Laguardia

Travel Guide

Landscape with vineyards at La Rioja, Spain
Landscape with vineyards at La Rioja, Spain
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Treat yourself to a holiday in Laguardia and fall in love with the town’s monuments, churches, natural attractions and superb wine.

Laguardia is a town located in the south of the province of Álava, in the Basque Country. Its streets offer a medieval atmosphere that will whisk you away to the past as you sip a glass of wine, the town's star product.

Before enjoying that well-deserved drink, though, there’s lots to see! You can start with Casa de la Primicia, the oldest Gothic building in the town, from the end of the 16th century. In its day, it served as a store for the first fruits, which were the fruits and cattle that, in addition to the tithe, were given to the Church.

Then head over to Torre Abacial, a building with a square floor plan that served to defend the town's walls. Its construction began at the end of the 12th century, and it’s reminiscent of the bell towers of the northern Italy and the Catalan Pyrenees. Don’t miss your chance to admire it when night falls thanks to our cheap trips to Laguardia!

Next to the tower stands the church of Santa María de los Reyes, whose construction took four centuries: you’ll soon notice the clear mixture of styles. Without a doubt, the most remarkable element of the temple is its Gothic doorway, which will take your breath away. Other religious sights you’ll want to catch before you leave include the church of San Juan Bautista, patron saint of Laguardia.

When you’ve decided on one of our package deals to Laguardia, don’t forget to book a trip on the tourist train, which will take you on a tour of the surrounding vineyards and wineries and allow you to take some impressive photos of the Sierra de la Demanda and Sierra de Cantabria mountain ranges. Now it’s time to get that glass of wine!

To get to Laguardia, you only have to fly to Vitoria or Bilbao and take a bus from there. The buses are quite frequent and the journey takes about an hour.

Choose our trips to Laguardia and get ready to enjoy!

Where to stay in Laguardia

this very small Basque town is just so incredibly beautiful that you can't believe is real. 
the view over the Cantabrian Mountains  and the all the Rioja vineyards is also amazing

the picture was taken in a pintxos bar ..it's art what the Basques do with the food. 

I loved the place and recommend it to everyone that would like to taste great food & wine and have a relaxed walk around.

more on it under below link
http://www.euskoguide.com/places-basque-country/la-rioja-alavesa/spain/laguardia-spain-travel-guide.html

Laguardia Old Town

5/5(2 area reviews)

Wineries, historical sites and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy about Laguardia Old Town. Check out Laguardia Clock or Bodegas Carlos San Pedro Perez de Vinaspre while you're exploring the area.

Laguardia Old Town
Silken Villa de Laguardia

Silken Villa de Laguardia

4 out of 5
Paseo San Raimundo, 15 Laguardia Alava
The price is RM346 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
RM346
RM381 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Laguardia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (400 reviews)
Excellent hotel facilities, staff and restaurant

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Silken Villa de Laguardia
Hotel Eguren Ugarte

Hotel Eguren Ugarte

1 out of 5
Carretera A-124 - Km.61 Laguardia Alava
The price is RM621 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM621
RM684 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laguardia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Eguren Ugarte Family Winery and Bodega ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)
We upgraded to a balcony room when we arrived, which I highly recommend - the views are STUNNING and it was really amazing to sit out and enjoy the view with a glass of wine. The tasting room is down the hill from the hotel, and easy to walk down for a glass. Room was spacious and comfortable. The ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hotel Eguren Ugarte
Hospedería de los Parajes

Hospedería de los Parajes

3 out of 5
Calle Mayor 46/48 Laguardia Alava
The price is RM667 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM667
RM734 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Laguardia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Laguardia Clock and Bodegas Carlos San Pedro ...
Hospedería de los Parajes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Kora Green City

Aparthotel Kora Green City

3 out of 5
Plaza del Renacimiento 12 Vitoria-Gasteiz Vitoria
Stay at this aparthotel in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Statue of The Wayfarer and Plaza ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
Apartment style hotel. Good sized, comfortable rooms. We did not cook but the unit had a cook top and seemed to have all the cooking supplies you'd need. If you are facing the main street it can be a bit noisy due to the traffic and nearby cafes but it's only an issue if the windows are open. There's ...

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Aparthotel Kora Green City
Aparthotel Libere Vitoria

Aparthotel Libere Vitoria

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Gasteiz 45 Vitoria-Gasteiz
Stay at this aparthotel in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Anillo Verde and House No. 27 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (206 reviews)
The hotel is being used for the council for conflictive families. Man smoking smelly herbs in the main door. It was not pleasant. It is a real shame since it is a great location and the room itself, and service were great. U just want feel safe to stay/sleep.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Aparthotel Libere Vitoria
Jardines de Uleta Suites

Jardines de Uleta Suites

4 out of 5
Uleta 1 Vitoria-Gasteiz Alava
Stay at this aparthotel in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica of San Prudencio de Armentia ...
Jardines de Uleta Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Laguardia

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Very well preserved medieval village with lots of restaurants, wineries and great food