San Agustín Market

The San Agustín Municipal Market occupies an architectural landmark designed in 1932 by municipal architects Santiago Rey Pedreira and Antonio Tenreiro. Inspired by the public market of Reims, the building features a distinctive 15-centimetre-thick concrete parabolic roof with embedded glass bands that provide natural lighting throughout the interior.

This innovative design earned it recognition as one of the most technologically advanced market buildings in Spain at the time of its construction. The market is included in the Docomomo catalogue by the Mies van der Rohe Foundation, alongside other significant A Coruña works. Inside, vendors sell fresh fish from the nearby coast, local meats, seasonal vegetables, and Galician specialities.

The building's open layout and natural lighting create an airy atmosphere. Regular customers include local residents shopping for daily ingredients and visitors exploring the market's architectural significance. The market operates as a neighbourhood hub where traditional commerce continues within this celebrated example of 1930s architecture.

The market is accessible by several bus lines: 6, 6A, 7, 4, 5, and 11, with the nearest stop at Campo da Leña.

From there, it is a short walk to Plaza San Agustín.

The market is located in the city centre, making it easily reachable on foot from most central areas of A Coruña. The building is situated opposite the Plaza del Humor.