Markets in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria has a wide and varied selection of markets. Along the south coast, large tourist markets sell clothes, bags, jewellery and souvenirs, while markets in the island’s smaller towns tend to focus more on fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread and other local specialities. Las Palmas also has traditional covered markets with permanent stalls.
Of all the markets in Gran Canaria, our favourite is the Sunday market in Teror. It offers a wide range of local specialities and takes place in the heart of one of the island’s most beautiful towns. Our favourite covered market is Mercado de Vegueta in Las Palmas. We particularly appreciate its impressive selection of fresh food.
Market days, opening hours and locations can change, especially around public holidays. The times shown below are the usual opening hours, but it is always worth checking the latest information before visiting.
Mercado de Teror – our favourite
Every Sunday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, stalls fill the area around the basilica and the surrounding streets in Teror. The market attracts locals and visitors alike, yet retains a distinctly Canarian character.
Mercado de Teror is our favourite market in Gran Canaria, both for its many local specialities and its beautiful setting in the historic town centre. The stalls sell cheese, bread, sweet treats and an interesting selection of Canarian cakes, among other things.
The best-known speciality is Chorizo de Teror, a soft, spreadable chorizo usually eaten on bread. The market also has stalls selling crafts, textiles and religious items, but it is the food and atmosphere that make a visit so memorable. A visit to the market can easily be combined with a stroll through Teror’s old streets and a visit to the basilica.
Puerto de Mogán market – Friday
The large Friday market in Puerto de Mogán normally runs from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm. The stalls stretch across much of the harbour area, making this one of the largest and most popular tourist markets in Gran Canaria.
You will find clothes, shoes, bags, leather goods, jewellery, crafts, fruit and various local products. The market caters mainly to tourists, and a visit can easily be combined with a stroll around the harbour. It can get very busy, so it is worth arriving fairly early.
Arguineguín market – Tuesday
Every Tuesday, Arguineguín hosts a large market. In 2025, it moved from Plaza Negra to the area around Avenida Manuel Álamo Suárez and the pedestrianised streets by the harbour and Playa de Las Marañuelas. It normally runs from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.
With around 170 stalls, it is one of the larger tourist markets in Gran Canaria. Most stalls sell clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery and accessories, along with various food items. Its location close to the sea also makes it easy to combine the market with a walk along the harbour or beach.
Playa del Inglés market – Wednesday and Saturday
The market in Playa del Inglés is held every Wednesday and Saturday from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm. It is located in Parque Europeo in the eastern part of the resort and has around 145 stalls.
Here you will find clothes, leather goods, jewellery, accessories, gifts, plants and flowers. There is plenty to choose from, although, like the markets in Puerto de Mogán and Arguineguín, it caters mainly to tourists.
Puerto Rico’s local market – every other Sunday
A farmers’ market is held in Puerto Rico every other Sunday from 8.30 am to 2.00 pm. The market takes place in Parque de Puerto Rico, near the large shopping centres.
Although Puerto Rico is one of Gran Canaria’s largest holiday resorts, this is not a typical tourist market. Many of the stalls sell fresh food and other products from local farms and producers. As the market only takes place every other Sunday, it is a good idea to check the date before visiting.
Covered markets and the Sunday market in Las Palmas
Las Palmas has both traditional covered markets and open-air markets. Mercado de Vegueta is located in the historic district of the same name and is the oldest covered market in the city. Its 82 permanent stalls mainly sell fresh food. We love the wide choice, and Mercado de Vegueta is our favourite covered market in Gran Canaria. It is normally open Monday to Thursday from 7.00 am to 2.00 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 7.00 am to 2.30 pm.
Every Sunday from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm, a craft and cultural market is also held in Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, behind the cathedral in Vegueta. The stalls sell ceramics, jewellery, leather goods, embroidery, traditional foods, cakes, flowers and plants. A visit to the market can easily be combined with a walk through the historic district.
Mercado Central is located close to Plaza de España and is the largest of Las Palmas’ four municipal market halls. The main floor and most of its 128 stalls are normally open Monday to Saturday from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm. The food hall upstairs has longer opening hours.
Vega de San Mateo market
The indoor farmers’ and craft market in Vega de San Mateo is a good choice for anyone particularly interested in local food. It sells fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, honey, cakes and other products from Gran Canaria.
The market is normally open on Fridays from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm and again from 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm. On Saturdays, it is open from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm, and on Sundays from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm. With its wide selection of local produce and indoor setting, the San Mateo market is an interesting alternative to the large tourist markets on the south coast.
Smaller local markets
Arucas has a smaller market every Saturday from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. It is held in Parque de La Paz, behind the striking Church of San Juan Bautista. The stalls sell fruit, vegetables, local cheeses, honey, bread and flowers. A visit to the market can easily be combined with a stroll through Arucas’ attractive old town.
There is a market in central Telde on Saturdays. On Sundays, a market is held instead in the Jinámar district, where it is open from 7.00 am to 2.00 pm. Jinámar market is mainly frequented by locals. Its stalls sell produce from the island, crafts and a wide variety of everyday goods.
Practical tips for visiting the markets
Most open-air markets are at their most atmospheric in the morning, when the majority of the stalls are open. The largest tourist markets can become very busy, and both traffic and parking can be challenging. This is particularly true in Puerto de Mogán on Fridays.
The markets along the south coast can be reached by bus, car or taxi. If you want to visit markets in the mountain towns or combine several markets with other attractions around the island, the easiest option is to hire a car.
Opening hours and market days may change during local public holidays, festivals and other events. Always check the latest information with the relevant local council before setting off.
