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 Marpissa

Marpissa, Paros

⏱ 30 minutes

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About this experience

Artisan Markets in Marpissa is a weekly open-air market held in the central square of Marpissa village on Paros. It showcases handmade ceramics, woven textiles, olive wood carvings, and local preserves from Cycladic artisans. The market operates on Saturday mornings from 9am to 2pm between June and September.

What to expect

Browse 15 to 20 stalls arranged around the marble fountain, each staffed by the maker who can explain their technique.
Watch live demonstrations of pottery throwing and loom weaving, with sessions lasting 20 to 30 minutes at 10am and 12pm.
Purchase directly from artisans, with prices ranging from 5 euros for small soaps to 80 euros for large ceramic vases.
Taste free samples of local honey, thyme-infused olive oil, and fig jam, all produced on Paros or nearby islands.
Suitable for all ages, with shaded seating and a children's craft table offering clay modelling from 11am to 1pm.
Find the market at the Plateia Agios Nikolaos, a 5-minute walk from the Marpissa bus stop, with no entry fee.