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 Favignana

Favignana, Sicily

⏱ 4 hours

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About this experience

Artisan Markets in Favignana is a rotating open-air market held in the main piazzas of Favignana town, on the island's western Sicilian coast. The stalls feature local crafts, including coral jewellery, woven palm baskets, and ceramics made by island artisans. The market operates on select mornings from spring to autumn, with vendors setting up by 9am and closing by 1pm.

What to expect

Browse 15-20 stalls selling handcrafted coral and lava stone jewellery, priced from €10 to €80 per piece.
Watch a live basket-weaving demonstration using local dwarf palm leaves, a tradition dating to the island's tuna-fishing era.
Purchase ceramic tiles and plates decorated with Favignana's iconic turtle and fish motifs, fired in a kiln on the neighbouring island of Levanzo.
Find small-batch olive oil and capers from the island's terraced gardens, sold in 250ml bottles and 100g jars.
The market runs for 4 hours each Saturday morning from April to October, with no entry fee and cash-only transactions at most stalls.
Suitable for souvenir hunters and collectors of Sicilian folk art, with stallholders able to explain the origin of each item in Italian or basic English.