Santa Cruz de La Palma Municipal Market
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Santa Cruz de La Palma Municipal Market

Municipal Market Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Updated 18 January 2026 Verified information

La Recova is Santa Cruz de La Palma's indoor municipal market, with 15 stalls selling tropical fruits, fresh fish and Canarian cheese. Open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 2pm.

The Mercado Municipal de Santa Cruz de La Palma, known locally as La Recova, is the main indoor food market in the capital of La Palma island. It sits on Avenida el Puente in Santa Cruz de la Palma and is open Monday to Saturday from 7am to 2pm.

About La Recova

The building occupies the site of a hospital founded in 1514, later converted into a covered marketplace. Its neoclassical interior features a central skylight that fills the hall with natural light through the morning. A renovation in the early 2000s modernised the facilities while keeping the traditional layout intact.

With 15 stalls, it's a compact market with a local atmosphere. It's fully indoors and wheelchair accessible, with both cash and mobile payment accepted.

What to buy at La Recova

The stalls carry fresh produce grown across La Palma and the wider Canary Islands. You'll find tropical fruits including bananas, papayas, mangos, and avocados alongside locally grown vegetables. The fish section stocks fresh catch from island boats, and the cheese counters carry Canarian varieties cut to order. Coffee and tea are also available.

La Recova is the main option among municipal markets in Santa Cruz de la Palma, and the best place in the city centre to pick up fresh local produce.

Opening Hours

Every week — Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday

Day Hours Status
Monday 07:00 – 14:00 Open
Tuesday 07:00 – 14:00 Open
Wednesday 07:00 – 14:00 Open
Thursday 07:00 – 14:00 Open
Friday 07:00 – 14:00 Open
Saturday 07:00 – 14:00 Open
Sunday (today) Closed

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What You'll Find

Fresh Fruits Fresh Vegetables Fish & Seafood Cheese & Dairy Coffee & Tea

Location

Av. el Puente, 16, 38700 Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España

Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Get Directions

How to get to La Recova

The market is at Av. el Puente, 16, in the centre of Santa Cruz de La Palma. It's walkable from the historic quarter and the seafront promenade. Public buses connecting other parts of the island stop close by. Street parking is available on surrounding streets.

Facilities & Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact & Details

Phone: +34922411459

Email: alcaldia@santacruzdelapalma.es

Stalls: 15

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does La Recova open?

La Recova opens at 7am and closes at 2pm, Monday to Saturday. The market is closed on Sundays.

What can you buy at La Recova market?

The 15 stalls carry tropical fruits, fresh fish and seafood, Canarian cheeses, locally grown vegetables, and coffee and tea. Produce comes directly from local farmers and fishermen on La Palma island.