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 Koh Yao Noi

Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai

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About this experience

Artisan Markets in Koh Yao Noi are a rotating collection of local craft stalls held on the island’s main road near the pier. These markets operate on select evenings, typically from late afternoon until 9pm, offering handmade textiles, coconut-shell carvings, and batik sarongs. Vendors are mostly island residents who produce their goods in nearby villages, making each stall a direct link to the community’s craft traditions.

What to expect

Markets run for roughly four hours, from 4pm to 8pm, on Fridays and Saturdays only
Each stall displays the maker’s name and village, with prices fixed in Thai baht and no bargaining expected
Visitors can watch a live batik-dyeing demonstration at the central stall, with finished cloth available for purchase
A food corner sells local snacks such as kanom jeen (fermented rice noodles) and fresh coconut water, served in reusable cups
The market suits travellers staying on Koh Yao Noi for at least two nights, as it is not a daily event
Cash is the only accepted payment method, and the nearest ATM is 1.5km away at the main pier