The "sidra" region is located in the central area of Asturias (Villaviciosa, Bimenes, Cabranes, Sariego and Nava). The Asturian "sidra" you may drink here has no bearing to English cider (for those in doubt) and it's considered as the National Asturian drink and therefore by definition the National Spanish drink (I will explain why Asturias = Spain another time).
Since 1969 the village of Nava celebrates the Sider Festival every summer (usually the second weekend in July). You should start your visit at the local museum where after a tour you will be well prepared to visit the "llagares", where cider is made, and the "sidrerias", where it is served.
When you visit the village of Nava during this festival you will meet young people who have come from all over Asturias and other regions of Spain to taste the new cider, eat fabada and sing and dance along with the gaiteros (bag pipe players).
This link to the Nava's tourism internet site will give you information on dates, activities, accommodation and directions to get there.
Ayuntamiento de Nava
So, don't hesitate, come and have a "culin de sidra" with the locals.
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