Lanzarote has a variety of markets around the island, some are aimed at the tourist market, others showcase our traditional artisan crafts and farmer’s markets where shoppers can stock up on ecologically grown fruit & vegetables, goats cheese, jams, chutney, bread, cakes & biscuits.
We’ve listed them in order of municipality and in summary at the bottom of this article, by the days of the week.
Municipality of Arrecife
Mercado Turistico Arrecife
The Mercado Turístico y Artesanal is held in Lanzarote’s capital of Arrecife every Saturday morning. Approximately 40 artisan and modern goods stalls are available at this market, which line the pedestrian streets from Calle Real to the church of San Ginés. You can find the fresh produce stalls in the Plaza de Las Palmas. Open from 09:00 to 14:00.
Charco de San Gines
Every Wednesday & Thursday a traditional market called the Mercadillo de Arrecife is held from 09:00 to 14:00 with about 60 stalls set out around the Charco de San Ginés. This market is aimed at the tourist market, primarily for our cruise visitors.
Municipality of Haría
Artesanal Mercado Haria
Mercado Artesanal is a traditional market held in the main plaza of Haría every Saturday morning. A popular destination for tourists visiting the north of Lanzarote, this market has a variety of traditional craft stalls selling jewellery, art, woodwork, pottery, leather goods and local goods including fresh cheese, baked goods, fruit & vegetables. Open from 09:00 to 14:00.
Municipality of San Bartolomé
Mercado Agrario y Artesanal
The Mercado Agrario y Artesanal is a farmer’s produce and craft market on the first Sunday of every month in the Plaza Léon y Castillo in San Bartolomé from 09:00 – 14:00.
Playa Honda
There is an agricultural and artisan market in Playa Honda held on the third Saturday of every month, in Calle Mayor. The hours are 1000 until 1400.
Municipality of Teguise
Teguise Market
The largest market on the island is the Mercadillo de Teguise which is held in the old capital of La Villa de Teguise every Sunday. Here you can find hundreds of stalls set out selling everything from fashionable goods to artisan crafts and local produce. Open 09:00 to 14:00. Book transport to Teguise Market.
Mercado Agrícola Tahiché
A Mercado Agrícola is open in the Plaza del C.S.C. Santiago el Mayor, by the sociedad in Tahíche every Thursday from 09:00 to 14:00 selling traditional Canarian food products and ecological fresh produce.
Pueblo Marinero, Costa Teguise
An artisan craft market is on every Wednesday evening from 18:00 to 22:00 in Pueblo Marinero situated in the heart of Costa Teguise.
Municipality of Tinajo
Mercado Agricola Mancha Blanca
The Mercado Agrícola y Artesanal de Tinajo markets are held in Mancha Blanca every Sunday. There are 18 stalls situated opposite the church of Los Dolores open from 09:00 to 14:00. You can buy local produce from 9 agricultural stalls, 2 livestock stalls, 2 fish stalls and 5 pastry stalls. Quite often there will be a traditional exhibition or demonstration of local farming skills to compliment this market.
Municipality of Yaiza
Marina Rubicón Market
Marina Rubicón Market is held in Playa Blanca every Wednesday and Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00. This is a popular time to visit the marina, the stalls are set out along the waterfront selling a mixture of modern goods and artisan crafts.
Book transport to Playa Blanca Markets.
Puerto Calero Market
The Puerto Calero market in the marina takes place every Tuesday and Friday from 09:00 to 14:00. A variety of market stalls are situated on the Plaza de Las Carpas.
Mercado Uga
Mercado Municipal Uga is open every weekend on Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00. Situated next to the church in the centre of the village, you can buy local produce including fruit, vegetables, jams, wine, liqueurs, cheese, ecological products and artisan crafts.
Day |
Markets |
| Tuesday | Mercado Agrícola in Costa Teguise (09:00-14:00) Puerto Calero Market (10:00-14:00) |
| Wednesday | Mercadillo de Arrecife (09:00- 14:00) Marina Rubicón Market in Playa Blanca (09:00-14:00) Mercadillo Artesanal in Costa Teguise (18:00-22:00) |
| Thursday | Mercadillo de Arrecife (09:00- 14:00) Mercado Agrícola in Tahiche (09:00-14:00) |
| Friday | Mercadillo in Costa Teguise (17:00-22:00) Puerto Calero Market (10:00-14:00) |
| Saturday | Mercado Turístico y Artesanal in Arrecife (09:00-14:00) Mercado Artesanal in Haría (09:00-14:00) Marina Rubicón Market in Playa Blanca (09:00-14:00) Mercado Municipal in Uga (10:00-14:00) |
| Sunday | Mercadillo de Teguise (09:00-14:00) Mercado Agrícola y Artesanal in Mancha Blanca (09:00-14:00) Mercado Municipal in Uga (10:00-14:00) Mercado Agrario y Artesanal in San Bartolomé (09:00-14:00) 1st Sunday monthly |
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