Nájera is a small town situated in the Rioja Alta region of La Rioja in northern Spain. Located along the river Najerilla, the settlement serves as a notable geographical point within the local landscape.
Historically, Nájera served as the capital of the Kingdom of Nájera–Pamplona and functioned as a former bishopric; it is currently recognized as a Latin Catholic titular see. The town is also a designated stopping point on the French Way, which is the most popular route along the Way of St. James.