Asturias Origins and Cider Tunnel Experience

Located in the rural outskirts of Gijón, Asturias, the Asturias Origins and Cider Tunnel Experience by Farm Experiences & Tours offers an immersive journey into one of Spain’s most storied beverages: natural cider. This two-hour adventure starts on Camino de los Lagares in Lavandera, where guests step onto winding paths through traditional Asturian orchards dotted with ancient apple trees. The walk reveals a living snapshot of Asturias’ agricultural heritage, framed by rolling hills and the region’s distinctive wet Atlantic climate that nurtures some of the country’s best cider apples.

Your guide leads you through the ethnographic layers of this cider country, sharing insights into local customs and farming techniques passed down for generations. The highlight is the Cider Tunnel—a remarkable winery housed inside a 19th-century railway tunnel. This underground cellar stores more than one million liters of barrel-aged natural cider, making it a rare example of adaptive reuse that merges innovation with deep-rooted tradition.

Visitors get hands-on with a min-course in escanciado, the traditional way to pour cider for the perfect aeration and taste. Tasting barrels and historic implements bring the story full circle, offering a sensory connection to the cider’s complex flavors and cultural significance. This experience sets itself apart with its blend of scenic outdoor walking and unique industrial heritage, appealing to those interested not only in tasting but also understanding the craft behind Asturian cider.

With a small-group limit of 20, the trip fosters intimate discussion and discovery, making Farm Experiences & Tours a valuable gateway into this lesser-known corner of northern Spain's outdoor and food culture.