Sunday market of Cangas de Onís

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The Sunday market in Cangas de Onís is the most authentic souk in the eastern region of Asturias . Jovellanos, in his Diaries, described this market on his way to Covadonga—a description we can read on one of the plaques located in the market grounds: “At the fair in the churchyard; a large crowd and much traffic in coarse goods; caps on tall poles with hooks made from the same branches on which they were hung; three hundred to three hundred and fifty will be sold; all the women buy them; coarse cloths; baize, baize, surplices, painted linens, scythes and other rustic tools; pottery, copper kitchenware; three copper silversmiths from Gijón; many open-air stalls; sieves, etc.; many people and much activity.”

Where is the market located?

In the same area around the Palaciu Pintu , near the parish church, and especially under the arcades, the Cangas market continues to be renowned for its bustling activity and large crowds. There is still a steady flow of goods, just as the enlightened Gijón native described. However, the stalls that once supplied pre-industrial households with countless everyday items have now specialized in the edible side of crafts.

What to buy in Cangas de Onís?

Hundreds of products from the gardens and pastures of Asturias come together in Cangas every Sunday. You can buy, at good prices, artisanal cheeses from Cabrales , Gamoneu , and Beyos , perhaps the most emblematic of the Picos de Europa. Alongside these, you'll find other equally important cheeses, such as those produced in Llanes (Pría, Vidiago, Porrúa, etc.) and the rest of the Asturian municipalities. You'll also find all sorts of sausages and meats from the area . The municipality is a major producer of beef, pork, and lamb, and offers such flavorful sausages as wild boar or venison chorizo. The traditional cuisine of Cangas, which draws on these same ingredients, is also very rich thanks to the variety and quality of its garden produce. These products are easy to find at the market: tomatoes, onions, peppers, zucchini, garlic, fruit, lettuce, chard, beans… The men and women from the villages come down to Cangas to sell their excellent harvests, traditional produce. You'll also find butter, honey, and free-range eggs. In addition, there's traditional basketry, decorations and wooden tools, leather goods, ceramics…

In Cangas de Onís, those who go shopping will find an authentic paradise of typical products. Not in vain, the city has the largest offer in quality and price of the entire province in this regard. So Sunday can also be a good day to know the comprehensive offer of Cangas, stroll through its historic streets and top the morning with a good cider, a good wine or a delicious meal.

Cangas de Onís is one of the major centers for hospitality and gastronomy in the eastern region . Its dishes feature side dishes made with produce from local gardens, mountain meats, game, and fish caught in the Sella River. And of course, there are desserts like Peña Santa ice cream, rice pudding, and the area's artisanal cakes, reflecting its rich tradition of sweets and, consequently, its abundance of confectioneries.

We're talking about a modern city , with a main street lined with good hotels and cafes. Its proximity to Covadonga makes it a top tourist destination, and its shops, most notably its traditional market, are well worth a Sunday morning visit.