What can I buy at artisan markets in the Canary Islands?

Artisan markets sell handmade crafts including pottery, jewelry, leather goods, local cheeses, honey, wines, mojo sauces, aloe vera products, and traditional Canarian embroidery. They're great places to find unique souvenirs.

Which days do artisan markets operate?

Market days vary by location. Popular markets include Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Sundays), Las Palmas (Saturdays), and Puerto de la Cruz (Tuesdays). Many tourist resorts also have regular evening markets during peak season.

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Artisan Markets in Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (Big Island)

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About this experience

Artisan Markets in Kailua-Kona is a weekly open-air gathering of local makers and growers along Ali'i Drive on the Big Island's west coast. The market operates every Saturday morning from 8am to noon, offering direct sales of handcrafted items and farm produce. Visitors can meet the artisans personally and purchase goods that reflect the region's cultural and agricultural traditions.

What to expect

The market runs every Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm, with roughly 40 to 60 vendor stalls set up along the oceanfront promenade.
Shoppers can buy hand-turned koa wood bowls, lauhala weavings, and original paintings directly from the artists who made them.
Food vendors sell fresh-cut papaya, macadamia nut brittle, and Kona coffee brewed from beans grown within a 10-mile radius of the market site.
Live Hawaiian slack-key guitar music plays from a central stage between 9:00am and 11:00am, audible across the entire market area.
The market suits travellers seeking locally made souvenirs rather than imported goods, with most items priced between $10 and $150.
A dedicated children's craft table offers free palm-frond weaving and shell necklace making from 9:30am to 11:30am, supervised by market volunteers.