Is Logrono worth spending a day off?

[camster]

I'm thinking about spending a day in Logrono, but I want to make sure it's as worth it as Pamplona, Leon, Burgos, and the likes. Are there restaurants or museums or wineries, etc. that should be visited?

 

[Robo]

Tapas bars........lots of them !!!

 

[alexwalker]

Famous street:

Best tapas /pintxos street in Logrono - Calle del Laurel, Logrono Traveller Reviews - Tripadvisor

Calle del Laurel: Best tapas /pintxos street in Logrono - See 3,635 traveller reviews, 1,219 candid photos, and great deals for Logrono, Spain, at Tripadvisor.

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[linkster]

I have not spent a full day off, but I have lingered (recovered) from Calle Laurel the night before. I walked a short day after Logroño to Navarette. The retablo is incredible. There is also a small Michangelo behind the main altar.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/camino-photos/the-altar-at-the-church-of-the-assumption-navarrete.1502/full?d=1479807723

 

[SabsP]

Calle Laurel - Visita Logroño

Web oficial de turismo del Ayuntamiento de Logroño (La Rioja).

www.visitalogrono.com

Inicio - Calle Laurel de Logroño

www.callelaurel.org

 

[ginniek]

It is the capital of Rioja (and the wine industry), and even vintage wines are inexpensive. It has a very attractive and historic downtown, with buildings from a wide variety of architectural eras. An amazing cemetery across the river from the main downtown area.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

Most peregrinos seem to blow hurriedly on thru Logrono, but I've always liked it. Good place for a pause, IMHO. Logrono's one of those Camino towns that seems to say "Chill! There's more here than just the Camino! Real people live here!"

As noted above, the Calle Laurel and its tapas bars can provide a wonderful dining experience. And it has at least four historic and very interesting churches, if you're into churches like me. There may even still be a wine museum! The San Mateo wine festival in September is unforgettable. btw. As good a festival as you will find on the whole Frances. Did it in 2012, and loved every minute of it.

Ah, but how's this for a spectacular 'just-off-the-Camino' adventure? If you can hire a taxi for a few hours, "Clavijo is only 16k south of Logrono. The somber ruins of its castle stand sentinel over the fields where legend has it Santiago first appeared on his white horse to turn the tide against the Muslim occupation in 844. Clavijo thus became identified with the start of the reconquest...." {Brierley, 2019 ed., p. 97.]

Did it with some AMAWALKERS friends back in 2015. Nothing in the tiny village but the ruined castle, but the detour to explore it was totally worth it!

 

[jenwearing]

I did 1.5 rest days there and it was awesome! I almost stayed another night.

 

[henrythedog]

It’s nice enough. But there’s more than the tapas strip..

C.Laurel’s over before you know it. Nothing open before 2000 and pretty much closed at 2200.

Pamplona’s decent; but over-Hemingway’d and cursed with the July abomination.

The barrio-húmedo of Leon and c. San Lorenzo in Burgos (and their cathedrals) - superior in every way.

 

[Orujo]

You could take a trip out to the bodega of Marquis de Riscal - the architecture is beautiful, designed by the same architect as the Guggenheim in Bilbao and the wine tour is fantastic- plus you get tasters at the end.

 

[Sacha]

I stayed an extra day in 2015 and loved it! Went to the wine museum, walked around, but best of all is the famous Calle Laurel!

 

[Saint Mike II]

Can't really say as I have not spent more than a few hours there - lunch etc. But hey it may be what YOU need. Cheers

 

[HuffyCane]

I'm thinking about spending a day in Logrono, but I want to make sure it's as worth it as Pamplona, Leon, Burgos, and the likes. Are there restaurants or museums or wineries, etc. that should be visited?

It’s the best eating on the Camino in my opinion. By far.

 

[J Willhaus]

I would say maybe a half day would be plenty.

 

[trecile]

I have not spent a full day off, but I have lingered (recovered) from Calle Laurel the night before. I walked a short day after Logroño to Navarette

I prefer this approach over spending an extra day. I find that it breaks my Camino rhythm to spend two nights in one town.

