Markets in Candelaria
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands · 2 markets tracked
The mercadillo Candelaria scene is small but practical, with two outdoor street markets running weekly in this pilgrimage town on Tenerife's southeast coast. Between them they trade on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, from 8am to 2pm. Both are open-air and free to browse, making them an easy addition to a visit to the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Monday1market
TuesdayNo markets
Wednesday1market
ThursdayNo markets
FridayNo markets
Saturday1market
SundayNo markets
Where to stay in Candelaria
Candelaria is a small town, so your best bet is staying close to the seafront near the basilica, where you're within easy walking distance of the main market area. Town Centre puts you right in the middle of things and keeps travel simple.
If you'd prefer more options for places to eat and sleep, staying in nearby Santa Cruz de Tenerife and making the short drive or bus ride out is a practical choice. Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Centre gives you a wider selection of hotels while keeping Candelaria easy to reach.
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Market days in Candelaria
Market days here fall on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, one market on each, so there is no day when both are trading at once. Every one runs to a weekly schedule rather than a monthly rotation, which means the same three days come round each week.
Trading hours are 8am to 2pm across the board. There is no indoor hall in Candelaria keeping longer hours, so once the stalls come down at two the town's market shopping is finished for the day.
Street markets in Candelaria
The Farmer's Market is the larger of the two, with around 25 stalls on Avenida de la Constitución selling fresh fruit, vegetables, local cheese, and bread and pastries. It runs weekly and is best visited in the morning when produce is at its freshest.
The Candelaria Solidarity Flea Market is a community-driven outdoor market focused on antiques and secondhand clothing. Stall numbers vary week to week, and the market also runs on a weekly schedule. It is a good option if you are looking for something beyond food.
Both are listed in full on the street markets in Candelaria page. For a broader picture of what trades across the island and its neighbours, see the Santa Cruz de Tenerife province markets page. If you are travelling along the coast, Güímar and El Rosario are the closest towns with their own market days. You can also find more local event information through the Candelaria tourism office.
How many markets are there in Candelaria?
Candelaria has two markets, both of them open-air street markets and both free to browse. The larger is the Candelaria Farmer's Market, with around 25 stalls on Avenida de la Constitución. The second is a solidarity flea market whose stall numbers vary from one week to the next.
What day is the market in Candelaria?
Markets in Candelaria run on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, one on each of those three days. Each keeps to a weekly schedule rather than a monthly rotation, so the same days come round every week. Stalls are set up by 8am and packed away by 2pm, which makes the morning the time to go.
What time do markets in Candelaria open?
Markets in Candelaria open at 8am and close at 2pm, the usual hours for both of the town's street markets. Since both are open-air, there is no indoor hall trading into the afternoon, so a morning visit is the only one that works. Produce stalls are at their fullest early on.
What can you buy at the markets in Candelaria?
Candelaria's markets sell fresh fruit and vegetables, local cheese and dairy, bread and bakery goods, clothing and textiles, and antiques. The food side of that comes mostly from the farmer's market on Avenida de la Constitución, while the secondhand clothing and antiques are what the solidarity flea market is there for.