Festival of the Apple
Asturias, in the north of Spain in apple region. And Villaviciosa the capital of the apple. Dozens of plantations are located in the comarca - and 21 of the 114 Sidra bottling plants in the autonomous community. The inhabitants of the village underline their claim to be the number one in the field of apples with a big festival every year. Every October. For more than 60 years.
The Festival de la Manzana opens with a ceremony in the Teatro Riera - in the presence of the Apple Queen. An exhibition of the region's dessert apples - around 34 different varieties are considered for the production of Sidra,Asturias' cider - tastings and specialist conference are part of the event. Highlight: The blessing of the first cider of the season and the offering of the wine to the Virgen del Portal.
There will also be a wide range of activities to suit all tastes, including numerous children's activities, tastings of cider with protected designation of origin, a food and craft market, exhibitions, a tourist train and musical performances.
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Festival of the Apple in Villaviciosa
- Location: Villaviciosa, Asturias
- Date: Beginning of October
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