How do I choose a cidery in the Basque Country?
To choose a cidery in the Basque Country, start with the 41 cider makers Cider Radar lists (as of 2026-10-05), then match a local style: sagardotegi cider-house culture and still sagardoa. Catalogue samples below are orientation only, not a ranking.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 41 cider makers in the Basque Country (as of 2026-10-05).
- Style angle. Sagardotegi cider-house culture and still sagardoa.
- Labels / law. Basque cider is often earthier than Asturian styles in BJCP notes; txotx season shapes visits. [1]
- Why go. Cider-house meals are the signature visit, not only bottle shops.
Style reading: cider bar vs cider house.
Which cider makers are listed in the Basque Country?
A–Z excerpt for orientation — not a ranking. Full hub list: 41.
How do I plan a visit in the Basque Country?
- Open the Basque Country hub around Donostia-San Sebastián and inland towns.
- Book sagardotegi meals in txotx season rather than dropping in cold.
- Expect still, tart cider more than sweet sparkling.
- Learn the txotx pour etiquette from staff.
Related answers: cider bar vs cider house · how Spanish cider is made
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in the Basque Country: 41 makers listed (as of 2026-10-05).
- Shops · bars · countries
- Guide: browse by place · Glossary: cider
- You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
- Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android
Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.
Questions
What is a sagardotegi?
A Basque cider house — often a seasonal restaurant pouring cider from large barrels (txotx). Compare formats in cider bar vs cider house.