jmct714

I'm in the beginning stages of planning a trip to the Basque country in Spain, with a base in San Sebastian. I hope to be there during the first or second week of May and won't have a car.

I'm intrigued by the idea of going to a sidreria as I love cider, though I realize it may be the tail end of the season, if not past the season.

Is early-May too late? is it possible to take public transport to Astigarraga from San Sebastian, or is a taxi a better option. Is Astigarraga the best place to visit a sidreria, or are there other places that may be better suited?

Thanks in advance!

Robert2533

The cider season is pretty much over by early May, but there are several good cider houses (Sagardotegi or Sideria) in San Sebastian-Donostia where you can sample and enjoy the latest batch of cider.

www.paisvasco.com/sidrerias/

Siderias in San Sebastian-Donostia

ARAETA
Arbitza Bidea-ZUBIETA
Tf. 943-362049
Haragia beraiek jartzen dute
Ellos ponen la carne

ASTIAZARAN
Cº Irigoien-ZUBIETA
Tf. 943-361229
Haragia eraman behar da
Hay que llevar la carne

BARKAIZTEGI
Cº Barkaiztegi-MARTUTENE
Tf. 943-451304
Haragia beraiek jartzen dute
Ellos ponen la carne

IRIGOIEN
Cº Irigoien-ZUBIETA
Tf. 943-361229
Haragia beraiek jartzen dute
Ellos ponen la carne

IZAGIRRE
Cº Bidarte Berri-AÑORGA
Tf. 943-361470
Haragia eraman daiteke
Se puede llevar la carne

MENDIOLA
Sidrería Mendiola-ULIA
Tf. 943-390390
Haragia beraiek jartzen dute.
Ellos ponen la carne

KALONJE
Cº Gurutzeta-IGELDO
Tf. 943-213251
Haragia beraiek jartzen dute
Ellos ponen la carne

TXOKOBERRI
Gudamendi-IGELDO
Tf. 943-215903
Haragia beraiek jartzen dute
Ellos ponen la carne

URKIOLA
Bº Igara 37-IBAETA
Tf. 943-210168
Haragia beraiek jartzen dute
Ellos ponen la carne

SIDRERÍA DONOSTIARRA
C/Embeltrán, 9
Tf. 943 42 04 21

kimhe

Astigarraga is especially known for great sidrerías with lots of history and tradition. Many of them stay open until summer. Here are links to 22 establishments:
http://www.enterat.com/ocio/sidreria...a-gipuzkoa.php

Astigarraga is only 4-5 miles outside San Sebastián. Taxi would be 10 mins and some 10€.

kimhe

"Spain's top 10 cider houses" from The Guardian:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/201...ouses?page=all

ekscrunchy

Just curious--on that list does it mean that you bring your own meat to Asitazaran?

jmct714

Wow, thanks for the great info. Much appreciated!

kimhe

ekscrunchy,

yes...

weber6560

Tell me more about bringing your jown meat pls.

kimhe

He-he, haven't done it myself. Fabulous meat produced on the farms in the area, lots of local preferences I guess.

ekscrunchy

Sounds fabulous!

Robert2533

The best meat is typically oxen, not beef...

UncleDan

The S. Donostiarra is closing in MAy. Are any other of the above located in (or very near) the beautiful Old Town section of San Sebastian?? I host a gang of 20 some folks there each summer and would like to find something like the classic Sideria Donostiarra if possible....

kimhe

No, none of the other Sidrerías in San Sebastián are close to the Parte vieja/Old town, and I think few of them are open in the summer.

kimhe

... Sorry, I was a bit rushed. None of the above mentioned, but Sidrería San Bartolomé would only be a five-ten minutes walk from the Parte vieja: http://www.sidreriasanbartolome.com/index.html

UncleDan

Thanks, kimhe. Just what I was looking for... We will check it out.

kimhe

On your way to or from the Parte vieja, you can stop by classical San Marcial for great pintxos and atmosphere. Or share some plates of their fabulous jamón ibérico as a luxcurious appetizer: http://www.todopintxos.com/bares/bar...9&do=vista_bar