South Market

About Mercado del Sur

Mercado del Sur opens Monday through Saturday from 8am to 12pm on Plaza Seis de Agosto in Gijón's city center. This is the only traditional market in Gijón that has maintained its commercial character since opening in 1899.

The market spans 2,700 square meters with 60 stalls housed under distinctive iron architecture designed by Mariano Medarde and Buenaventura Junquera. The pentagonal building underwent complete renovation in the late 1990s and reopened in 2001.

Vendors specialize in fresh fish from the Cantabrian Sea, homemade sausages, and handmade cheeses from small local producers. You'll find products here that aren't commonly available in supermarkets, particularly items from regional cheese makers.

The quality-to-price ratio typically beats supermarkets, and regular customers report doing weekly shopping for around €20. Vendors provide personalized service and often know their regular customers' preferences.

About ten stalls on the first floor remain closed, though discussions continue about revitalization plans. The market accepts modern payment methods alongside traditional cash transactions.

How to Get There

Mercado del Sur sits between Plaza de Europa and Plaza del Seis de Agosto in the El Centro neighborhood. The central location puts it within walking distance of most downtown Gijón areas.

Local buses serve the Centro area with several stops near the plaza. For drivers, street parking may be available on surrounding streets, though spaces fill quickly in this busy district.