A municipality in Zaragoza is elected European City of Wine 2025
The Wine Routes have become one of the most demanded experiences in Spain
Wine tourism has established itself as one of the main tourist offers in Spain, attracting professionals and wine lovers from all over the world. In 2023, the latest complete data available, the 37 Wine Routes that are part of the Wine Routes of Spain Product Club, received almost 3 million visitors, with October being the month of greatest affluence, thanks to the grape harvest. The Wine Routes offer a perfect combination of wines and local gastronomy in their restaurants, charming accommodations within the framework of wine-growing territories and landscapes, museums that invite to new sensory experiences and unique and singular activities related to the world of wine.
The recent designation of the European City of Wine 2025, awarded to the Zaragoza municipality of Cariñena, by the European Network of Wine Cities (RECEVIN), reinforces Spain's leadership in this segment, highlighting the cultural and winemaking wealth offered by the country. Cariñena, land of exquisite wines with designation of origin, offers unique wineries and wine-growing landscapes. And during the 12 months in which it holds the title of European City of Wine, numerous cultural, educational and awareness-raising actions and activities are carried out, aimed at raising awareness of the heritage, landscape and gastronomy of the destination, with the world of wine as a common thread.
The wine routes in Spain, which extend from La Rioja to Andalusia, stand out for their diversity and richness, offering experiences that integrate wine tasting with gastronomy, culture and nature. Wine tourism is positioned as a key strategy for boosting the economy in wine regions by promoting job creation, innovation, the preservation of cultural and natural heritage, and the settlement of the population, all under a sustainable approach. 14 experiences and trips on the Wine Routes of Spain