Lower Rioja
Your visit to Calahorra can go far beyond its historic streets, museums and gastronomy. The city is also the perfect gateway to explore La Rioja Baja, a region full of charming little villages surrounded by vineyards, unique landscapes and a valuable cultural heritage.
A few kilometres from Calahorra lie beautiful villages that are the perfect complement to your getaway. These destinations are steeped in history and tradition, with landscapes that invite you to discover their most emblematic corners and enjoy unique experiences. Because visiting Calahorra also means opening the door to everything that La Rioja Baja has to offer.
Igea
Located in the southeast of La Rioja, Igea is a small municipality steeped in history, natural heritage and paleontological wealth. Surrounded by rugged landscapes and gentle mountains, it offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in a peaceful environment where the past and nature coexist in harmony. It stands out for its valuable fossil legacy, with numerous sites that make it a benchmark for scientific tourism in the region. In addition, its historical and artistic heritage, such as the Palace of the Marquis of Casa Torre or the parish church of La Asunción, reflect its importance in centuries past. Strolling through its streets is like travelling back in time, discovering dinosaur footprints and enjoying the rural charm of La Rioja.
Paleontología en Igea: Centro de Interpretación y Yacimientos de Icnitas
Igea es uno de los epicentros paleontológicos más importantes de La Rioja y del mundo. En dicha localidad se encuentran los famosos yacimientos de la Era del Peladillo y del Tronco Fósil, además del Centro de Interpretación Paleontológico de La Rioja donde se exponen fósiles, réplicas y paneles interactivos que explican la historia de los dinosaurios.
Patrimonio histórico: Palacio del Marqués de Casa Torre e Iglesia de la Asunción
La construcción civil más importante de La Rioja: “El Palacio del Marqués de Casa Torre”, de estilo florentino del siglo XVIII. Junto a él un gran mural artístico muestra a su mecenas Don Juan José Ovejas y Díez. Muy cerca, la iglesia de la Asunción (siglos XVII y XVIII) de portada barroca y torre mudéjar aragonés además de distintas ermitas santorales.