front of a winery building in the rioja with vineyards in the foreground

Golf and Wine in the Rioja Region, Spain

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Rioja Region

Four golf courses within an hour from Logroño city
Easy access via Bilbao airport
Rich culture and gastronomy
Beautiful nature and surroundings
Perfect golf weather in September / October and early Spring April / May

The Rioja in a Nutshell

The Rioja region in North-Central Spain, between the cities of Zaragoza, Bilbao and Burgos is famous for its vineyards and its idyllic countryside. However the area offers so much more – beautiful sun-baked villages, historic castles, fabulous museums, internationally renowned vineyards and wineries, incredible gastronomy, golf course, and probably its most famous Camino de Santiago.

Located an hour and a half from Bilbao’s airport, the region offers four good golf courses – Club de Campo Sojuela, Izki Golf, Rioja Alta Golf Club and El Campo de Logroño.

In the picturesque wine country of Rioja Alavesa, you’ll encounter the beautiful Spanish village of Laguardia (just 15 minutes from Logroño by car). With its cobblestone streets, medieval walls, and breathtaking views of the Ebro Valley, it’s not surprising that Laguardia is often regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain.

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Golf and Wine Experience in the Rioja

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Golf Course in the Rioja Region

Sojuela – La Rioja

Sojuela Golf Club

The 18-hole – 72 Par Sojuela golf course is located 20 miles from Logroño city in the Moncalvillo valley. The course designed by Severiano Ballestero takes adavantage of the natural terrain to create a challenging and picturesque course with mountain view and native vegetation that make each hole special.

picture overview of sojuela gold course

Urturi – Álava

Izki Golf Club

Located in Urturi, the 18-hole golf course designed by Severino Ballesteros has an extension of 98 hectares in Izki national park offering golfers with a combination of technical and strategic challenges with the natural beauty of the environment. Its integration into a natural park offers a golf experience within a spectacular landscape.

picture of a green and bunkers in izki golf course

Cirueña – La Rioja

Rioja Alta Golf Club

The 18-hole – Par 72 – 71.16 hectares course is located in Cirueña (La Rioja) next to Camino de Santiago. The course design by Enrique Saenger-Golf Projects, used the topography to create a course ideal for low and high handicapers.

picture of a green in rioja alta golf course and a pin flag in the distance

La Grajera, Logroño – La Rioja

Golf Logroño

Located 3 miles from Logroño city, this spectacular 18-hole course is known for its extensive facilities and challenging layout. Hole 4 is famous for being one of the longest in Spain, at 676 yards. The course offers a varied, balanced and pleasant game, while demanding dedication from those who want to get a good result.

picture of bunker in logroño golf course with a green in the background

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What to Visit in the Rioja Region

The City of Logroño

The city offers tourism away from massive crowds, surrounded by vineyards and eight of the most prestigious wineries in Rioja, as well as a diverse cultural activity and gastronomy of the highest level, with two-starred restaurants Michelin and one of the most famous tapas areas in Spain, the streets of Laurel and San Juan. Visitors can also enjoy, pintxos (the Basque tapas), a local delicacy which is high cuisine in miniature sizes, eaten from bar to bar while having wine…

The Area of Rioja Alavesa

The area offers wineries in every corner of the region, especially small family wineries with centuries-old tradition and impressive avant-garde wineries. 20 min from Logroño you will find Laguardia, declared one of the “Most Beautiful Towns in Spain” and a must stop for anyone visiting the region.

Local Wineries

The Rioja is renowned for its exceptional wines and numerous wineries that blend tradition with innovation. The region's wineries often feature stunning architecture, such as Frank Gehry at Marqués de Riscal. Visitors to Rioja can explore scenic vineyards, historic cellars, and indulge in tastings that reveal the rich flavors and complexity of this prestigious wine region.

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