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Cuisine
The
delights
of La
Rioja
cuisine
are as
wide and
varied as
its
landscapes.
From heavy
stews in
the north
to lighter
dishes in
the south.
Potatoes
flavoured
with a
spicy
sausage
called
chorizo
is one of
the most
typical
dishes.
Young goat
or lamb
roasted
over vine
prunings
is another
favourite.
Trout,
Barbel,
tripe
dishes and
cheeses
are
present in
most
menus.
Fresh
vegetables
are also
in
plentiful
supply.
Crafts
The
region has
a wide
range of
crafts to
offer such
as the
famous,
fine
furniture,
barrels,
utensils
and wooden
carvings,
leather
goods,
tapestries
and wicker
work.
Colourful
ceramics
and metal
work also
abound in
the area.
Leisure
The
mountains
of La
Rioja are
a paradise
for
hiking,
climbing
and other
mountain
related
sports.
Skiing
facilities
can be
found in
Valdezcaray,
aerial
sports can
be
practiced
in Lardero
and water
sports in
El Rasillo.
Cycling is
popular
throughout
the whole
region.
Hunting is
possible
in three
areas and
you can
fish for
trout,
barbel and
crabs. For
more
information
about
permits,
call +34
941 29 11
00.
Fiestas
There are
four
fiestas of
interest
to the
tourist:
La
Vendimia
is held in
Logroño
on
September
21st and
is a
display of
grape-treading,
floats and
wine-tasting.
The
fiestas in
Santo
Domingo de
la Calzada
on
May 12th
include
parades
and dances
which
extend
into the
neighbouring
villages.
La
Batalla
del Vino
in
Haro
on June
29th is an
authentic
battle
with the
'blood of
the earth'
used as
the only
weapon,
dousing
the
participants
in a
shower of
wine. The
ancient
Danza de
los Zancos,
held in
Anguiano
on June
22nd is a
day of
traditional
dancing on
stilts.
The
snow
capped
mountains
of the
Sierra
del
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