Lanciego is a municipality located in the province of Álava, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country in Spain. Below, I will mention some interesting places to visit in Lanciego or its surroundings, as well as some of its most typical dishes:
Plaza Mayor: This is the main square of the village, where you will find the church of San Acisclo and Santa Victoria. There are also several bars and restaurants with terraces to enjoy the local gastronomy.
Salt Museum: This is a small museum dedicated to the history of salt and its importance in the local economy.
Hermitage of Santa María de la Piscina: It is located on the outskirts of the village, in a spectacular natural setting. It is a Romanesque hermitage dating from the 13th century with a Baroque altarpiece.
In terms of gastronomy, Lanciego is known for its typical Basque dishes, such as grilled beef cutlet, cod in pil-pil sauce, hake in green sauce and Tolosa beans. It is also famous for its wine production, especially for the red wines of the Rioja Alavesa Qualified Designation of Origin, which are of high quality and have a great reputation throughout the world. In addition, in Lanciego you will find a wide variety of pintxos and tapas which are very popular in the region.
Wine and olive oil culture in Lanciego, Rioja Alavesa.
Wine and olive oil culture in Lanciego, Rioja Alavesa.
Traditional, sustainable and organic viticulture in the Rioja Alavesa.
Traditional, sustainable and organic viticulture in the Rioja Alavesa.
Splendid catalog of wine experiences: grape harvest day, very economical tasting courses including blind tasting, chef's gastronomy and plans for the whole family.
Visits from: 13€
Formidable wine tourism offer, you can go horseback riding, eat well or participate in the grape harvest. Enjoyment guaranteed.
Visits from: 18€
Tasting paired with cheeses or local steak. Mouth watering!
Visits from: 15€
Best of 2017 award for the best winery in art and culture.
Visits from: 25€
