Txotx Experience at a Cider House

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Duration: 3h
Location: San Sebastian, Spain | San Sebastian, Spain


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Merry & joyful evening celebrating Basque cider culture
Freshly brewed cider straight from the cask
Light aromas & refreshing flavors of various local apples
Delectable dinner, traditional to San Sebastian cider houses
Stories, socializing & mingling with the local community

Inclusions:
Txotx experience
Admission to a cider house
Dinner and beverages
Roundtrip transportation to and from central San Sebastian

Description:

Rejoice in the amiable atmosphere, meet attentive locals, and explore the history of Basque cider at a cider house. Enjoy a hearty dish of T-bone steak, cod, cheese, and quince jam. As soon as you hear the txotx invitation, get up from your seat and catch the freshly brewed, natural apple cider.

An emerging tradition, txotx is a joyful and popular ritual that takes place at the sagardotegis (cider houses) of San Sebastian. It is a social event celebrated around the culture of cider, bringing together merry times, delicious food, and barrels of the spirited drink for the community as well as travelers from all around the world.

Take a seat on the long benches next to regular customers. In the festive atmosphere, you can share stories, mingle with the community, learn about the tradition of txotx (which is only 50 years old), and explore the significance of natural Basque cider as dinner is served.

Listen for the mighty “Txotx” call from the owner, inviting everyone to try the cider from a fresh barrel. As cider streams from a small hole in the cask, use your empty glass to catch the recently brewed beverage, and taste the tantalizing flavors and delight in the subtle aromas of various apples.