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 Pasai Beach

Pasai Beach, Koh Yao Yai

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About this experience

Artisan Markets in Pasai Beach is a seasonal open-air market on the sand at Pasai Beach, Koh Yao Yai, showcasing local crafts and street food. The market runs every Friday from 16:00 to 21:00, with stalls set up along the shoreline. Visitors browse handmade textiles, coconut-shell jewellery, and batik prints while sampling grilled seafood and fresh fruit shakes.

What to expect

Market opens at 16:00 and closes at 21:00, with the busiest period between 17:30 and 19:30 for sunset shopping.
Over 30 stalls sell handmade goods, including woven baskets, shell wind chimes, and hand-painted ceramic mugs.
Live acoustic music plays from a wooden stage near the beach entrance from 18:00 to 20:00.
Food vendors offer local dishes such as massaman curry with roti, grilled squid skewers, and mango sticky rice.
A children's craft corner provides free shell-painting and bracelet-making activities for visitors under 12.
The market suits slow-paced travellers who prefer browsing local crafts over commercial souvenirs, with cash-only transactions at most stalls.