News and the season
What’s happening in the cider houses and around cider: the txotx season, festivals, awards and cider culture.
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The cider house season is in full swing in Gipuzkoa, and for those who want an authentic experience, influencer Iñaki Ibaibarriaga has shared some useful tips on his Instagram account, “Guk Green”.
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Influencer Jon Ander Resa, aka “El Disfrutómetro”, recommends two cider houses in Álava.
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With the cider season under way in the Basque Country, many people are getting ready for one of the region’s most traditional outings: a trip to a sagardotegi, or cider house. For those unfamiliar with a cider house setting, Goretti, an expert in fashion and local culture, offers her best tips on dressing appropriately and making the most of the experience.
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The famous txotx ritual is back in the Basque Country, marking the start of the cider season.
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Cider houses are one of the jewels of Gipuzkoa’s cuisine. Their classic menu and the unrivalled feeling of drinking cider at the txotx (straight from the cask) make up one of the great food experiences of San Sebastián and its surroundings.
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Cider tastings and cider house menus begin in January with the arrival of the traditional txotx. Discover the leading cider houses to enjoy the finest high-quality cider
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The season for this popular drink is starting, and we suggest a few places to enjoy it as it deserves
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Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy cider, and the Basque Country stands out as one of the best producers of sagardoa internationally
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Paco Candel brought to Arnedo this style of Basque dining built on the grill, quality ingredients and cider freshly poured from the kupela (cask)
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Among the new features, the standout is the ‘tank’ where they keep shellfish such as lobster, spider crab and langoustines, among others, which is lit with LED lights.
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The txotx tradition typical of cider houses rooted in Basque culture is not at odds with modernity.
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