Municipal Markets in Oyón-Oion

Oyón-Oion, a bilingual municipality in Álava province, maintains the traditional approach to daily shopping that characterises smaller Basque towns.

The local municipal market serves as a practical meeting point where residents gather for fresh produce and regional specialities.

Local vendors offer seasonal vegetables from nearby farms alongside Rioja wines from the surrounding vineyards that define this border region.

The market reflects the town's dual linguistic identity, with conversations flowing between Basque and Spanish as neighbours discuss the day's offerings.

This straightforward approach to local commerce continues to anchor community life in Oyón-Oion.