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Asturias dance hall Gelther keeps its Sunday music and free snack tradition
The Gelther dance hall in Castrillón, Asturias, opened in 1960 and is nearing its 66th anniversary.
It is run by Mónica Menéndez, the third generation of her family to lead the business.
On Sundays, the venue opens from 6pm to 10pm for music, dancing and a free snack.
Saturdays bring social dancing from 10pm to 2:30am, usually with a six-euro entry fee that includes a drink.
Gelther has adapted by hosting private celebrations and monthly social-dance workshops, while keeping its traditional dance sessions.
Its survival matters in a region where many old dance halls have closed, and the venue continues to welcome dancers of different ages.
Gelther, a historic dance hall in Castrillón, Asturias, continues to hold Sunday afternoon dances with free snacks.
Opened on 18 December 1960, it is approaching its 66th anniversary.
The venue is run by Mónica Menéndez, the third generation of her family to manage the business.
Its Sunday sessions run from 18:00 to 22:00 and include music, dancing and a free snack.
Gelther also hosts Saturday dances, private celebrations and monthly social-dance workshops.
- Who
- Gelther, run by Mónica Menéndez, the third generation of the family managing it.
- What
- The historic dance hall continues its Sunday afternoon music and dance sessions with a free snack.
- When
- Sundays, from 18:00 to 22:00. The venue opened on 18 December 1960.
- Where
- Castrillón, Asturias, Spain.
- Why
- The venue maintains traditional dance sessions while adapting to changing leisure habits.
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Gelther opened as a dance hall.
The venue is approaching its 66th anniversary while continuing its Sunday afternoon sessions.
- Opening date
- 18 December 1960
- Location
- Castrillón, Asturias
- Sunday hours
- 18:00–22:00
- Sunday offer
- Music, dancing and a free snack
- Manager
- Mónica Menéndez, third generation of the family running Gelther