Baskiske ciderhus i Gipuzkoa

Basque Cider Houses and Pelota

This collection highlights the culinary and sporting pillars of Gipuzkoa, focusing on the traditional cider houses of Astigarraga and Usurbil. These venues feature the 'txotx' ritual of tasting cider directly from barrels alongside classic menus of salt cod and grilled ribeye. The list includes world-class fine dining in Lasarte-Oria, historic steakhouses in Tolosa, and the Atano III fronton, a premier venue for professional Basque pelota matches.

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Martín Berasategui

Three-Michelin-starred flagship restaurant of chef Martín Berasategui in Lasarte-Oria. It serves contemporary Basque haute cuisine featuring innovative techniques and seasonal ingredients.

B

Lizeaga sagardotegia

A traditional cider house located in a 16th-century farmhouse in Astigarraga. It offers the classic cider house menu and barrel tastings during the harvest season.

C

Casa Julian

A historic steakhouse in Tolosa famous for its wood-fired grill, thick bone-in ribeye (chuletón), and signature roasted piquillo peppers.

D

Zabala, Sagardotegia

A traditional cider house in Aduna serving regional specialties like cod omelets and grilled steaks, featuring large wooden vats for cider tasting.

E

Astarbe sagardotegia

One of the oldest cider-producing estates in Astigarraga, dating back to 1563. It produces artisanal cider using apples grown in its own orchards.

F

Urdaira sagardotegia

A family-run cider house in Usurbil known for its traditional Basque menu and seasonal barrel tastings, typically operating from January to May.

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Atano III fronton

Atano III is a Basque pelota short fronton located at the Anoeta Sports Complex in San Sebastián, Basque Autonomous Community, Spain.

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Amets

A restaurant in Tolosa specializing in traditional Basque cuisine and seasonal market products, located near the town's historic center.

I

Illunbe sagardotegia

A cider house and grill in Usurbil focusing on charcoal-grilled meats and local cider production following regional customs.