La Matanza de Acentejo Farmers Wine and Crafts Market

The Mercadillo del Agricultor El Vino y la Artesanía runs every Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 2pm along the Carretera General in La Matanza de Acentejo, northern Tenerife. Around 25 stalls bring together local farmers and artisans selling directly to the public, with Canarian wines, seasonal produce and handmade crafts all available in one place. See the full list of markets in La Matanza de Acentejo to plan your visit.

About the market

Around 25 stalls set up along the Carretera General each weekend, bringing together wine, fresh produce, honey, olive oil, organic goods and handicrafts in one outdoor market. It runs every Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 2pm, all year round.

The market is wheelchair accessible and accepts both cash and mobile payment.

What to buy

Local wines are the standout draw here. Producers from La Matanza's vineyards sell directly at their stalls, often with tastings, and bottles of Tenerife white wine are available at fair prices. You'll also find fresh fruits and vegetables, organic produce, local honey, olive oil and traditional handicrafts. Arriving early gives you the best pick of fresh produce and a better chance of finding the smaller artisan stalls.

How to get there

The market is at Carretera General 189B, La Matanza de Acentejo, in the north of Tenerife. The site is wheelchair accessible. Browse municipal markets in La Matanza de Acentejo for more nearby options.

Where to stay in La Matanza de Acentejo

La Matanza de Acentejo is a small town, so your best bet is to stay in the Puerto de la Cruz area, just a short drive along the northern coast, where you'll find plenty of hotels and apartments to suit most budgets. Alternatively, Santa Cruz de Tenerife works well if you want a livelier base with more dining and transport options.

Either way, the market is easy to reach by car, and parking in the town is straightforward, so you won't need to worry about being on the doorstep.

What time does the La Matanza de Acentejo market open?

The Mercadillo del Agricultor El Vino y la Artesanía opens at 8am and closes at 2pm, both on Saturday and Sunday, every week. Around 25 stalls trade along the Carretera General during those hours, selling wine, fresh produce, honey and crafts, with cash and mobile payment both accepted.

Can you buy wine at the market?

Yes, wine is one of the main draws at the Mercadillo del Agricultor El Vino y la Artesanía. Local producers sell wine and spirits directly from their stalls alongside fresh fruit, vegetables, organic produce, honey and olive oil, across the market's 25 stalls on the Carretera General.

Is the market accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the Mercadillo del Agricultor El Vino y la Artesanía is wheelchair accessible. The market site on the Carretera General in La Matanza de Acentejo is listed as accessible, and both cash and mobile payment are accepted at the stalls.