El Fontán Market

El Fontán Market is Oviedo's central indoor market, on Plaza 19 de Octubre in the old quarter. It opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm. With 25 stalls, it is one of the more intimate municipal markets in Oviedo, serving local residents doing their daily shopping.

What to buy

The stalls cover the full range of everyday essentials: fresh meat, fish from the Cantabrian coast, fruit and vegetables, cheese, bread and pastries, and prepared foods. Asturias is one of Spain's principal cheese-making regions, and you'll find a good range of local varieties at El Fontán, from mild to intensely flavoured. Look out for bacalao (salted cod), which has its own dedicated section, and cured meats including homemade chorizo. The market has a food court where you can sit down and eat in, making it easy to turn a shopping trip into a light lunch.

How to get to El Fontán Market

El Fontán Market sits on Plaza 19 de Octubre in Oviedo's old quarter, a short walk from the cathedral and the main shopping streets. Most hotels in central Oviedo are within easy walking distance. Public buses serve nearby city centre stops. If you're arriving by car, free parking is available at Parking El Carbonero, close to the market. Right on the doorstep, the Fontán Street Market fills the surrounding plazas on Thursdays and Saturdays with clothing, books, and antiques.

Where to stay in Oviedo

Staying in the old town puts you within easy walking distance of El Fontán, and Casco Antiguo is the obvious base. For something more comfortable, the Hotel de la Reconquista is a landmark property just minutes from the market square.

If you prefer a quieter spot with good connections, Ciudad Naranco is a short ride away and offers plenty of mid-range options. Either way, Oviedo is compact enough that you can reach El Fontán quickly from almost anywhere in the city.

What time does El Fontán Market open?

El Fontán Market opens at 8am Monday to Friday and closes at 8pm. On Saturdays it opens at 8am and closes at 3:30pm. The market is closed on Sundays, though the outdoor Fontán Street Market runs in the surrounding plazas on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

What is El Fontán Market famous for?

El Fontán Market is best known for its Asturian cheese and fresh fish. Asturias is one of Spain's principal cheese-making regions, and the market's 25 stalls reflect that range, alongside fresh produce and prepared foods from the surrounding countryside and the Cantabrian coast.

Can you eat at El Fontán Market?

Yes. The market has a food court where you can eat in. The surrounding plazas also have sidrerias and cafes, making it easy to combine a market visit with a meal or a glass of traditional Asturian cider.

How many stalls does El Fontán Market have?

El Fontán Market has 25 stalls. Despite being a smaller market by Spanish standards, the produce is consistently high quality, with a strong focus on Asturian regional specialties including cheese, bacalao, cured meats, and fresh fish.