History and atmosphere
About Artola cider house
Artola agritourism and cider house was founded in 2001–2002 and is run by siblings Xabi and Edurne.
It stands at the top of the Santiagomendi neighbourhood, right in the heart of cider house country, and enjoys exceptional panoramic views over Hernani, the San Sebastián area (Donostialdea) and the Cantabrian Sea. San Sebastián is 6 km away (10 minutes) and has three beaches.
During the txotx season (when cider is drunk straight from the cask) only the cider house menu is served: T-bone steak (txuleta), salt cod omelette, fried salt cod and dessert (cheese, quince paste and walnuts). Salt cod casseroles in sauce are also made to order.
Traditional cider making. Traditional wooden kupelas (casks).
Artola natural cider is made only with apples from its own orchards; part is served from the kupelas and the rest is sold bottled.
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Photos of Artola cider house
From tree to bottle
Artola’s own house cider
As well as a cider house, it’s a cider maker: it makes its own cider, and what’s served at the table comes from its own cellar.
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Opening hours
Artola cider house opening hours
1 January to 31 May
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Dinner
- Wednesday
- Dinner
- Thursday
- Dinner
- Friday
- Dinner
- Saturday
- Lunch Dinner
- Sunday
- Lunch
Txotx season January to May: Tuesday to Friday, dinner (lunch by prior arrangement); Saturday, all day; Sunday, lunch only. The rest of the year it opens for groups by arrangement. Bookings by phone only.
Opening hours are a guide: they can change on public holidays, during holidays or from one season to the next. Check before you go.
Location
How to get to Artola cider house
Ioltza Bidea, 19, 20115 Astigarraga Open in Google Maps-
By car
Look up the address in your satnav. In season, cider house car parks fill up early on Saturdays.
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By bus
Some bus routes run near the area. Check the timetable before you go, especially for the way back.
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As a group
Many cider houses arrange a coach for groups: ask when you book.
