Haro

Haro, the capital of the Rioja Alta region, is an indispensable stop for any wine-loving pilgrim following the Vasco-Interior Way. The town is one of the world's leading centers for wine tourism, especially its famous Station Quarter, which houses the largest concentration of century-old bodegas in the world. For the walker, arriving in Haro is a unique opportunity to rest and immerse themselves in Rioja's wine culture by visiting historic cellars and sampling prestigious wines. The old town of the village, with its blazoned houses and St Thomas Church, invites a pleasant stroll. The stage that arrives at Haro from Álava traverses the spectacular landscape of Conchas de Haro, a gorge where the Ebro River breaks through. With a good range of services and accommodations, it is an episode that offers a sensory and cultural reward. In the Way of St James, it marks the entry into La Rioja and the promise of its fertile lands.