Alfaro, La Rioja

Alfaro is a town and municipality in La Rioja, northern Spain. Its population in January 2009 was 9,883 inhabitants, and its area is 194.23 km2. 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 Tiberius 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