This market began life when the monarchs awarded a free market concession to Oviedo following the 1521 fire. Nowadays it is full of fruit and vegetable stalls, flowers, crafts, costume jewellery, clothes and home-made goods, all in the open-air under brightly coloured umbrellas. You'll find the city's covered market, the Diecinueve de Octubre (19th October) in the Calle del Fierro, s/n, tel: +34 985 212 998. It's an iron and glass building dating from 1885 on the site of the old Jesuit college. It houses a group of traditional old shops like shoe shops, fishmongers, grocers, craft shops and drapers.
This jeweller's has been located in the busiest shopping street in the city for many years. It has a wide selection of jewellery, ranging from classic necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets to watches (Omega and Raymond Weil) and gifts. The prices offer good value for money. Come here for gift ideas for First Communions, christenings, engagements and anniversaries. You can buy a gold diamond ring for 195000 ptas. There's another branch at Calle Nueve de Mayo 2 (tel: +34 985 224 005).
Hip fashion for little money - this is what the worldwide known Spanish fashion label stands for. Founded in 1975 in A Coruña, today there are stores on all five continents. The corporation's trendscouts pursue the latest looks by Chanel, Gucci or Dolce & Gabbana on international exhibitions or directly on the streets. Only shortly after the garments for women, men and children can be found in stores all around the world - for affordable prices
Whether fashion for children and adults, electrical equipment, sporting goods, furniture, interior decoration or wine and gourmet food: In the spacious and pleasantly designed sales areas of the well-known Spanish department store chain you will find everything you need. Even if the prices may be a bit higher, the excellent service and the good quality make up for it. It is worth keeping your eyes open for special offers.