The neighborhoods in Logroño guide covers the surrounding districts.
Puente de Piedra
The stone bridge over the Ebro dates from the 12th century and carries pilgrims and walkers to the north bank. It frames the best view of the old town and is lit after dark. Cross it to reach Parque del Ebro and the quieter side of the river.
Things to Do in Logroño: Outdoors and Family
Parque del Ebro
This riverside park follows the Ebro for several kilometres with cycling lanes, picnic lawns and a small lake. It is free and open all day, and is the easiest green escape within the city. Bike hire shops cluster near the Puente de Piedra. The Logroño weather by month guide shows which months suit the river paths.
Casa de las Ciencias
Logroño’s science museum sits on the south bank of the Ebro with hands-on exhibits and a planetarium. Entry costs about €3, and it runs planetarium sessions on weekends. It is a reliable rainy-day option for families; check the Logroño travel tips guide for how to get there by bus.
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Rioja
Operators run sunrise hot air balloon flights over the Ebro vineyards from about €170 per person, lasting an hour in the air plus a cava toast on landing. Most flights depart from fields around Logroño between April and October. Book a day or two ahead and expect an early start around 7am. For where to base yourself, see the where to stay in Logroño guide.
