Logroño
Logroño is the capital of La Rioja, and visitors come for its tapas bars on Calle del Laurel and as a base for the Rioja wine country.
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Logroño is the capital of La Rioja, the wine region in northern Spain, and it sits on the Ebro River. The Camino de Santiago, the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela, passes through the old town, so you will see walkers with packs on the streets. The best-known food street is Calle del Laurel, where many bars serve pintxos and tapas at the counter, usually one small plate at a time. Wine villages in the region can be reached from the city by bus or car.
Logroño suits a trip of one or two nights, or a longer stay if food, wine and a walkable old town are the main draw. It is a working city more than a resort. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking and visiting vineyards, since summer heat in the Ebro valley is strong. Plan one full day for the city and a second for a bodega visit or a trip to a wine village.
Logroño in five
- Do Calle del Laurel and Calle San Juan earlyMost bars here specialize in a single pincho. Order one with a small wine, then move on. Go before 8.30pm for a seat, or after 9.30pm for the crowds.
- Book a bodega visit with a set timeSeveral cellars lie within a short drive of the city, and many need a booked visit. Tours, taxis and a designated driver beat driving after tastings.La Rioja travel guide
- Time the San Mateo fiestasLogroño's San Mateo fiestas in September include a grape-harvest ceremony and fill hotels. Book months ahead, or pick another week for a quiet stay.
- Walk the old center and the Camino routeThe Camino de Santiago passes through the old center, with the cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda and the Ebro bridge close together. Allow two hours.
- Take the bus to Haro for a village stayBuses from Logroño to Haro take roughly an hour, and Haro has many historic cellars within walking distance. Check timetables, which thin out on weekends.
Need to know
- Airport
- Logroño-Agoncillo (RJL) has limited service; Bilbao (BIO) is about 2 hours away by road
- Getting there
- Bus or train from Madrid, Bilbao, Pamplona or Zaragoza; car is easiest
- Getting around
- Old center on foot; buses and taxis to bodegas
- Best base
- The old town (Casco Antiguo) near Calle del Laurel
- Time needed
- 1–2 nights; add Haro for a village night
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh10°Low2°Cold, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh13°Low3°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 45 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh14°Low4°Cool, bare vinesMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, bare vines
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh17°Low6°Bud-break, coolAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Bud-break, cool
- MayPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh22°Low10°Green vinesMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green vines
- JunePartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh27°Low14°Warm, long daysJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, long days
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low16°HotJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh31°Low16°Hot, dryAugustClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- SeptemberClear7 rainy daysHigh25°Low13°Harvest, fiestasSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harvest, fiestas
- OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low10°Harvest, colorOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harvest, color
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Cool, quietNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh11°Low4°Cold, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
Average daily high and low in Logroño, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Logroño
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Logroño
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today18°6°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue12°4°0%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 12°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed13°1°0%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 13°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu13°5°5%Thursday: Cloudy. High 13°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Fri15°2°13%Friday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Sat13°6°17%Saturday: Drizzle. High 13°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sun17°5°35%Sunday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 35%.
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Every year
- Feb–MarCarnivals of LantzPamplona, a day trip
- JulVitoria-Gasteiz jazz festivalBasque Country, a day trip
- AugGreat Week of BilbaoBilbao, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Haroabout 1 hour by bus or 40 minutes by carHistoric cellars clustered by the station.
- La Rioja wine villagesabout 30–60 minutes by carCellars and hill villages across Rioja Alta and Alavesa.Read the guide
- Pamplonaabout 1.5 hours by roadWalled city with a lively old center.Read the guide
Before you go to Logroño
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Rules for Logroño, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check your entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.Source
- Non-EU travelers may be fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the official EU travel information site for current rules.Source
- Spain's emergency number is 112, which works from any phone in the country.
Plan around Logroño
Cities, coast and trains across the country
Read the guideLa RiojaWine villages, bodegas and the Rioja zones
Read the guideBurgosGothic cathedral, 1.5 hours west on the Camino
Read the guidePamplonaNavarre's walled old town, a short drive east
Read the guideBilbaoThe usual airport gateway for Logroño
Read the guideGetting around SpainTrains, buses and rental cars
Read the guideLogroño FAQ
Is Logroño worth visiting?
Yes, for food and wine. The old center is compact, the pintxo streets are lively and the city is a good base for cellars. It has few monuments, so plan around eating.
How many days do you need in Logroño?
One night covers the tapas streets and a cellar visit. Two nights let you add Haro or a village in Rioja Alavesa.
Logroño or Haro: where should you stay?
Logroño for restaurants, transport and nightlife, Haro for a smaller wine-town stay with cellars on foot. Many travelers split a night in each.
What is Calle del Laurel?
A narrow street of pintxo bars, each known for one dish. Order a pincho and a small wine at each place, then move on. It is busiest in the evening and on weekends.
How do you get from Logroño to the vineyards?
By rental car, taxi or a booked tour. Buses reach Haro, but most cellars sit outside villages. Plan a driver if you will be tasting.