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 Tonggumi

Tonggumi, Ulleungdo

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

Artisan Markets in Tonggumi is a weekly open-air market on Ulleungdo's eastern coast, held every Saturday from 9am to 2pm. The market features local crafts, seafood preserves, and handmade soju from island producers. Visitors can watch live demonstrations of squid-drying and traditional rope-making.

What to expect

Browse 25+ stalls selling hand-thrown ceramics, woven seaweed baskets, and polished jade from Ulleungdo's quarries.
Sample fresh-cut raw squid and pickled sea urchin roe at the seafood tasting counter, included with entry.
Watch a 20-minute live demonstration of traditional squid-drying racks, with a chance to try the final product.
Meet the makers at the craft alley, where each artisan explains their process in Korean with printed English cards.
Suitable for families and solo travellers; the market is flat, shaded, and wheelchair-accessible with rest areas.
Arrive by 10am to catch the morning catch auction, where local fishermen sell octopus and abalone directly to vendors.