Jinámar Street Market

Jinámar Street Market sets up every Sunday from 9am to 3pm on Calle Compañía de Jesús in Balcon de Telde, Gran Canaria. It is one of the largest street markets in the Canary Islands, and traders start unloading as early as 4am. Come before midday, while the second-hand rails are still worth digging through.

What you'll find at Jinámar Street Market

Clothing and textiles take up most of the pitches, with second-hand items from €1, alongside footwear, leather bags and jewellery. Locally made handicrafts sit among them, and a shorter run of stalls carries fruit, vegetables, cheeses and artisan bread, plus plants and hardware. Haggling is normal, particularly on several items from the same stall.

How to get to Jinámar Street Market

The market runs along Calle Compañía de Jesús, next to the Juan Carlos Moreno sports centre. From Las Palmas, take the GC-1 and exit at junction 5 for Jinámar; buses from both Las Palmas and Telde stop near the sports centre. The ground is flat and wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome. For more nearby, see the street markets in Balcon de Telde or all of Las Palmas province.

Where to stay in Balcon de Telde

Balcon de Telde is a quiet residential area, so your best bet is to base yourself in nearby Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where hotels are plentiful and the island's transport links are easiest. Closer to the market, look at Telde, a short drive away, and in the capital Hotel Cristina by Tigotan Las Palmas is a solid mid-range choice.

What day is Jinámar Street Market?

Jinámar Street Market runs every Sunday from 9am to 3pm, year round. Stall setup starts around 4am, so you may see activity well before the official opening. During the Christmas period the market sometimes extends its hours and opens additional days, including the evening of 5 January for the Noche de Reyes.

What can you buy at Jinámar Street Market?

Jinámar Street Market sells mostly clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, with second-hand pieces starting at €1. Handicrafts, jewellery and household goods fill the rest of the pitches, and a few stalls carry fruit, vegetables and Canarian cheeses. Traders expect a bit of haggling on larger buys.

Is there parking at Jinámar Street Market?

Free street parking is available in the residential streets around Calle Compañía de Jesús, but spaces go quickly after 10am. Arriving before 10am gives you the best chance of parking close to the market. There is no dedicated car park.

Does Jinámar Street Market take cards?

Yes, Jinámar Street Market takes cards, with contactless and mobile payments accepted at many stalls alongside cash. Card acceptance still varies from one trader to the next, so carry some cash for the second-hand rails, where prices start at €1 and haggling is part of the transaction.