How many wineries can I visit in a day in Haro?

Three if you book well. Morning: a shorter visit (Bilbaínas or Gómez Cruzado). Lunch in town. Afternoon: two more relaxed (Muga, López de Heredia). Four is pushing it and your tastings will suffer — the palate gets tired, attention too.

When is the Wine Battle?

June 29. Starts at 8am at the Riscos de Bilibio. Wear white clothes you don't mind ruining — everything ends up red, seriously. Nationally-recognized festival since 1965.

Where to stay in Haro?

Los Agustinos (in a 14th-century convent), Hospedería Señorío de Briñas (outside town with views), or the newer Castillo del Marqués. Rural houses in nearby villages like Briones or San Vicente also work.

What's the difference between Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa?

Both sit on opposite sides of the Ebro. Alta is Haro and around, more structured wines. Alavesa is across the river (Álava province), higher-altitude vineyards, fresher wines. Quality is high in both — they're different, not better/worse.

Are there tours from Haro without a car?

Yes — La Rioja Wine Trips and Bicicletas y Vino run e-bike tours of the Barrio wineries. There's also a seasonal hop-on bus (May-October) around the town.

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Wineries in Haro — Barrio de la Estación Guide · Aficionadovino

Nº 01·Wine tasting near Haro

8 Best Wineries Near Haro

42.5773°N · 2.8482°W

Haro is the densest concentration of historic wineries in the world: seven famous bodegas — Muga, López de Heredia, La Rioja Alta S.A., Bilbaínas, Roda, CVNE and Gómez Cruzado — sit in a 500-meter stretch called the Barrio de la Estación. You can walk between them. If you want one place that delivers maximum wine experience per kilometer driven, Haro is it. The town itself is small (11,000 people) but the food is excellent — chuletillas al sarmiento (lamb chops over vine cuttings) is the local signature dish.

By Mateo Iriarte·Editor

Updated · May 3, 2026

Nº 01·Within 30 minutes

Wine tasting in Haro

Laguardia · RiojaNº 01
Bodegas Marqués de Riscal
If Frank Gehry hadn't put his building here in 2006, Marqués de Riscal would still be what it already was: the oldest winery in Rioja Alavesa (1858), the first to make wine in the French style in Rioja, one of the historic giants of Spanish wine. But the building changed the conversation. Today, in Elciego (Álava), the 19th-century original cellars coexist with the titanium-pink-silver-gold architectural complex Gehry designed to house the hotel (Marriott Luxury Collection), the Michelin-starred restaurant, and the Caudalie vinotherapy spa. The standard guided visit is 90 minutes — historic cellars, museum, barrel rooms, ending with a two-wine tasting. Book 30-60 days ahead; not a drop-in winery. For the big version: eat at the restaurant. For the bigger one: stay a night at the hotel.
- Guided visit
- Wine tasting
- Restaurant
- Accommodation

Nº 02·30 min – 2 h

Day trip wineries near Haro

Logroño · RiojaNº 01
Bodegas Franco-Españolas
Logroño has a curious feature: a 19th-century winery inside the actual city — most are in smaller villages or industrial parks outside town. Bodegas Franco-Españolas was founded in 1890 as a collaboration between French winemakers (fleeing phylloxera, they came to Rioja looking for healthy vineyards) and Riojan businessmen. The historic cellar sits on the bank of the Ebro, next to the Iron Bridge, fifteen minutes walking from Logroño center. The guided visit walks through the 19th-century cellars and ends with a tasting of three wines — their Bordón line, their semi-sweet Diamante, and usually a Reserva. The advantage of visiting is double: the winery itself plus the urban format (no car needed). In summer they also run open-air cinema sessions in their historic courtyard — an idea that works for them, worth catching if it lines up with your trip.
- Guided visit
- Wine tasting
- Store

Nº 03·Getting there

How to reach Haro

By car

50 km from Logroño on the A-12 (40 min). 90 km from Bilbao on the AP-68 (1h). 330 km from Madrid via A-1 + A-12 (3h45 if traffic cooperates). Free parking in the Barrio de la Estación — the lot is dirt, very rural.

By train

Renfe Media Distancia from Logroño (40 min) and Bilbao (1h30). But schedules are limited — two or three trains per day max — so confirm before committing to a car-free plan.

By plane

Bilbao (BIO) is the practical choice, 90 km. Rent a car, an hour later you're in the Barrio.

Nº 04·What to do

Things to do in Haro

Barrio de la Estación

The reason to come. Muga, López de Heredia and La Rioja Alta S.A. offer guided tastings. Book two weeks ahead minimum during harvest. Walking distance between them all: winery, lunch, winery, coffee. Three visits in a day is doable if you don't overdo lunch.

Old town

Plaza de la Paz, the Basílica de la Vega church, and Calle Vega for tapas (quieter than Logroño and cheaper). The whole center fits in under an hour.

Underground winery in the center

Bodega Centro Riojano (in the old town center, not the Barrio) runs 30-min educational visits if you're short on time.

Where to eat

Atamauri (modern Rioja cooking, no pretensions). Beethoven II (proper sarmiento-fired lamb chops). Las Duelas inside Bodegas Roda — only open if your visit includes it, not à la carte.

Nº 05·Plan your trip

Practical information

How to get to wineries

Walk. The seven Barrio de la Estación wineries are within 500 meters of each other — book three back-to-back if you want a full wine day.

When to visit

June through October. June is the Wine Battle (29th, gets crazy in the best way). September-October is harvest. Avoid Mondays — most wineries close.

What to expect at a Spanish winery

The Barrio bodegas are professional but personal — most visits are guided by someone who's worked there 10+ years. 1.5-2 hour visits with three to five wines, €25-50 per person. Premium options (López de Heredia "Tondonia" tour) cost more.

Where to stay

Hotel Los Agustinos (in a 14th-century convent — the bones of the building are extraordinary), or Eurostars Los Agustinos. Boutique: Hospedería Señorío de Briñas (10 min outside, in a wine-country village).

Nº 06·Preguntas

8 Best Wineries Near Haro

Wine tasting in Haro

Bodegas Marqués de Riscal

Day trip wineries near Haro

Bodegas Franco-Españolas