Aragón, La Rioja, And Navarra Overview

To the south of the Pyrenees lie the provinces of Aragón, La Rioja, and Navarra, a collage of semi-desert and lush countryside, Mediterranean and Continental climates. Regional delights lie in every direction. To the south, a collection of sun-baked towns and flaxen plains are scattered with fine examples of ornate mudéjar architecture. In the center, prosperous Zaragoza reigns as Aragón’s capital and the fifth largest city in Spain. Out west, Logroño offers travelers a taste of urbanism infused with Santiago’s pilgrim culture—and the chance to taste La Rioja’s famed wines. Pamplona, the capital of Navarra, is preceded by its reputation thanks to Ernest Hemingway’s famous novel The Sun Also Rises. The Ebro, Spain’s largest river, ties these three distinct regions together.

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