Puerto Market

Mercado del Puerto is a covered food market on Calle Albareda in the port district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a short walk from Las Canteras beach. Food stalls open from early morning Monday to Saturday, and the food court runs into the evening from Tuesday through Saturday. On Sundays the gastronomic section opens from noon to 5pm. It is one of the municipal markets in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

History and architecture

The market building dates to 1891 and was constructed by engineers from Gustave Eiffel's company, the same firm behind the Eiffel Tower. Its cast iron and glass structure is now a protected Cultural Heritage Site. After a renovation in 1994, it became the first market in the Canary Islands to combine a traditional fresh food market with a gastronomy offer, a format that has since spread across Spain.

What to buy at Mercado del Puerto

The market's 25 stalls cover fresh fish and seafood, meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, cheese and dairy. The gastronomy section draws as much attention as the produce counters. You'll find local Canarian dishes alongside international options from Galicia, Italy and Greece. Coffee stalls and prepared food make it a solid stop for breakfast or lunch.

How to get to Mercado del Puerto

The market is at C. Albareda, 76, in the port area of Las Palmas. It's walkable from Las Canteras beach and well connected by city buses, and there is parking nearby. The hall is indoors and wheelchair accessible throughout. More details on hours and events are on the official Mercado del Puerto website. For the old town, visit the historic Vegueta Market.

Where to stay in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Staying in Triana or Ciudad Jardín puts you close to the Puerto Market and the old town, and you can easily walk to the waterfront from either. The Hotel Santa Catalina is a classic choice if you want something with character and a central location.

What time does Mercado del Puerto open?

Mercado del Puerto's food stalls open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 2:30pm. The gastronomy section is closed on Mondays and opens Tuesday to Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and 8pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 5pm. Sunday is the only day the fresh counters do not trade.

What is Mercado del Puerto famous for?

Mercado del Puerto was the first market in the Canary Islands to add a gastronomy food court alongside traditional fresh food stalls, a format it adopted after its 1994 renovation. The building is just as well known: a cast iron and glass hall raised in 1891 by engineers from Gustave Eiffel's company, and now a protected Cultural Heritage Site.

Can you eat at Mercado del Puerto?

Yes, Mercado del Puerto has a food court with seating, serving prepared meals through the day and into the evening from Tuesday to Saturday. Canarian dishes share the hall with Galician, Italian and Greek counters, and there are coffee stalls for a lighter stop. Cash, contactless and mobile payments are all accepted.

How many stalls does Mercado del Puerto have?

Mercado del Puerto has 25 stalls, covering fish and seafood, meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, cheese and dairy, alongside the gastronomic corners and service stalls. That makes it a compact hall by mainland standards, walkable end to end in a few minutes, with the fish counters the ones most worth arriving early for.