Cabrales Cheese Cave
Cueva Exposición del Queso de Cabrales
A natural cave exhibition in Arenas de Cabrales explaining how blue cheese matures in a mountain cave, with tastings included.
Cabrales is Spain's most famous blue cheese, made from cow's milk mixed with sheep's and goat's milk and matured for 2–5 months in natural limestone caves.
The guided tour lasts about 45 minutes and includes a video and tastings. Admission is about 7 euros, and you should check the official website for opening days.
Each year on the last Sunday of August the town holds a cheese festival. Vacuum-packed cheese can be bought at the roadside cheese shops.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–14:00, 16:00–20:00 (seasonal hours)
Nearby sights
- Cares Gorge Trail (Ruta del Cares)
- Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) Viewpoint
- Bulnes
- Valdeón Valley & Mirador del Tombo
- Fuente Dé Cable Car
- Gulpiyuri Beach
- Lakes of Covadonga (Enol & Ercina)
- Mirador de Ordiales