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December arrives on the Rioja Alta Wine Route with an atmosphere that combines tranquillity, winter landscapes and that special touch that appears when Christmas approaches. The short days and mild cold make this region the perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful, authentic getaway full of wine-related experiences.
During this month, the Rioja Alta offers a unique combination: illuminated villages, cosy wineries, special tastings and corners that invite you to enjoy yourself without rushing. December getaways are an opportunity to connect with wine culture and feel the leisurely pace of winter in the vineyards.
In addition, the December bank holiday weekend expands the range of activities:
III Vi-Ba Market: Wine and Clay at Bodegas FyA
From 6 to 8 December, Bodegas FyA is hosting a new edition of this market, which has become an essential part of the December bank holiday weekend. The wine bar, its ceramics museum and the winery’s spaces will be hosting crafts, wine, music and musical vermouth for three days.
I Bodegas Beronia Christmas Market
On 6 December, Bodegas Beronia, in Ollauri, will open its first Christmas market with an event designed to enjoy wine in a privileged setting. Its wine bar and txoko, with views of the Sierra de la Demanda mountains, will host a day featuring wines from the winery, seasonal tapas, Christmas carols and a beautiful indoor Christmas market.
In Logroño: street markets, the Three Kings arriving by helicopter and a Christmas train
This year, Logroño is launching a Christmas characterised by a variety of activities and a commitment to enjoyment with family and friends. Spread throughout the city, there will be several themed markets, as well as concerts, nativity scenes, a Christmas train, shows and a cultural programme that will visit different neighbourhoods. The lighting ceremony, the illuminated routes and the arrival of the Three Kings by helicopter at Las Gaunas are the perfect setting for a dream Christmas.
Briones: tradition, music and activities for all ages
Briones offers a very complete Christmas, full of cultural events and activities. The programme includes the Christmas lights switch-on with hot chocolate, children’s activities, visits from Father Christmas, musical performances and the San Silvestre race on 31 December. The festivities are rounded off with raffles, charity toy collections and the Three Kings parade, as well as the exhibition of the 9th Photography Competition ‘The world of wine in Briones’, open from 2 December to 31 January at the Casa Encantada.
Release of lit lanterns in Fuenmayor
Christmas in Fuenmayor will have a magical moment with the collective release of hundreds of lanterns that will light up the sky over the town again on Friday 19 December. This event, which attracts more visitors every year, symbolises hope and unity. The Christmas programme is rounded off with family activities, workshops and cultural events that keep the community spirit of this town in La Rioja alive.
Ferias de la Concepción in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
During the December bank holiday weekend, Santo Domingo de la Calzada celebrates its traditional Ferias de la Concepción, a historic event that brings together crafts, local products and cultural activities in the heart of the Camino de Santiago. The medieval market maintains the traditional character of the town and offers a perfect meeting point to discover flavours, crafts and festive activities in a unique, monumental setting.
