
Villalba De Rioja
Description of the municipality
Villalba de Rioja is a village located on the southern slopes of the Obarenes mountains, right on the border of the provinces of Álava and Burgos.
It is separated from Miranda de Ebro by a short mountain track.
The Esperamalo stream, a tributary of the River Ebro, runs through the village.
A notable landmark is the monument to the cyclist Álvaro Fernández, with some verses from María Piedad Mendizábal on it: “If you are lucky enough to ride through my Rioja one day...”
During the hunting season you can find a wide range of species such as partridges, rabbits, quail, hares and roe deer.
Location
42°36′32″N 2°53′16″O
Area
8,96 km²
Altitude
561 m
Climatology
Oceánico
Enotouristic Resources
- Iglesia de San Pelayo
- Ermita de la Virgen de los Remedios
- Palacios de los Ruiz del Castillo y de Cirac