Experience the San Mateo Festival in Logroño with Sercotel

The San Mateo and Rioja Grape Harvest Festival takes place every September. The exact dates may vary from year to year, so it is worth checking the official calendar before planning your trip.

It is one of Logroño’s most important celebrations and is closely linked to La Rioja’s winemaking tradition. Over several days, the city hosts traditional events, tastings, live music, popular activities and entertainment for a wide range of audiences.

Because it brings together some of Logroño’s biggest attractions in one celebration: wine, gastronomy, tradition and a lively festive atmosphere. Tastings, local festival groups, concerts and grape-harvest traditions make September an especially appealing time to discover the city.

The San Mateo Festival programme for Logroño is published through the official channels of Logroño City Council. It is a good idea to check it before your trip and again during your stay to confirm times, locations and any possible changes.

The programme usually includes concerts, tastings, activities organised by local festival groups, family-friendly events and various celebrations linked to the Rioja Grape Harvest Festival. One of its most iconic moments is the traditional grape treading.

Sercotel offers four accommodation options from which to enjoy a getaway during the festivities: Sercotel Portales, Sercotel Calle Mayor, Sercotel Murrieta and Sercotel Logroño Suites. The first three are hotels, while Logroño Suites offers apartments.

Sercotel Portales, Sercotel Calle Mayor and Sercotel Murrieta are all close to the historic quarter and Calle Laurel, one of the city’s best-known foodie areas. Sercotel Logroño Suites is around 800 metres from Calle Laurel and offers the independence of staying in an apartment.

Sercotel Portales stands out for its location on Calle Portales and its proximity to the historic quarter; Sercotel Calle Mayor occupies a 16th-century mansion near the Co-Cathedral; Sercotel Murrieta is just a few metres from Calle Laurel; and Sercotel Logroño Suites offers apartments with kitchens for guests looking for greater flexibility and independence during their stay.  

Yes. Sercotel Logroño Suites offers apartments with fully equipped kitchens and space for up to four people. They are a particularly convenient option for families, groups of friends, longer stays or travellers who prefer the freedom to organise their stay their own way

Yes. The tastings, concerts, local festival groups and lively street atmosphere make San Mateo a great occasion for a getaway with friends. You can choose to stay in a hotel or opt for the apartments at Sercotel Logroño Suites if you are looking for greater independence.

Yes. The programme usually includes children’s activities and family-friendly events. It is worth checking the official programme to find the most suitable activities and times and plan your days in advance.

Yes. The San Mateo Festival attracts large numbers of visitors every September, so availability may become more limited as the dates approach. Booking in advance gives you a wider choice and makes it easier to find the accommodation that best suits your getaway.

A stay of two or three nights gives you enough time to attend different activities, enjoy the festive atmosphere and discover the local gastronomy. If you want to experience several days of the programme and explore the city at a more relaxed pace, you can extend your getaway by a few more days.