Arnedo is a city with a lot of history and culture, and there are several things you can visit there. Here are some recommendations:
The Castle of Arnedo: It is a fortress from the 11th century that is located in the upper part of the city. Nowadays, you can see some remains of the wall and the keep.
The Monastery of Vico: It is an old monastery dating from the 10th century and is located in a beautiful natural setting. Nowadays, it is a cultural centre that hosts exhibitions and other events.
The Museum of La Rioja: This museum is located in Logroño, the capital of the province. Here you can learn about the history, culture and traditions of La Rioja.
The Dinosaur Route: This is a route that stretches through several municipalities in La Rioja and allows you to discover the footprint that dinosaurs left in the area millions of years ago.
As for gastronomy, La Rioja is known for its excellent wines and delicious cuisine. Some typical dishes of the area are:
La chuletilla al sarmiento: This is a dish of lamb roasted on the grill with vine shoots, which give it a very characteristic flavour.
La patata a la riojana: This is a potato stew with chorizo sausage, peppers and other vegetables.
Vegetable stew: This is a dish of seasonal vegetables cooked and seasoned with olive oil and garlic.
As for wine, La Rioja is famous for its red wines, especially those of the Rioja Designation of Origin. Some wineries you can visit in the area are Bodegas Ontañón, Bodegas Ramón Bilbao or Bodegas Franco-Españolas.
I hope you find this information useful and that you enjoy your trip to Arnedo and La Rioja.
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