Description of the municipality

The economic structure of Mendavia revolves around agriculture, with wine and winemaking coming under large companies protected by the Denominación de Origen Calificada Rioja.

Canning is the second activity in terms of sales, with 14 companies in the locality. This sector alone accounts for almost half of the people working in industry in Mendavia.

There are other large companies in plastics, canning machinery construction, rubber, metal stamping and cutting, together with other manufactured products such as furniture or locks.

Location
42°26′40″N2°12′02″O

Area
78 km²

Altitude
360 m

Climatology
Mediterráneo continental

Enotouristic Resources

- El Castillar

- Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

- Ermita de la Virgen de la Legarda

- Granja de Imaz