Vegueta Market

The Vegueta market

The Las Palmas audio-guided tour stops you before the Vegueta market, one of the places that make up the city's identity. Flavours, smells and colourful stalls mingle there in a warm and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for discovering the specialities of the Canaries.

The city's food market

Las Palmas's historic food market, the Vegueta market brings together stalls of fruit and vegetables, a butcher's, a cheese shop and food stands. Thanks to the mild, sunny climate of the Canaries all year round, you find prized tropical fruits such as mango, banana, papaya and guava. As for vegetables, the potato is celebrated, with many local varieties.

What there is to see and taste

The market is the ideal place to taste Canarian cuisine, between fresh produce, local cheeses and island specialities. It is the chance to discover the famous papas arrugadas, those small potatoes cooked in their skins, served with mojo sauces, as well as the market's tropical fruits. The lively atmosphere makes it an essential stop on the visit.

Practical information

The Vegueta market is in the historic district of the same name, in the centre of Las Palmas. It is usually open in the morning, from Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays and public holidays; hours may vary by day and by stall. Access to the market is free.

What can you taste at the Vegueta market ?

Tropical fruits, local cheeses and Canarian specialities such as papas arrugadas served with mojo sauces.

When is the Vegueta market open ?

It is usually open in the morning, from Monday to Saturday, and closed on Sundays and public holidays; hours may vary.