During your visit to the island, as well as exploring volcanic landscapes, taking a dip in the Atlantic Ocean, enjoying local art, gastronomy and wine… and before returning home, it may well be that you feel like doing a bit of shopping. That’s great, because here we present shopping options that are perfect for every type of shopper: craft markets, traditional markets and other open air shopping centres.
Markets in Lanzarote
In Lanzarote traditional markets and craft markets are very common. It could be said that practically every day of the week there is a market held in some corner of the island. This type of market has a very pleasant atmosphere, so they are a great option for relaxing, enjoying your surroundings and buying local craft products, jewellery, souvenirs, etc.
Here is a list of which markets are celebrate on what day in Lanzarote, together with their timetables:
TUESDAY
- Costa Teguise Agricultural Market
9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Pueblo Marinero de Costa Teguise
Agricultural products, organic fruit and vegetables, honey and craft jams, cheese and wine from the area, artisan baked goods and liqueurs.
WEDNESDAY
- Marina Rubicón Market
9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Jewellery, souvenirs, wines, clothing, leather goods…
- Paseo artesanal de Costa Teguise
6.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Pueblo Marinero de Costa Teguise
Craft products.
THURSDAY
- Arrecife Market
9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Craft products.
FRIDAY
- Puerto del Carmen Market
9.00 am to 2.00 pm
El Varadero de Puerto del Carmen
Jewellery, craft products, souvenirs…
SATURDAY
- Marina Rubicón Market
9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Jewellery, souvenirs, wines, clothing, leather goods…
- Arrecife Tourist and Craft Market
9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Crafts and agricultural products.
SUNDAY
- Villa de Teguise Market
9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Villa de Teguise historic quarter
Clothing, traditional and international crafts, agricultural and cattle farming products, typical local gastronomy, souvenirs..
- Tinajo Agricultural Market
9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Mancha Blanca, near the Los Dolores Chapel
Crafts, agricultural and organic products.
Shopping centres
For those who love shopping in the comfort offered by shopping centres, Lanzarote also has an interesting range of shopping centres located in the main tourist areas of the island. Here we present two which share the same unique quality of being in the open air:
BIOSFERA PLAZA SHOPPING CENTRE
The Biosfera Plaza shopping centre is located in the tourist area of Puerto del Carmen. Its open-air design and infrastructure make it a pleasant space where you can shop in more than 50 shops, as well as enjoying the food and leisure options on offer. It has free parking, a bus stop and a taxi rank.
WebsiteEL PUEBLO – LAS COLORADAS SHOPPING CENTRE
Those who choose to stay in the southern tip of the island, in the tourist area of Playa Blanca, can enjoy a pleasant day out shopping in El Pueblo shopping centre, another large open-air shopping area with more than 30 shops and restaurants. It also has free parking, a bus stop and a taxi rank.
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