Markets in Arucas
Las Palmas, Canary Islands
Arucas has three markets serving the town and the farming communities of northern Gran Canaria. The mercado de Arucas scene covers one indoor municipal market and two outdoor street markets, all running weekly and together offering fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, fish, flowers and more. The town is also home to the Arehucas rum distillery and a striking neo-Gothic church, making a market visit easy to combine with a broader morning out.
Weekly Market Schedule
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Where to stay in Arucas
Arucas is a small town, so your best bet is staying in Arucas Town Centre, where you'll be within easy walking distance of the main market square and the covered municipal market. For more options and easy transport links, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just 15 minutes away and makes a practical base if you're combining the Arucas markets with wider island exploring.
Tours & Activities in Arucas
Municipal markets in Arucas
The Arucas Agricultural Market is an indoor market open weekly, focused on produce sourced directly from local farmers. Stalls carry fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and dried fruits, and flowers and plants. Its covered setting makes it a reliable option regardless of the weather, and it offers a quieter, more local atmosphere than the outdoor markets. More information is available on the official Arucas tourism website.
Street markets in Arucas
The Arucas Fortnightly Farmers Market is the largest market in town, with 65 stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, and cheese and dairy. It runs outdoors on a fortnightly weekly schedule, making it worth checking dates before you visit. The range of produce reflects the agricultural output of the surrounding area, and the fish and meat stalls give it a breadth that the other markets lack.
The Arucas Saturday Market takes place each Saturday at Parque de la Paz and draws stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese and dairy, bread and pastries, and flowers and plants. The exact stall count varies, but the Saturday timing makes it the most convenient option for visitors staying in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and making a day trip north. If you are in the area on a Sunday, the market in Teror is also worth the short drive.
