San Sebastian to Basque cider towns: Private day trip

The small town of Astigarraga is known as the cider capital of the Basque Country, and here, visitors can find an array of traditional sagardotegis offering authentic experiences. During the txotx season from January through April, these cider houses offer traditional menus served communally and accompanied by bottomless cider, poured straight from the barrel. The boisterous, fun atmosphere inside these cider houses during txotx season cannot be beat.

Visit an authentic Idiazabal cheese producer to learn about the production of the Basque Country’s most famous cheeses, right from the shepherds who produce them. Visitors can see the sheep roaming the fields or being cared for in stables, and experience how the shepherds live and work alongside these animals, creating regionally protected cheeses that encapsulate the local flavors. See the cheese in production, and then visit the on-site gourmet shop to sample and purchase locally crafted cheeses and other products. The site is accessible only by appointment: https://www.basquecooltour.com/es/reservar-una-visita-a-la-queseria/