A cider route through Gijón

Cider isn't just poured, it's 'escanciado'. A loop around Gijón's tavern districts —from Plaza Mayor to the Muro— to understand (and enjoy) the ritual of the culín. Tap each stop.

  • 🕒 An afternoon
  • 📏 ≈ 2,5 km
  • 📍 5 stops
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Illustrated map of central Gijón with a 5-stop cider route through traditional taverns.
Tap a number on the map to jump to that stop.

  1. Plaza Mayor

    The best spot for a first culín: sunny terraces and classic cider houses around the Town Hall. The starting point of any cider crawl.

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  2. Cimavilla's chigres

    Head up to the old quarter: its traditional chigres serve the real thing, with neighbourhood buzz and old-school prices. Gijón's cider soul.

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  3. La Ruta de los Vinos

    Despite the name, this is the tapas-and-cider zone par excellence: Begoña street and around, lined with cider houses one after another. Culín after culín.

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  4. The art of pouring

    Watch the waiter raise the bottle overhead and let the stream fall into the glass: that's how cider 'breaks' and takes in air. Drink the culín in one go, right away.

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  5. Cider on the Muro

    Finish the route with a culín facing the sea: the cider houses along the San Lorenzo promenade pair tradition with views. The best toast at sunset.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a culín?

It's the small splash of cider poured into the glass each time, barely two fingers. You drink it in one go right after pouring, while it still has its 'espalme' (the aerated foam).

How much is a bottle of cider?

In a traditional chigre, a bottle is around €3–4, pouring by the waiter included. It's one of the cheapest and most authentic nights out in Gijón.