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.
Palaeontology in Igea: Interpretation Centre and Footprint Sites
Igea is one of the most important palaeontological sites in La Rioja and indeed the world. The town is home to the famous Era del Peladillo and Tronco Fósil fossil sites, as well as the La Rioja Palaeontological Interpretation Centre, which displays fossils, replicas and interactive panels explaining the history of the dinosaurs.
Historical heritage: The Palace of the Marquis of Casa Torre and the Church of the Assumption
The most significant building in La Rioja: the 18th-century Florentine-style “Palace of the Marquis of Casa Torre”. Next to it, a large artistic mural depicts its patron, Don Juan José Ovejas y Díez. Nearby stands the Church of La Asunción (17th and 18th centuries), with a Baroque façade and an Aragonese Mudejar tower, as well as various chapels dedicated to the saints.