Irache wine fountain
Ayegui, Spain
Beside the Monastery of Irache on the Camino de Santiago, a fountain pours free red wine for pilgrims alongside a tap of water. A small glass is the custom, not a bottle.
The Fuente del Vino is in Ayegui, at the foot of Montejurra, about 2 to 3 km beyond Estella, opposite the monastery of Santa María de Irache. The Bodegas Irache winery, founded in 1891, built the fountain in 1991 into a wall of the winery right on the pilgrim route. It has two taps: one dispenses red wine, the other fresh water. The wine is meant for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago and should be drunk in moderation; if you want to take it away, you have to buy it.
The monastery of Irache received its vineyards in 1072 from King Sancho IV of Navarre and also served as a pilgrim hospital until it closed in the 19th century. As early as the 12th century the Codex Calixtinus described the area as a "land of good bread and excellent wine". According to travel websites, up to 100 litres a day are available, so do not expect wine to be flowing at all times.
- Nearest town
- Ayegui, Spain
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 42.6510, -2.0440
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Irache wine fountain?
Irache wine fountain is in Ayegui, Spain, at GPS 42.6510, -2.0440. It is about 14 km from Baquedano.
Can you camp near Irache wine fountain?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area de caravanas de Ayegui, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Irache wine fountain?
Irache wine fountain is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Navarre and La Rioja: the wine road of the Camino.
What is there to see near Irache wine fountain?
Places worth a stop nearby: Royal Palace of Olite (37 km), Foz de Lumbier (61 km), Bardenas Reales (67 km) and Foz de Arbayún viewpoint (71 km).
When is the best time to visit Irache wine fountain?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)