Markets in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The capital of Tenerife has two markets in Santa Cruz de Tenerife worth visiting for fresh local produce. The star is La Recova, officially called Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, a neo-colonial building from 1944 with courtyard patios and Moorish-style arches. Inside you'll find stalls selling Canarian fruits, fresh fish, cheese, and meats. It opens early every day of the week, making it easy to fit into any market day schedule.

The smaller La Abejera market sits in a restored 19th-century iron structure on Rambla del General García Escámez. It reopened in 2014 and focuses on traditional fresh produce across its 25 stalls. Both markets are a good starting point for exploring the food scene in the city.

If you're looking for more markets on the island, La Laguna is just a short tram ride north. You can also find official information about the city's Sunday flea market (Rastro) on the Santa Cruz de Tenerife council website.