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 Vallee de Mai

Vallee de Mai, Mahé (Seychelles)

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

Artisan Markets in Vallee de Mai is a weekly gathering of local craftspeople and food producers held in the heart of the Vallee de Mai on Praslin, Seychelles. The market operates on Saturday mornings from 9am to 1pm, offering direct sales of coconut-shell carvings, woven palm-leaf baskets, and Creole spice blends. Visitors can meet the makers, watch live demonstrations of traditional techniques, and purchase items that support the island's small-scale artisan economy.

What to expect

Market runs every Saturday from 9:00 to 13:00, with 15 to 20 stalls set under the shade of takamaka trees.
Each stall displays a maker's name and origin village; most vendors are from Praslin or nearby La Digue.
You can watch a coconut-shell polishing demonstration and a palm-leaf weaving session, each lasting about 20 minutes.
Fresh local produce includes vanilla pods, cinnamon bark, and bottled fruit chutneys, all sold in reusable glass jars.
Cash is the only accepted payment method; an ATM is located 1.5 km away at the Vallee de Mai visitor centre.
The market suits travellers seeking authentic souvenirs, with items priced from 100 to 800 Seychellois rupees.