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Nájera

La Rioja, Spain · Europe

About Nájera

Nájera is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Alesón, 48km from Santa Maria Cathedral Vitoria.

Nájera is a town located in La Rioja, Spain. With a population of 7,789, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nájera sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nájera to your route.

About Nájera

Nájera (Spanish: [ˈnaxeɾa]; Basque: Naiara) is a small town, former bishopric and now Latin Catholic titular see, former capital of the Kingdom of Nájera–Pamplona, located in the Rioja Alta region of La Rioja, northern Spain, on the river Najerilla. Nájera is a stopping point on the French Way, the most popular path

Read more on the Way of St. James.

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Where is Nájera located?

Nájera is located in La Rioja, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.4182 latitude, -2.7287 longitude.

What is the population of Nájera?

Nájera has a population of approximately 7,789 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
7,789
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
La Rioja
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.4182, -2.7287

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Nájera

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Laguardia

A walled medieval wine town riding a ridge over the Rioja Alavesa vineyards, honeycombed with underground bodegas beneath car-free lanes.

19 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Santa Maria Cathedral Vitoria

A Gothic cathedral whose 'open for restoration' tour inspired Ken Follett, letting you climb scaffolding through 800 years of construction.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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