Cider Museum Museum
Museum dedicated to cider production and regional tradition
In Nava, Asturias, the Cider Museum (Museo de la Sidra) explains traditional cider production with exhibits and demonstrations; visitors come for tastings and to learn about local sidra culture.
Cider Museum at a Glance#
Admission: Admission typically modest; some exhibits may be free - check local listings
About Cider Museum#
The Cider Museum (Museo de la Sidra) is a museum in Nava, Asturias, Spain dedicated to the region’s cider-making traditions. It opened in 1996 to document and present cider culture and production techniques.
Exhibits explain apple varieties, pressing and fermentation methods, and the social role of cider in Asturias. The museum includes audiovisual presentations, a reconstructed traditional press and a tasting area where visitors can attend guided tastings and see demonstrations of the Asturian pouring technique known as escanciar.
The facility was established as a cultural and educational centre to preserve local cider-making knowledge and to support regional identity and tourism.
Located in the town of Nava in central Asturias, the museum sits in a rural area known for apple orchards, about 30 km southeast of the regional capital Oviedo.
- Tasting sessions: Tastings and live pouring demonstrations are held regularly; booking ahead is recommended for groups.
- Best season: Best time to see apple-related displays at their seasonal peak is during and shortly after the autumn harvest, when fresh-pressing is discussed in detail.
What to See#
- Permanent exhibition: Permanent displays covering apple varieties, fermentation and bottling, and the cultural role of cider in Asturias, presented with objects, panels and audiovisual material.
- Replica llagar: A full-scale traditional cider press (llagar) and associated tools set up to show the mechanical steps of cider production.
- Tasting room: A dedicated area where the museum runs guided tasting sessions and demonstrations of the traditional Asturian pour (escanciar).
How to Get to Cider Museum#
Cider museums in Asturias are scattered across the region. Most are reachable by car from Oviedo or Gijón; regional buses serve some rural towns. Check local tourist information for exact locations and opening times.
Tips for Visiting Cider Museum#
- Time visits to coincide with cidermaking demonstrations, when available.
- Visit the museum after a walk through nearby orchards to appreciate the regional context of cider production.
- Buy local cider bottles at the museum shop - producers often sell limited bottlings there.
Best Time to Visit Cider Museum#
Autumn during harvest is the most evocative time to visit any cider museum in Asturias.
Weather & Climate near Cider Museum#
Cider Museum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (911 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 88 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 81 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.3h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 73 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.3h |
| May | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.5h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 19° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.9h |
| August | Very Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 9° | 94 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 6° | 92 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.8h |
