During latest years Rioja Alavesa region has importantly developed the tourism industry around the gastronomy and wine (vineyards and wineries). Rioja Alavesa offers plenty of interesting alternatives to visit and enjoy the region:
- Restaurants
- Bed & Breaksfast (Casas Rurales)
- Hotels
- Wineries to visit
- Spectacular architecture
- Outdoor activities
- Sports
- Nature
- Thematic visit around grape growing and winemaking techniques
As a matter of fact, the Spanish National Heritage Council has agreed to nominate “Rioja and Rioja Alavesa wine Cultural Landscape” to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This application was presented in February 2014 to UNESCO and the final decision of the international body will be known in 2015.