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 Tha Khao

Tha Khao, Koh Yao Yai

⏱ 4 hours

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About this experience

Artisan Markets in Tha Khao is a community-run market on Koh Yao Yai, located in the village of Tha Khao near the island’s main pier. It operates on select weekday afternoons, offering locally made textiles, coconut-shell crafts, and fresh seafood snacks. The market is a direct outlet for island artisans and smallholder farmers, with prices set by the vendors themselves.

What to expect

Market opens at 3 PM and runs until sunset, typically 3-4 hours, with stalls arranged along a single shaded lane
Visitors can watch a live batik-dyeing demonstration at the central stall, with finished sarongs available for purchase from 300 baht
Each stall includes a tasting sample of its food item, such as grilled squid skewers or mango sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf
A rotating roster of 12 to 15 vendors means the mix of goods changes daily, with at least three stalls dedicated to recycled-glass jewellery
The market suits slow travellers and families, as the lane is flat and stroller-friendly, with two shaded rest areas equipped with wooden benches
Cash is the only accepted payment, and an ATM is located 500 metres away at the pier, so visitors should bring small notes