La Rioja is Spain's smallest mainland autonomous community and one of the world's great wine regions, producing the celebrated Rioja DOCa wines along the sun-drenched banks of the Ebro River. Beyond the vineyards, medieval monasteries, Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes, and rugged Sierra de la Demanda mountains make this a destination of remarkable depth.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Bottle(s) of Rioja DOCa wine (Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva) — available from €4 (~$4.40) in supermarkets; premium bottles at bodega shops
Navarrete terracotta pottery — bowls, jugs, and vases made with traditional red clay; €5–€60 (~$5.50–$66)
Chorizo riojano and chistorra (sausages) — vacuum-packed for travel; €5–€12 (~$5.50–$13.20) at Mercado de Abastos
Pimientos de piquillo en conserva (tinned piquillo peppers) — €2–€5 (~$2.20–$5.50)
Conservas (tinned white asparagus from Calahorra) — €3–€8 (~$3.30–$8.80)
Rioja wine accessories — openers, aerators, cooling sleeves; local delis and wine shops
Pilgrim shell (vieira) and Camino de Santiago memorabilia — found along the Camino route in Logroño
Local olive oil — La Rioja produces Arróniz variety; €5–€12 (~$5.50–$13.20)
Artisan leather goods from Arnedo — belts, wallets; €15–€80 (~$16.50–$88)
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Mercado de Abastos de Logroño
Fresh Rioja produce: piquillo peppers, white asparagus, local cheeses, chorizo riojano, fresh vegetables
Where: Logroño Old Town
Hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–14:00
Mercadillo (Sunday Market, Logroño)
Second-hand goods, antiques, plants, clothing
Where: Logroño, Parque del Carmen
Hours: Sunday 09:00–14:00
Haro Weekly Market
Local produce, wine, clothing, and crafts
Where: Haro
Hours: Saturday 09:00–14:00