Music, wine and local cuisine will come together in a unique natural and historic setting for our trip to La Rioja Festival, located in Spain’s most acclaimed vineyard region.

Founded and programmed by Pablo Sainz Villegas, a new generation master of the Spanish guitar who is a native of the famed wine region, La Rioja Festival features concerts by diverse young Spanish classical musicians staged at historic wineries, in Cathedrals and monasteries, amidst beautiful landscapes of mountains and valleys, and in the urban environment of the city of Logroño’s historic streets.

We´ll walk a picturesque portion of the Camino de Santiago, culminating in an outdoor concert at an unexpected location. We’ll stroll through the Wurth Museum of art, accompanied by live music in the galleries, and spend spring evenings enjoying conversation with local wine experts, artists and our fellow travelers.

A program that invites the public to discover the magic of classical music while highlighting popular musical traditions of Spain will feature performers ranging from a string quartet to a brass quintet, an organ master playing in a medieval monastery, acclaimed bolero singers, renowned pianists  and, of course, Pablo Sainz Villegas himself on guitar.

In addition to the Rioja Festival’s program of concerts and other activities, as Festival partners, Musical Getaways will have access to specially designed performances and unique events combining food, wine, local agriculture and nature. We´ll attend exclusive wine tastings and learn about the Rioja vineyards and the region’s culture and history.