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How do I choose a cidery in Spain?

To choose a cidery in Spain, start with the 100 cider makers Cider Radar lists (as of 2026-10-05), then match a local style: Asturian sidra and Basque sagardoa on one map. Catalogue samples below are orientation only, not a ranking.

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Key facts

  • Live count. Cider Radar lists 100 cider makers in Spain (as of 2026-10-05).
  • Style angle. Asturian sidra and Basque sagardoa on one map.
  • Labels / law. Traditional Spanish cider is usually still; pouring from a height (escanciado) is part of Asturian service. [1]
  • Why go. North-west Spain is Europe’s densest traditional cider belt after France’s west.

Style reading: how Spanish cider is made.

Which cider makers are listed in Spain?

A–Z excerpt for orientation — not a ranking. Full hub list: 100.

How do I plan a visit in Spain?

  1. Open Spain, then pick Asturias or Basque Country hubs.
  2. Learn escanciado before ordering sidra natural in a sidrería.
  3. Ask whether the bottle is traditional still or filtered sparkling.
  4. Note turbidity on the tasting scales.

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Find it on Cider Radar

Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.

Questions

Should I visit Asturias or the Basque Country first?

Asturias holds the larger Spanish catalogue cluster of llagares; Basque sagardotegis centre on seasonal cider-house meals. Compare Asturias and Basque Country.

Sources

  1. 2025 BJCP Cider Style Guidelines, version 2 (PDF) — BJCP

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