Ribadesella Antigua.

Ribadesella traditionally has been the shopping centre of the area. In the town there are two streets that contain most of the shops, the Gran Via and Comercio street. In this area are the most modern shops and businesses. For example coffee shop, bars, chemists, clothes shops and news agents.

Casco Antiguo.

In the old town, The long street, running from Atalaya to El Portiellu had many shops including lots of bars, sidrerias, restaurants and gift stores. Also a traditional street market held here every Wednesday that dates back to the 13th century. This area has more of a taste of the old times and more character.

Paseo Marítimo del Puerto.

The third commercial area is located in the promenade at the port. Dedicated today to the Princess of Asturias, Dª Leticia Ortiz, who has strong ties to this borough. In the old times, all the buildings stored coal and equipment for the boats. But now it is a modern and attractive area where there are tapas bars, activity centres specializing in canoeing, horse riding, hiking, caving, quad bikes etc, as well as gift shops and a tourist office open all year round. The last area of shopping is in El Picu. Because there is a large population here, overall during the summer months, in this area, it is necessary for pharmacies, supermarkets, news agents, coffee shops and restaurants.

Gastronomía de Ribadesella.

More recently, the most important handcrafts manufactured in Ribadesella are the wooden canoes that are built by the Cuesta brothers. The canoes used to be made from wood, but are now made from fibre glass, which is stronger and more resistant. Before there were many boat builders, but now this art has almost disappeared. The local artisans now make pottery for tourists, many objects like small model hórreos, vases, games, also made out of pottery and funny little goblins called Guruxos. In closing we have to mention the clothing; waist coats beautifully embroidered on the backs, for the Piragües, the canoe fiesta. .