What to see in San Millán de la Cogolla
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One day in San Millán de la Cogolla
We are lucky to be in one of the most charming places in La Rioja, San Millán de la Cogolla. A charming hotel in La Rioja in the heart of the Cárdenas River valley, between the peaks of Sierra de la Demanda and Mount San Lorenzo, the highest in La Rioja, surrounded by a unique heritage considered a World Heritage Site in 1997 by UNESCO. and cradle of the Spanish language.
A small town in La Rioja where it seems that the clock stopped a long time ago among its cobblestone streets. This idyllic environment is a fundamental part of your experience at Hostería San Millán and we always recommend our guests take advantage of their visit to enjoy the most interesting visits to see in San Millán de la Cogolla.
“From your arrival you will notice the unique charm of the town of San Millán de la Cogolla. Take advantage of your stay and discover it, it will be an experience”
Four plans in San Millán de la Cogolla to discover its charm in one day
Yuso and Suso, The monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla
Yuso and Suso, the Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla are, without a doubt, the star visit that cannot be missed when organizing your trip.
These two monasteries are considered World Heritage Sites. Both Yuso, within which the hotel is located, and Suso, the first of the monasteries with two unforgettable visits where history, culture and art merge, offering the visitor much more than a visit to a monument.
So that you don’t miss anything, we have prepared two visiting guides with information and photos of these two monasteries.
Suso Monastery
A jewel of heritage
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Yuso Monastery
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Cultural activities & workshops in San Millán de la Cogolla
San Millán de la Cogolla is nature, it is history… but above all, the place where the Spanish language was born is culture.
The different cultural foundations linked to the monasteries offer visitors activities and workshops of all kinds throughout the year. Therefore, it is highly recommended to visit their websites where you will see activity agendas to see if they coincide with the dates of your stay.
The three foundations that offer these workshops are:
San Millán de la Cogolla Foundation
It has offices in both monasteries. It is focused on research, documentation and dissemination of the origins of the Spanish Language and organization of activities for visitors.
“Emilianensis” Foundation in San Millán
From dramatized visits to monasteries to concerts or workshops. Its objective is to spread ideas, stories, people, traditions, artistic creations, ways of life in San Millán de la Cogolla
Lands of San Millán Foundation
It is a foundation formed by neighbors residing in the Valley and by professionals from the most varied sectors and its mission is to disseminate elements of tradition and traditional culture through workshops
Traditional Rioja gastronomy
If you have already taken advantage of the day, visited the monasteries, enjoyed some of the hiking routes or participated in any of the activities offered by the foundations, we recommend you continue your experience by visiting “In Vino Veritas”, the restaurant at Hostería San Millán.
Taste the menus that we propose and discover the Riojan culture through its traditional flavors.
Hiking & nature in San Millán de la Cogolla
If you are a lover of nature and outdoor sports, San Millán de la Cogolla is also a perfect place for you.
Several hiking routes of different difficulties and distances leave from the town. All of them are perfectly marked and signposted so you won’t have any problems.
We always recommend to clients a walk from the hotel to the Yuso Monastery, a route of less than 30 minutes through pure nature that you will love. Here we propose three routes that you will love.
Route from San Millán to Villar de la Torre
Beautiful 16km route (8 round trips) between lush oak and oak forests and valleys. You will be able to see many of the nearby towns from the highest parts of the route
Discover the route of Gonzalo de Berceo
Tour the places that marked the life of this clergyman and poet on a route of less than 8km, crossing impressive nature and reaching Berceo.
Discover the route of the Suso trails
One of the most recommended and simple routes. A 3km route starting from the hotel and arriving at the Monastery of Suso through a lush forest of maples, hazelnuts and cherry trees