Visit to an artisan cheese dairy, workshop and cheese tasting in Llanes
Highlights
- Visit a cheese dairy in Llanes and get up close to its friendly goats at the foot of the Sierra del Cuera
- Put on your master cheesemaker’s hat and make your own goat’s cheese in a hands-on artisan workshop
- Enjoy a tasting of goat’s cheeses paired with local, seasonal produce
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Full description
Meeee! No, that’s not the sound of your Monday morning alarm; it’s a little goat in Llanes letting you know that your blood cheese levels are dangerously low.
On this two-hour tour of a traditional, fourth-generation cheese dairy, you’ll get to meet its friendly owners, make your own fresh cheese in an artisan workshop and treat yourself to a tasting session paired with Asturian cider.
What we will do
We’ll meet 15 minutes before the agreed time at the cheese dairy in Llanes, Asturias. Our host family will be waiting for us there , ready to welcome us into their home with a smile and reveal the secrets of four generations dedicated to the art of cheese-making.
We’ll begin our adventure in the barn to meet the real owners of the place: the goats. We’ll go over to say hello, scratch them behind the ears and let their friendliness win us over whilst they explain the daily care routine and the tricks of milking to obtain that fresh, top-quality milk. From there, we’ll head into the heart of the cheese dairy, touring the production and packaging areas and the maturing chamber to discover the miracle of how the curd is gradually transformed into gastronomic gems such as the famous Picón cheese.
Then comes the moment of truth: we’ll go from spectators to artisans. We’ll slip on protective shoe covers and adjust our hats with the utmost style before entering the workshop area. Guided step by step, we’ll proudly get our hands dirty kneading, shaping and creating our very own fresh goat’s cheese.
And as every effort is rewarded in the countryside, we’ll round off the day with the much-anticipated tasting session. We’ll sit down to savour their finest goat’s cheeses, paired seasonally with blueberry, apple or walnut jams, and accompanied by sweet or traditional cider. And so we’ll bring to a close two hours of rural immersion, feeling like true master cheesemakers and saying goodbye to the family before heading home.
Who it is aimed at
This experience is suitable for all ages. It is ideal for families, as there is no minimum age requirement for the activity, and the facilities are suitable for pushchairs.
Minors must be accompanied by or have authorisation from a responsible adult or guardian.
People with reduced mobility or in wheelchairs can take part in the tour, although it is essential to notify the organiser in advance so that access can be adapted.
Pets are not permitted to avoid startling the animals at the cheese dairy.
Other information
Important: You will need to contact the organisers at least 24 hours in advance to confirm the exact time.
The experience is available almost all year round (every day of the week with morning sessions at 10. 00 and 12. 30) , except during the break following Three Kings’ Day until mid-February.
The minimum group size is 2 people (4 people from September to October and in spring) and the maximum is 25 participants.
Parking is available in the area (paid or free depending on the time of year) ; it is advisable to allow plenty of time for your arrival.
In summer, it is possible to get there on certain public bus routes, although public transport is infrequent during the rest of the year.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Llanes, Asturias
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
