Known around the world for its splendid wines, La Rioja possesses many other charms which make it well worth your visit. The pilgrimage route to Santiago (or Way of Saint James) is inextricably linked to this region, via the ancient trail across the border from France. In addition to this rich combination of culture, history and wine-making, La Rioja offers surprising mountain ranges, lunar landscapes, orchards, farming and even fossilized dinosaur tracks!