Markets in Asturias

Asturias maintains a robust market tradition that reflects the principality's agricultural heritage and coastal economy. Weekly street markets appear across towns throughout the region, offering local produce from the fertile valleys alongside fresh seafood from the Cantabrian coast.

Municipal markets in larger centres like Oviedo and Gijón operate year-round, providing covered spaces where vendors sell everything from traditional Asturian cheeses to seasonal vegetables.

The markets showcase the region's culinary identity, with specialities including fabada beans, sidra natural, and locally caught fish.

Both temporary and permanent markets serve as important social spaces where residents gather to shop and exchange news about community life.