- Gipuzkoa
- Makes its own cider
- Txotx season
Astarbe cider house
C/ Txoritokieta Bidea 13, 20115 Astigarraga
History and atmosphere
About Astarbe cider house
A historic cider house dating from the 16th century. The earliest records go back to 1563. Successive generations have adapted to changing times through new technology. The result today is a natural cider of great purity, flavour and colour. Astarbe cider holds the Eusko Label quality certification.
Specialities
Fried salt cod with onions and peppers
The Astarbe family has been making cider at the Mendiola farmhouse since 1563. Today it bottles natural cider under the Euskal Sagardoa Designation of Origin (DO) and sparkling ciders, which it sells in its online shop, and it runs guided tours of the cider house.
From tree to bottle
Astarbe’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.
- Making cider since
- 1563
Quality labels
- DO Euskal Sagardoa Designation of origin for natural Basque cider: only apples of local varieties grown in Álava, Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa and the French Basque Country. The seal goes on each bottle, not on the cider maker.
What you can buy
Buy from their online shopWhat it offers
Services and facilities
Services
At the table
Visits and sales
Getting there
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Location
How to get to Astarbe cider house
C/ Txoritokieta Bidea 13, 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.
In the media
News about Astarbe
Festivals and events
Sagar Uzta 2026: Astigarraga raises a glass to the new harvest with the year’s first must
The 26th apple harvest festival filled Plaza Foru on Sunday with ciders from ten cider houses, sagar dantza, pintxos and the traditional community toast
3 min read
Gastronomy
Basque cider houses open up to vegan and vegetarian menus
A new trend alongside the traditional txotx, catering for all tastes.
2 min read