Municipal Markets in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas, Canary Islands · 5 municipal markets
Municipal markets in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria number five, from the historic Vegueta Market to Puerto Market near the port. All five trade Monday to Saturday, most opening around 7am and closing by 2pm, and two of them also open on Sundays. Between them the halls stock fish and seafood, meat and poultry, fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese and dairy, bread, local honey, coffee and tea, and flowers, alongside prepared foods at the on-site bars.
Weekly Municipal Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday5markets
- MunicipalAltavista Market
- MunicipalAroma y Café Vegueta Market
- MunicipalAtlántico Minimarket
- MunicipalPuerto Market
- MunicipalVegueta Market
Tuesday5markets
- MunicipalAltavista Market
- MunicipalAroma y Café Vegueta Market
- MunicipalAtlántico Minimarket
- MunicipalPuerto Market
- MunicipalVegueta Market
Wednesday5markets
- MunicipalAltavista Market
- MunicipalAroma y Café Vegueta Market
- MunicipalAtlántico Minimarket
- MunicipalPuerto Market
- MunicipalVegueta Market
Thursday5markets
- MunicipalAltavista Market
- MunicipalAroma y Café Vegueta Market
- MunicipalAtlántico Minimarket
- MunicipalPuerto Market
- MunicipalVegueta Market
Friday5markets
- MunicipalAltavista Market
- MunicipalAroma y Café Vegueta Market
- MunicipalAtlántico Minimarket
- MunicipalPuerto Market
- MunicipalVegueta Market
Saturday5markets
- MunicipalAltavista Market
- MunicipalAroma y Café Vegueta Market
- MunicipalAtlántico Minimarket
- MunicipalPuerto Market
- MunicipalVegueta Market
Sunday2markets
- MunicipalAtlántico Minimarket
- MunicipalPuerto Market
What you'll find
Monday is the busiest trading day, when all five markets are open; Sunday is the quietest, with only two trading. Vegueta Market is the largest of the five, with 40 stalls under one roof, in the historic Vegueta quarter. If you're after open-air stalls instead of covered halls, the city's street markets run on different days.
All Municipal Markets in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tips for visiting
Arrive by 10am for the widest selection, since stalls start closing from around 2pm. Bring a reusable bag for your purchases. Check the timetable above before a Sunday visit, since only two of the five halls open that day. For the full list of markets, including the street stalls, see all markets in this city.
Where to stay in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Triana puts you within walking distance of both Puerto Market and Vegueta Market, useful if you want to visit more than one hall before they close at 2pm. If you'd rather be near the beach, Las Canteras is a short bus or taxi ride from the markets.
Are the municipal markets in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria free to enter?
Yes, entry to all five municipal markets in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is free. You only pay for what you buy at the stalls, whether that's fresh fish at Puerto Market or produce at Vegueta Market, the largest of the five with 40 stalls under its roof.
What time do the municipal markets in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria open?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's municipal markets typically open at 7am and close by 2pm, Monday to Saturday. Monday is the busiest trading day across all five halls, while only two open on Sundays, so check the timetable above before planning a weekend visit.
Are any of the municipal markets in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria open on Sundays?
Yes, two of the five municipal markets in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria open on Sundays, while the rest close for the week. All five trade Monday to Saturday from around 7am to 2pm, so Sunday is the quietest day for market shopping here.
What can you buy at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's municipal markets?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's municipal markets sell fish and seafood, meat and poultry, fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese and dairy, bread, local honey, coffee and tea, and flowers, alongside prepared foods at the on-site bars and food counters. Vegueta Market, the largest of the five, has 40 stalls.
Which is the largest municipal market in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Vegueta Market is the largest of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's five municipal markets, with 40 stalls under one roof, in the historic Vegueta quarter. Monday is the busiest trading day across all five halls, Vegueta included.
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