Rivas de Tereso
This village is situated at 649 meters above sea level, at the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria, a fantastic location to enjoy both the calm setting and the long walks of the countryside. The origins of the site go back to an ancestral shrine founded in dedication to San Miguel (Saint Michael), of which only a few ruins remain today. The Church of the Conception, the ancient laundry and, following the old Way to Peciña, the ruins of the shrine of Orzales and the hermitage caves of Gobate, are among its most valued elements. Two signposted short walks lead to these sites, as well as some others: the ‘Archaeological Trail of Rivas’ and the ‘Trail of the Shrine of Toloño’.
Information of interest:
- Where to stay: Casa de Alberto, a unique rural house in a unique environment (more info)
- Where to eat: Asador Jose Mari, a spot to enjoy the food typical of Rioja, with a modern touch (more info)
- What to do: walk and enjoy the wonderful surroundings. Two signposted trails depart from Rivas de Tereso:
- ‘Archaeological Trail of Rivas de Tereso’. It runs through the old ruins of ‘lagares’, hermitage caves and shrines. Any time is fine to visit Rivas de Tereso, make this 9 km and ca. 2 h circular trail, and then recharge at one of our restaurants (more info; Spanish)
- ‘Trail of the Shrine of Toloño’: this circular walking route of 12.5 km leads to the top of Mount Toloño, located at more than 1,200 meters above sea level. Enjoy the ruins of the medieval monastery that was founded here and the fantastic panoramic views of the Rioja Alta (more info, Spanish)
- ‘Archaeological Trail of Rivas de Tereso’. It runs through the old ruins of ‘lagares’, hermitage caves and shrines. Any time is fine to visit Rivas de Tereso, make this 9 km and ca. 2 h circular trail, and then recharge at one of our restaurants (more info; Spanish)
- Visit some of the nearby points of interest, which are geolocated on Google Maps, such as:
- How to get to Rivas de Tereso: take the diversion from N232A to LR 317 (Rivas - Peñacerrada) roads
- GPS location: 42 ° 36'14.1 "N 2 ° 45'02.1" W // 42.603910, -2.750591
- Google Maps link