Uga Municipal Market

The Uga Municipal Market is a small indoor market in Uga, a village in the municipality of Yaiza in southern Lanzarote. It runs on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm, with 8 stalls focused on zero-kilometre produce from local farms and workshops. The market opened in May 2009 and is managed by the Ayuntamiento de Yaiza.

About Uga Municipal Market

The market occupies a renovated rural house next to the Church of San Isidro Labrador on Calle Joaquín Rodríguez, offering around 121m² of covered space. The compact layout means you can browse all 8 stalls in a single pass. It is fully wheelchair accessible and takes cash, contactless, and mobile payments.

What to buy at Uga Municipal Market

You'll find fresh fruit and vegetables, local cheeses, meat, artisan bread, homemade jams and sweets, and organic cosmetics alongside handmade crafts and jewellery. The emphasis on zero-km products means most produce comes directly from within the Yaiza municipality.

How to get to Uga Municipal Market

The market is on Calle Joaquín Rodríguez in the village centre, next to the Church of San Isidro Labrador. Uga is on the LZ-2 road in southern Lanzarote, about 20 minutes by car from Arrecife. Street parking is available in the village. Weekend bus services from Arrecife and Playa Blanca connect to the area but run on a limited schedule.

Where to stay in Portugalete

Portugalete is a small town, so staying central puts you within easy walking distance of the market and the famous Vizcaya Bridge. Look for accommodation in Town Centre or just across the water in Las Arenas, which is well connected by the bridge and ferry.

If you'd prefer more options, the nearby city of Bilbao is just a short Metro ride away and has plenty of hotels to suit every budget, making it a practical base for a day trip to the market.

What days is Uga Municipal Market open?

The market opens on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 2pm. It does not operate on weekdays.

What can I buy at Uga Municipal Market?

Stalls carry fresh local produce including fruit, vegetables, cheese, and meat alongside artisan bread, homemade preserves, infusions, handicrafts, jewellery, and organic cosmetics. The focus is on zero-kilometre goods produced within the municipality of Yaiza.