Gastronomy
Basque cider houses open up to vegan and vegetarian menus
A new trend alongside the traditional txotx, catering for all tastes.
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News and the season
News from the cider world
What’s happening in the cider houses and around cider: the txotx season, festivals, awards and cider culture.
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Gastronomy
Festivals and events
Zarautz celebrates a successful Sagardo Eguna on a sunny day
The new season’s cider took centre stage at the celebration, which brought together hundreds of people in a warm, festive atmosphere.
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Guides and days out
Basque influencer Iñaki Ibaibarriaga shares his tips for enjoying Gipuzkoa’s cider houses
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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Cider culture
Karlos Arguiñano celebrates the ritual of Basque cider houses: tradition, flavour and fun
The txotx season in Gipuzkoa draws thousands of people every year, with its distinctive menu and the famous cry of “txotx” that marks the start of the cider tasting.
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Txotx season
Calonge cider house starts the txotx season with record demand
Bookings are exceeding expectations, with customers booking well ahead and already looking for tables in March and April.
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Txotx season
Astigarraga closes part of Kale Nagusia on Saturdays during the txotx season
From 15 February, the stretch of the street near Eroski will be closed to vehicles from 12:00. The measure aims to avoid crowding and make access easier for residents.
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Gastronomy
Sagarmut: the Basque cider aperitif for the “txotx” season
Zapiain, one of the most prestigious cider brands in the Basque Country, is launching an innovative apple-based aperitif designed to accompany the traditional “txotx” season.
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Txotx season
Astigarraga steps up support for women during the txotx season
In-person and telephone support and the setting up of the Purple Tent aim to prevent and respond to sexist assaults at weekends in February and March.
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News
Rioja Alavesa wines and Basque txakolis and ciders stand out at the “Wine Paris 2025” fair
From this Monday to Wednesday, ten Basque companies from Rioja Alavesa and the txakoli and cider sectors are taking part in the sixth edition of the “Wine Paris 2025” fair.
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Guides and days out
The best cider houses near Vitoria-Gasteiz: enjoy the txotx experience
Influencer Jon Ander Resa, aka “El Disfrutómetro”, recommends two cider houses in Álava.
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Txotx season
The Saturday model no longer works
The towns of Hernani and Astigarraga have joined forces to launch a campaign calling for a change in the txotx season model.
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Txotx season
Astigarraga and Hernani launch a campaign to promote respect during the txotx season
Concern is growing over antisocial behaviour.
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