 

[camster]

It’s the best eating on the Camino in my opinion. By far.

Very good to know. Thanks!

 

[deano5]

If you are passing thru in midweek I would say one night is good. If taking a side trip, add a day.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Yes! Lovely walks along the river front.
A very cool museum of wine.
Joe and I got an apartment there last spring and spent time touristing around.
Loved it!
And then, of course, there are the tapas!

 

[mvanert]

I'm thinking about spending a day in Logrono, but I want to make sure it's as worth it as Pamplona, Leon, Burgos, and the likes. Are there restaurants or museums or wineries, etc. that should be visited?

Yes.

 

[David]

Apart from the town sites, and this may be a bit off the usual responses, but, there is a large shopping area, 3kms from centre or frequent number 9 bus - Centro Commercial Parque Rioja on the south west of town and it has a large Decathlon and a vast hypermarket, an Al Campo (the French Auchan), that sells Everything! from food, clothing, phones and sim cards, to bicycles and in the mall at least three sportswear shops, opticians, pharmacies, etc - so if one needs anything replacing or adding to pack .. stroll out there!

 

[David]

Don't order Tapas in Navarre - is Pinchos - fully explained here at 1:24

 

[Simperegrina]

You could do wine tastings etc - it is the capital of La Rioja.

I had to spend the morning in Logrono sorting out some boring stuff - left around 1100/1130, and walked to Navarette. Quite glad I did that, in the end, as it made for a lovely relaxed afternoon and evening, almost felt like a rest day! So you could spend half a day exploring Logrono, and then make for Navarette instead of Najara.

EDIT:

Oops, just seen the OP posted this last May. Oh well, might be useful for others wondering about Logrono.

 

[TMcA]

We went to the Ontañón winery which is a short bus ride from the city center. The tourist office, which I recall was on the Camino, told us which bus to take and made a reservation for us. When we arrived we found we were the only people on the tour. The twenty-something guide, Jesús, was very knowledgeable, but not at all haughty. We sampled four wines under his tutelage. Then he said "I've got to go to a meeting. Stay as long as you'd like." We indulged a little bit further and left four bottles on the table, all with a lot of wine left in them. Another unique thing that I remember is that Jesús thought a wine was "corked". Could we taste that it was slightly off? "No." He ordered another bottle of the same wine, same vintage. Comparing the two we understood that he had been correct. Memorable! (We paid about 12 euros each for the tour and that was in 2013.)

ontanon - Google Search

 

[Roland49]

Short answer: yes.

If you are into wine and the local Pinchos, get ready to get some extra calories

 

[David Tallan]

Don't order Tapas in Navarre - is Pinchos - fully explained here at 1:24

Although I think technically Logroño is not in Navarre. It is the capital of La Rioja, a separate autonomous region.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

It is the capital of Rioja (and the wine industry), and even vintage wines are inexpensive. It has a very attractive and historic downtown, with buildings from a wide variety of architectural eras. An amazing cemetery across the river from the main downtown area.

I was just going to add that I loved Logrono for all the reasons mentioned already, and in addition, that cemetery IS amazing!

You could take a trip out to the bodega of Marquis de Riscal - the architecture is beautiful, designed by the same architect as the Guggenheim in Bilbao and the wine tour is fantastic- plus you get tasters at the end.

Wow, I just looked this up and it definitely looks like a "must see"!

 

[J Willhaus]

I think it a Marriott hotel location or at least that is what I see when I look it up on the App.

 

[dah]

I'm thinking about spending a day in Logrono, but I want to make sure it's as worth it as Pamplona, Leon, Burgos, and the likes. Are there restaurants or museums or wineries, etc. that should be visited?Bert

Logroño is smaller than Pamplona , you decide,,, Pamplona 2 days to taste the old part of the city its okk,,,

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I think it a Marriott hotel location or at least that is what I see when I look it up on the App.

I loved the Guggenheim in Bilbao and this definitely has a similar architecture, but more colorful.