Cider Sommelier Day
Wednesday 23 September, 16:00–20:00, at CIFP Hostelería y Turismo de Xixón. Open to the public.
Price: €75 · limited places · advance booking.
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Practical information
Venues, access, opening times, tickets, transport, accommodation, accessibility and contacts during the event.
Venues and addresses
- CIFP de Hostelería y Turismo de Xixón.
- Hotel Zentral Rey Pelayo, Gijón/Xixón.
- Ateneo de Villaviciosa.
- Museo de la Sidra de Asturies, Nava.
- Gijón/Xixón Chamber of Commerce.
- Finca El Duque Restaurant.
- Casa de los Hevia, Villaviciosa.
- Conference Centre, Luis Adaro Fairgrounds, Gijón/Xixón.
- El Gaitero Cider House, Villaviciosa.
Getting there
Asturias Airport (OVD) is the main airport for travel to Asturies.
Use the venue maps, recommended routes and updated transport links provided on this page.
Reference hotel
Hotel Zentral Rey Pelayo, Gijón/Xixón · Asturies, is listed in the programme as a reception point and coach departure point.
Opening times
Official programme: 24–27 September 2026. Optional complementary activities: 23 and 28 September.
The Open Tasting for the Public is scheduled for Saturday 26 September in the Salón Asturias at the Conference Centre, Luis Adaro Fairgrounds.
Tickets and public access
Complete experience: €400 · Gala Brunch: €75 · Open Tasting: €10 · guided tastings: additional €5 each. Guided tastings require an Open Tasting ticket and separate booking.
Contact during the event
Telephone: +34 652 594 983
Email: info@sisga.info
Programme summary by venue
Main programme: 24–27 September. Complementary programme: 23 and 28 September.
23 September · complementary
Specialist training from 17:00 to 19:00 at CIFP Hostelería y Turismo de Xixón for professionals and producers.
24 September
Reception at Hotel Zentral Rey Pelayo, events in Villaviciosa, Museo de la Sidra de Asturies in Nava, round table and cider-bar visit.
25 September
International Jury at Finca El Duque, Cider Cities Assembly at the Chamber of Commerce, El Gaitero visit and Villaviciosa activities.
26 September
Open Tasting, 12:00–15:00 and 17:00–20:00, in the Asturias Hall at the Conference Centre. Admission: €10. Guided tastings: additional €5.
27 September
Gala Brunch, 11:00–14:30 at Finca El Duque. Price: €75. SISGA Awards, ambassadors and closing.
28 September · complementary
Final meetings, follow-up contacts and operational closing of the complementary programme.
SISGA’26
Venue maps
Check every venue location and open directions on your device.
Hotel Zentral Rey Pelayo · reference point
Hotel Zentral Gijón Rey Pelayo26 Avenida Torcuato Fernández Miranda
33203 Gijón/Xixón · Asturias
Tel. +34 985 199 800
Getting to the hotel
From Asturias Airport
ALSA operates a direct connection between the airport and Gijón. From the bus station, continue by taxi, local bus or follow the mapped route.
From the railway station
Gijón–Sanz Crespo has long-distance, regional and commuter services. Open the urban route to the hotel.
From the bus station
The ALSA bus station is in the El Humedal area. Check the public-transport or taxi route to the hotel.
By car and parking
The hotel has paid parking subject to availability. It is also opposite the Conference Centre.
Timetables and services may change. Check official information before travelling: ALSA, Renfe and EMTUSA.
