Markets in Telde
Las Palmas, Canary Islands · 2 markets tracked
Telde markets give shoppers a straightforward mix of weekly outdoor trading, with two street markets covering everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts. Both markets run on fixed weekly schedules, making it easy to plan a visit around a Saturday or a dedicated craft day. Telde sits in the eastern part of Gran Canaria, within Las Palmas province, and its market scene reflects the practical, local character of the city.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | None | None | None | None |
MondayNo markets
TuesdayNo markets
WednesdayNo markets
ThursdayNo markets
FridayNo markets
Saturday2markets
- StreetTelde Craft and Art Fair
- StreetTelde Saturday Market
SundayNo markets
Where to stay in Telde
Telde is a working town rather than a tourist hub, so accommodation options are limited, but staying in the Centro Histórico puts you close to the main market area and easy walking distance from the old quarter. For more choice, many visitors base themselves in nearby Las Palmas and make the short drive south.
If you want to stay local, check availability at San Gregorio, the more modern commercial district where you'll find a handful of small hotels and guesthouses. It's a practical base with good road links if you're exploring the market scene across the wider Las Palmas province.
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Street markets in Telde
The Telde Saturday Market is the larger of the two, operating weekly with around 135 stalls spread across an outdoor setting. Vendors here sell clothing, footwear, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and flowers and plants, making it a solid one-stop destination for weekly shopping. It draws a steady local crowd and is the best starting point for first-time visitors.
The Telde Craft and Art Fair runs weekly as well, with a focus exclusively on handicrafts. The stall count has not been published officially, but the market offers a more relaxed, artisan atmosphere compared to the larger Saturday market. It is a good complement to the Saturday visit if you are spending more time in the area. Both markets are listed in full, with directions and stall details, on the street markets in Telde page.
Planning your visit
Both markets are held outdoors, so checking the weather before heading out is worthwhile, particularly in winter. Telde is well connected by road to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the provincial capital, which hosts a much larger market scene if you want to extend your trip. Nearby Ingenio also has local markets worth considering as part of a broader day out in eastern Gran Canaria. For official local information, the Ayuntamiento de Telde is the best source for any schedule changes or event updates.
What day is the market in Telde?
Telde's markets trade on Saturday: both the Telde Saturday Market and the Telde Craft and Art Fair run then, and neither operates on any other day of the week. Between the two, shoppers can pick from clothing, fresh produce, flowers and handmade crafts across the same morning.
What time do the markets in Telde open?
Markets in Telde typically open at 9am and close at 2pm, the usual hours for both the Telde Saturday Market and the Telde Craft and Art Fair. Arriving earlier in the morning gives the best choice of stalls before the busiest midday trade.
How many markets are there in Telde?
Telde has two street markets: the Telde Saturday Market, the larger of the pair with around 135 stalls, and the Telde Craft and Art Fair, which focuses on handicrafts. Both are held weekly, and the city currently has no municipal market.
Is there a farmers market in Telde?
Telde doesn't have a market billed specifically as a farmers market, but the Telde Saturday Market sells fresh fruit and vegetables alongside clothing, footwear and flowers, so it covers much of the same ground every Saturday.