Molino del Corregidor is located on the outskirts of San Román de Cameros, a small mountain village in the heart of the Iberian mountains. The town is very well preserved and its houses and cobbled streets stand out, with beautiful details such as the stone mosaics at the entrance of some houses.
San Román is located in the Cameros region, within what is known as “Camero Viejo”. The main towns in this region are Soto en Cameros, San Román de Cameros and Laguna de Cameros, each with a different attraction.
In Soto en Cameros, its main attraction is its walk along the Leza River, which continues north along the canyon track, a beautiful path that will take us to the viewpoint of the Leza canyon. This is one of our most recommended routes as a pleasant walk of 2 km one way.
In Soto we also have the valley bakery, with its bread made in a wood oven, without a doubt it is worth visiting to try it. We can also visit the traditional factory of the renowned Soto Marzipan, one of the most famous local products.
In San Román de Cameros, the perfectly restored urban area stands out with its stone streets and mosaics in the squares and at the entrances to the doors, a great stonework that will allow you to enjoy the ascent to the church and the top of the town.
In the town we recommend you eat at the Monterreal Restaurant, traditional Riojan cuisine made as always thanks to Feli and Vicente. And if what you like is having tapas or having a wine with friends, in our neighboring place La Vida es Sueño they have different “pinchos” every weekend and it is an ideal place to relax with a drink. There are also concerts on some weekends and many activities throughout the year for both adults and children.
At this moment La Vida es Sueño is temporarily closed.
Laguna de Cameros is the last town in the valley, and the one that preserves the most authentic mountain atmosphere, with its streets and traditional stone walls, highlighting the surroundings of the church and the old laundry room.
In Laguna we have the main store in the valley, the “Abuela Camerana”, where in addition to all kinds of basic products you can find fresh goat cheese prepared with milk from their own goats.
In the valley there are more charming towns to visit, and some other tourist resources that may interest you, especially recommended if you come with children to visit the dinosaur footprints on the road to Hornillos. There are many more footprints in the region, but this is the largest and most easily accessible.
On the road to Logroño, you can stop at the Leza Canyon viewpoint. In addition to this aerial view, you can also see the inside of the canyon from its end in Leza de Río Leza. There’s a very easy, 2-km walk that takes you through the narrow passage and allows you to enjoy the river, the natural surroundings, and, in summer, swim in its many pools. Without a doubt, this is the most spectacular way to explore this canyon.
A visit to Ajamil and a tour of the Monte Real beech forest is also highly recommended, both for hiking and for driving to the “Pradito Gil” refuge. This area is a forest environment that in summer will always be cool and shady and in autumn it becomes a spectacle of color.
The main nature activities that you can do in Cameros according to your preferences are:
Visit to the Ortigosa Caves. Opening from April to November.
There are many routes in the area from short walks to routes of several hours, on our website you will find a section with our main recommendations, but there are many more. We will give you information about the best options in each season: ravines with waterfalls in spring, cool forests and rivers with pools in summer, colorful beech trees in autumn. You will surely enjoy Cameros.
The roads of Cameros are perfect for cycling, traffic is minimal and you can enjoy several ports such as Sancho Leza, La Rasa, Canto Hincado … in addition to rolling through the leza canyon or going up to towns at the top of the mountains like Trevijano or Luezas.
The roads of the Rioja mountains are ideal to enjoy them on a motorcycle, and for this reason the government of La Rioja has marked a route of almost 200 km with specific signs and barriers for greater safety, you have more information in our specific section: “The Three Valleys Route”.
Nature activities for children. Milking, herding and other activities to discover rural life.
Ideal to go with children and adults who enjoy its castles, bridges, zip line and climbing walls.
Our watermill is located in an area classified as a Starlight Destination, and as our house is on the outskirts of town, thousands of stars and the Milky Way can be seen with the naked eye. Ideal for lovers of astronomy.
This estate is managed by the government and organizes environmental education activities, guided walks, and more. There are several marked trails on the estate and a sports and recreation area.
In summer, enjoy the natural pools in the area, get started in canyoning in the Leza canyon, or enjoy water activities at the “Club Naútico de El Rasillo”. San Román also has public swimming pools in July and August.
Eating in Cameros will be delicious and also at affordable prices: enjoy traditional food, wood-burning grills or a space for “tapas” in our neighboring establishment. In any case, being small and local businesses, we advise you to always call before going or ask for hours, they are not open every day.
In the region of Cameros there is very little population and therefore there are not many shops, we recommend buying the items you need before you arrive here.
We hope that this information is useful for you, you have more information about all of La Rioja on the La Rioja Turismo website, you can ask us any questions or recommendations about the area, you will enjoy your stay in Cameros.
