Market in Avilés

The Avilés market is the second oldest in Asturias, after that of Grau/Grado, and is over 500 years old. As in the case of Fontán in Oviedo/Uviéu, it was the Catholic Monarchs who granted this town the privilege of holding a free market every Monday of the year, given that the Villa del Adelantado had suffered a devastating fire and needed to recover.

This market had different locations, until in the 19th century the Hermanos Orbón square was built, whose rectangular perimeter populated by white galleries still causes admiration among locals and foreigners today.

The singularity and architectural beauty characterize this market square, where it is possible to contemplate and acquire fresh products from the Region and the region, such as:

• legumes
• vegetables
• garden produce
• fruits
• cheeses
• meat
• fish

Also on sale are textiles, footwear, crafts, leather goods, decoration, flowers, cultural products, and others.