Alfaro, La Rioja
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Alfaro is a town and municipality in La Rioja, northern Spain
. Its population at January 2009 was of 9,883 inhabitants and has 194.23 km² extension. It is known for the annual return and nesting of the 'Storks of Alfaro.'
During ancient Roman times, Alfaro was a municipium known as Graccuris; named after Sempronius Gracchus.
Spain
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. Its population at January 2009 was of 9,883 inhabitants and has 194.23 km² extension. It is known for the annual return and nesting of the 'Storks of Alfaro.'
During ancient Roman times, Alfaro was a municipium known as Graccuris; named after Sempronius Gracchus.
Landmarks
- Collegiate of San Miguel Arcángel, Alfaro
- Church of Nuestra Señora del Burgo
- Plaza de Toros de Alfaro
Festivals
Festival dates in Alfaro:- Storks Day - during the first weekend in February
- San Isidro—Spring Festival - May 15
- San Roque—Summer Festival - August 14
- Holy Mary Burgo—September Festival - September 9