Winter plans in La Rioja
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Winter in La Rioja
During the fall and winter, our area is a wonderful place for a weekend visit. The tranquility that you breathe, the landscapes with the snow-capped mountains, the vineyards, the traditional gastronomy… If you are looking for rest, tranquility and disconnecting in these winter months, San Millán is your place.
Furthermore, many of the things that we are going to propose below are covered (visiting monasteries, gastronomy, wineries…), so, even if the weather is colder or it rains, it will not stop you from making the most of your stay. .
“Gastronomy, nature, wine tourism… Winter in La Rioja has a special charm and we want you to discover it in this planning guide”
Six winter plans in La Rioja to make your stay an even more special experience
The Route of the Monasteries of La Rioja
There is no visit to San Millán without a visit to the Monasteries of Yuso and Suso, a World Heritage Site and within which we find ourselves (specifically within that of Yuso).
But these two must-see monasteries are not the only ones you should visit if you come to our area. There is the so-called “Route of the Monasteries”, in which you can explore the history of La Rioja through these buildings that stand out, not only for their architectural beauty and their relics.
Traditional RiojaN gastronomy
One of the most outstanding aspects of La Rioja is its gastronomy. So that you can enjoy it without leaving the hotel, we have the “In Vino Vertias” restaurant. A perfect space to taste the traditional gastronomy of La Rioja based on high-quality local dishes and products. We have a menu and different menus.
For these autumn-winter months, we propose some seasonal dishes such as anguiano caparrones, artichokes with boletus and foie, pig’s trotters, quail with caramelized shallot and foie or our baked suckling pigs.
Wine tourism and wine culture in La Rioja
One of the main reasons why people usually come to La Rioja is undoubtedly because of the wine.
In our area, there are several wineries that can be visited in the surrounding towns. Here we can recommend several according to your tastes and preferences. And, from the hotel, we have discounts on some of them and we can make your reservation directly from here.
Hiking and nature plans near the hotel
For these months, although due to weather conditions some days it is not possible or not very convenient, hiking is a good option to dedicate a morning to. The natural environment that surrounds us is ideal to enjoy nature. Near the hotel, we have a simple walk of about 20 minutes, which would be going up from San MIllán de la Cogolla to the Monastery of Suso.
For a longer hiking route, we recommend the Senda del Salto del Agua, leaving the town of Matute, 20 minutes from San Millán. This route has a high landscape and natural value and in it you will be able to explore the rocky cliffs of the foothills of the Sierra de la Demanda and the streams and rivers that pass through the area.
Skiing in Valdezcaray
1 hour by car from the hotel, we have one of the best ski resorts in the northern area and the only ski resort in La Rioja and its surroundings. Its 22 km of skiing make it a perfect place to practice this sport in the winter months in La Rioja.
Therefore, if you like skiing, you can dedicate a day to go to Valdezcaray and, in the process, visit the beautiful town of Ezcaray.
Rest and tranquility enjoying the charm of the hotel
We have different spaces within La Hostería de San Millán where you can sit and read, watch TV, have a glass of wine or chat. You will be in a building whose walls have centuries of history and which is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A space for lovers of art and history.
All rooms have a classic decoration, in line with the style of the building but with all the necessary comforts so that you do not lack anything.