Valleseco Organic Market - Ecovalles

EcoValles, the Valleseco Organic Market, is the first certified ecological market in the Canary Islands. Located in the mountain village of Valleseco in Gran Canaria's interior, this indoor market runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 to 17:00. Around 10 stalls sell certified organic products grown in the surrounding highlands. Both cash and cards are accepted.

What you'll find

The market focuses entirely on certified organic goods. Two stalls carry fresh fruit and vegetables from registered local farms, while others stock honey, nuts, dried fruits, artisan cheese, eggs, and meats from ecological farms across Gran Canaria. You'll also find a bakery with fresh bread and pastries, plus a cafeteria serving meals made with ingredients from the market itself.

How to get to EcoValles

The market is on C. Párroco José Hernández Acosta, 11, in central Valleseco. Public buses connect the village to Las Palmas and other towns on the island. The Ethnographic Museum (MECIV) is in the same complex, worth a visit before or after your market trip. For more street markets in Valleseco, this is currently the only one.

Where to stay in Valleseco

Valleseco is a small mountain village, so accommodation options are limited locally. Your best bet is to look for rural houses or agriturismos in Las Cumbres, the highland interior of Gran Canaria, which puts you close to the market and the scenic surroundings.

If you prefer more choice, staying in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city centre gives you plenty of hotels at different price points, and the drive up to Valleseco takes around 40 minutes through the mountains.

What day is the EcoValles market?

EcoValles runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00, on Calle Párroco José Hernández Acosta in central Valleseco. The produce stalls and bakery close at 14:00, while the café stays open until 17:00. The market is indoor, so it runs rain or shine, and both cash and card payments are accepted. Check the Valleseco tourism website for any seasonal changes.

What makes EcoValles different from other markets?

EcoValles is the first fully certified ecological market in the Canary Islands, opened in 2013. Every product sold is certified organic by the Canary Islands government, from the fruit and vegetables to the bread and café menu, and it draws shoppers from across Gran Canaria for that guarantee.

Is the EcoValles market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, EcoValles is wheelchair accessible and located entirely indoors, so rain never closes it. The market sits on Calle Párroco José Hernández Acosta in central Valleseco, next to the Ethnographic Museum (MECIV), and accepts both cash and card at its stalls.