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. Politics 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 Gallery References External links official Alfaro city website All about the hispanic surname Alfaro Municipalities in La Rioja (Spain)