Mercado de los Lunes de Cangas de Onís
Every Monday morning the old quarter of Cangas de Onís transforms into one of Asturias' most authentic weekly markets, a tradition that has run — with very few interruptions — since the town received its market charter in the medieval period. Farmers, cheesemakers and craft producers descend from the surrounding valleys to sell directly, and the atmosphere is as much social event as shopping trip.
What you'll find
The stalls spread along the Avenida de Covadonga and spill into the side streets near the church, selling everything from Gamonéu and Cabrales cheeses — the latter wrapped in leaves and smelling magnificently pungent — to jars of Asturian honey, fresh-picked mushrooms in autumn, and home-grown vegetables you won't find in any supermarket.
Handmade madreñas (traditional wooden clogs), linen tablecloths, and local pottery also appear, alongside a small section of secondhand tools and farm equipment that gives the market its genuinely rural character. Arrive before 10 am to catch the best cheese selection before the tour groups arrive.
Eating and drinking at the market
Several of the bars around the market square open early and serve a market-goer's breakfast: a bollu preñáu (a soft bread roll stuffed with chorizo, baked until the fat soaks into the dough) and a small glass of sidra or a café con leche. It is one of the most satisfying €3 breakfasts in northern Spain.
The market winds down by 2 pm, after which the town returns to its quieter self. If you're visiting in September, the Monday market coincides with the chestnut and mushroom season, and the produce stalls are at their most spectacular.
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