History and atmosphere
About Sidra Crespo
Sidra Crespo is a family-run llagar (cider mill) in Sales, in the municipality of Colunga, at the foot of the Sueve. It has been making cider since 1945 and is now run by the fourth generation. It works in a largely traditional, hand-crafted way, with apples from its own harvest or from orchards in eastern Asturias, and as well as Crespo natural cider it sells the Sueve brand.
The llagar is open to visitors: the whole process is explained, from the arrival and washing of the apples to bottling, and at the end visitors draw cider straight from the wooden barrels. Entry and tasting are free. According to Comarca de la Sidra, from 1 July to 15 September it opens every day, mornings and afternoons; the rest of the year you need to make an appointment.
The premises include a bar, a converted old cowshed and a shop selling Asturian products, and the llagar hosts espichas (traditional gatherings where cider is drawn from the barrel) for groups among its barrels.
Sources: Official website, Comarca de la Sidra (llagares), Turismo Asturias (llagares).
From tree to bottle
What Sidra Crespo makes
Makes its own cider and sells it direct: at the cellar, in shops or online.
- Making cider since
- 1945
What you can buy
What it offers
Services and facilities
Services
Celebrations
Visits and sales
Getting there
Location
How to get to Sidra Crespo
Sales, s/n, 33327 Colunga 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.
