29 km | 7-10 hours | +528m / -415m
A long but flat stage through the heart of La Rioja's wine country. The route passes through a landscape dominated by vineyards, with the famous Navarrete pottery workshops and the hilltop town of Ventosa offering variety along the way.
The walking is physically easy but the distance and lack of shade make it a tiring day in hot weather. The terrain is almost entirely flat, crossing the broad Ebro valley through endless rows of vines. The famous Rioja bodegas are visible from the path, and the region's red earth gives the landscape a distinctive colour.
Najera is a historic town straddling the Najerilla River, with the impressive Monastery of Santa Maria la Real built into the red sandstone cliffs. The monastery contains royal tombs and a beautiful cloister. The town has good services and a pleasant old quarter.
Terrain: Flat vineyard paths, agricultural roads, some paved sections, exposed terrain
The capital of La Rioja, Spain's most famous wine region. A lively city known for its exceptional pintxos bars along Calle Laurel and the historic old town around the Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Redonda.
Navarrete is a historic Camino town after Logroño, with albergues, restaurants, shops, wine culture, pottery traditions, and the Church of La Asunción.
Ventosa is a small Camino village between Navarrete and Nájera, with albergues, food options, vineyard views, and a quieter alternative to larger stops
A beautiful town on the Rio Najerilla with cobblestoned streets, the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria la Real, and a dramatic sandstone cliff backdrop.
9 places to stay between Logroño and Nájera
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