Markets in Valsequillo

2 markets tracked in Valsequillo.

Valsequillo markets are both outdoor street affairs held weekly in this highland town in eastern Gran Canaria, around 500 metres above sea level. The area is known for its strawberries, potatoes and corn, and you'll find that reflected in what's on sale at both markets. There are no municipal markets here, but the two street markets cover fresh fruit, vegetables, prepared foods and handicrafts.

Weekly Market Schedule

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Monday None
  • No markets on mondays.
Tuesday None
  • No markets on tuesdays.
Wednesday None
  • No markets on wednesdays.
Thursday None
  • No markets on thursdays.
Friday None
  • No markets on fridays.
Saturday · today None
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Sunday 2 markets

Where to stay in Valsequillo

Valsequillo is a small inland town, so most visitors base themselves in nearby Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and make the short drive out. Staying in Las Palmas City Centre puts you close to transport links and plenty of accommodation options at every budget.

If you prefer to stay closer to the area, Telde is a larger nearby town with more facilities and an easy route into Valsequillo for market days.

Planning the trip

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Street markets in Valsequillo

The Valsequillo Strawberry, Potato and Corn Fair is the more distinctive of the two markets, celebrating the agricultural produce the town is best known for across Las Palmas province. Stalls sell fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and prepared foods, making it a practical stop as well as a local event. The number of stalls varies, but it runs weekly outdoors.

The Valsequillo Weekly Market is the larger of the two, with 22 stalls selling fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and handicrafts. It also runs weekly and is held outdoors. If you're planning a broader market trip around the area, Telde has additional options a short drive away. The Valsequillo town council publishes updates on local market events.

What day is the market in Valsequillo?

Both of Valsequillo's markets run on Sunday, typically from 9am to 2pm. The Valsequillo Weekly Market and the Strawberry, Potato and Corn Fair both trade outdoors on the same day, so a Sunday visit is the only way to catch either one.

How many markets are there in Valsequillo?

Valsequillo has two markets, both outdoor street affairs. The larger is the Valsequillo Weekly Market, with 22 stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables and handicrafts, and the smaller is the Strawberry, Potato and Corn Fair, which focuses on the town's own agricultural produce.

Is there a municipal market in Valsequillo?

No, Valsequillo has no municipal market. Both of its markets are outdoor street markets that set up weekly on a Sunday, one general and one built around the strawberries, potatoes and corn the town is known for.