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 Órzola

Órzola, Lanzarote

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About this experience

Artisan Markets in Órzola is a weekly open-air market held in the fishing village of Órzola, on the northern tip of Lanzarote. It operates every Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 along the main promenade near the ferry terminal. The market features local crafts, handmade jewellery, ceramics, and Canarian food products from island artisans.

What to expect

Runs every Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00, with roughly 20 stalls set along the seafront promenade
You can buy direct from the makers: hand-thrown pottery, woven palm baskets, and natural lava-stone jewellery
Food stalls sell fresh goat cheese from Famara, local honey, and mojo sauces in small jars
Live demonstrations of traditional Lanzarote crafts, such as knife sharpening and palm-leaf weaving, occur at the central stall
Suitable for souvenir hunters and families; the market is flat, pushchair-friendly, and adjacent to free public parking
The market ends at the ferry dock, so you can combine it with a short walk to the Punta Fariones viewpoint