Practical information

Venues, accesses, schedules, tickets, transportation, accommodation, accessibility and contact during the event.

Last update: 4 September 2026

Open Tasting for the Public

Saturday, 26 September 2026 · 12:00–15:00 and 17:00–20:00 · Salón Asturias · admission 10 €. The ticket is valid for both sessions and attendees may leave and re-enter using the organisers’ access control. The glass requires a deposit paid on entry, with a voucher issued and the amount refunded on return; the amount is pending confirmation. Minors may only enter with an adult and may not consume alcohol. Salón Asturias is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. Card payment is accepted at the entrance. Payment methods for direct cider sales depend on each producer.

Request a reservation — 10 €

Cider Sommelier Workshop

23 September 2026 · 16:30–20:30 h · CIFP de Hostelería y Turismo de Gijón.

Open to the public, limited to 10 places, with mandatory advance booking strictly in registration order. Price: 75 €.

Book the Cider Sommelier Workshop — 75 €

Headquarters and addresses

CIFP for Hospitality and Tourism of Xixón.
Hotel Zentral Rey Pelayo, Xixón/Gijón.
Ateneo de Villaviciosa.
Cider Museum of Asturies, Nava.
Chamber of Commerce of Gijón/Xixón.
Finca El Duque Restaurant.
Casa de los Hevia, Villaviciosa.
Congress Palace, Luis Adaro Fairgrounds, Xixón.
Llagar El Gaitero, Villaviciosa.

How to get there

Asturias Airport (OVD) is the main air reference to reach Asturies.

Consult the maps of venues, recommended routes and transport links updated in this same page.

Reference accommodation

Hotel Zentral Rey Pelayo, Xixón · Asturies, cited as a reception and departure point for buses in the program.

Opening hours

Official program: from 24–27 September 2026. Optional complementary activities: 23 September / 28 September.

The tasting open to the public is on the program for Saturday, September 26 at the Salón Asturias. of the Congress Palace, Luis Adaro Fairgrounds.

Tickets and public access

Full experience: 400 € · Brunch de Gala: 75 € · Open Tasting: 10 € · guided tastings: 5 additional € each. The latter require entry for the Open Tasting and a specific reservation.

Contact during the event

Phone: +34 652 594 983

Email: info@sisga.info

Before you come

Recognize every moment of the SISGA

Presentations, tastings and celebrations are distributed among different venues. Consult the program and maps to organize each trip.

Institutional presentation of an edition of SISGA — Presentation and welcome events. Photography: LA SIDRA — opens in a new window

Training session and technical cider tasting — Workshops and technical sessions. Photography: LA SIDRA — opens in a new window

Open tasting with public and producers — The day open to the public. Photography: LA SIDRA — opens in a new window

Programme summary by venue

Main program: 24–27 September. Complementary program: 23 September / 28 September.

23 September 2026 · complementary programme

11:00–13:00: free visit to Finca El Gallinal and guided tasting of apple varieties, with advance confirmation required. 16:30–20:30: Cider Sommelier Workshop, 75 € and advance booking.

More information

September 24

Reception at Hotel Zentral Rey Pelayo, acts in Villaviciosa, Cider Museum of Asturies in Nava, round table and visit to cider houses.

September 25

International Jury in Finca El Duque, Assembly Cider Cities in Chamber of Commerce, visit to El Gaitero and activities in Villaviciosa.

September 26

Open Tasting from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00 in the Salón Asturias of the Congress Palace. Entry: 10 €. Guided tastings: 5 additional €.

September 27

Brunch de Gala from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Finca El Duque. Price: 75 €. SISGA awards, ambassadors and closing ceremony.

28 September 2026 · complementary

Final meetings, follow-up contacts and operational closure of the complementary program.

See program complete

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Maps of the venues

Check the location of each space and open the route from your device.

Hotel Zentral Rey Pelayo · reference point

Hotel Zentral Gijón Rey Pelayo
Avda. Torcuato Fernández Miranda, 26
33203 Gijón/Xixón · Asturies

Tel. +34 985 199 800

How to get to the hotel Web Hotel Zentral

Transport and parking

From Asturias Airport

ALSA directly connects the airport with Gijón. From the bus station, continue by taxi, city bus or following the route on the map.

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From the bus station train

Gijón–Sanz Crespo receives long and medium distance and Cercanías services. Check the urban route to the hotel.

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From the bus station

The ALSA station is in the El Humedal area. Check the route by public transport or taxi to the hotel.

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Urban transport

Check the current EMTUSA lines and notices before traveling. The specific line for each activity is pending confirmation.

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Taxi

Taxi can be used between the stations, the reference accommodation and the headquarters. Stops and telephone numbers recommended by the organization: Provisional

Coach departure points SISGA

Sunday 27, 10:00: confirmed departure from Hotel Zentral Rey Pelayo to the Brunch de Gala. Other buses, schedules and departure points: Provisional

Accessibility

Salón Asturias is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. Contact the organization in advance to coordinate mobility, communication or support needs.

Request accessibility information

By car and parking

The hotel has paid parking subject to availability. It is also in front of the Congress Palace.

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Times and services may change. Check the official information before traveling: ALSA — opens in a new window, Renfe — opens in a new window and EMTUSA — opens in a new window.

The €400 complete public experience does not include accommodation.