One of the things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is to visit the traditional market Vegueta. It is a market of local foods and products. That is to say, it is not a market where you can purchase other items such as clothing, crafts, etc. However, Here you can discover the fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, cheeses, eggs, meat and fish of Gran Canaria. There are also products from other Canary Islands and parts of Spain.
Discover the Vegueta Market
Below we show you and discover some of the positions that you will find here.
✔ Fruit and vegetable stand
As you can see below, there is a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. If you feel like having something healthy during your visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, They also sell cut fruit and natural juices.. Or you could also encourage yourself to try the Canary Islands bananas.
✔ Egg and cheese stand
In the next photo we see another of the market stalls. This is one in which they exclusively sell eggs from happy hens and cheeses.
✔ Spice and grain stall
This stall sells spices, different types of grain, flour and pasta in bulk. No to plastic!
✔ Herb stand, the most beautiful in the Vegueta Market
The following position is very well known within the market, since It is the only one where you will find all the herbs you are looking for. Basil, rosemary, bay leaf, oregano, mint...
✔ Meat stall
In the following image we have the typical sweet blood sausage from the Canary Islands. Unlike in the Peninsula, in the Canary Islands it is sweet and they usually put whole almonds inside. You can't stop trying it grilled. You can also get the famous chorizo here. Teror.
✔ Fish stall
You cannot miss the sale of fresh fish at the Vegueta Market. There are different positions of this type. Here you can discover the marine delights of the Canary Islands and the nearby coasts of West Africa.
✔ Iberian ham stand
In the Vegueta Market you can also have a snack. There is a stall selling freshly cut Iberian ham. If you haven't tried this Spanish delicacy yet, the best is acorn-fed. This means that the pig has been fed with these fruits.
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Vegueta Market Schedule
This market Open every day except Sundays and holidays. Monday to Thursday from 06.30:14.00 a.m. to 06.30:15.00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. Finally, if you are walking through the old town of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, finding the market is a must. It is a fairly large orange building in the Mendizábal street, 1. We leave you the phone In case you would like to contact them for any question: 928334129.
What to see in Vegueta
In the following video we mention all the sites what to visit in Vegueta where we include some images of the market. You can subscribe to our channel here.
Gran Canaria Guides
If you want to know more markets and flea markets in Gran Canaria, we have an article where we detail them all. On the other hand, if you don't know what to see in Gran Canaria and you would like to know the most authentic side of the island, In our travel guides we share routes and restaurants. This way, you won't miss anything essential and you'll also save time planning your trip.
Market hours are Monday to Thursday from 06.30:14.00 a.m. to 06.30:15.00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
We are no longer open in the afternoon.
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