02-03-2020

Best shopping areas and markets in Lanzarote

Depending on the touristic area where you stay, you have, among others, the following options:

Arrecife: Calle León y Castillo also known as Calle Real or Calle Mayor
Playa Honda: Deiland Shopping Centre, one of the most visited in Lanzarote
Puerto del Carmen: Biosfera Shopping Centre, an open-air shopping centre.
Puerto Calero: With a promenade parallel to the marina with exclusive boutiques
Playa Blanca: Limones street, a pedestrian avenue with lots of shops

In all these areas, you will find some shops with typical Canarian products but most of them are shops that you can find in any European city.

If you want to go shopping in a different way and at the same time have fun, take the opportunity to visit the most southern town of Lanzarote (Playa Blanca and its Marina Rubicón) or the old capital of Lanzarote (Teguise) in the north of the island, we recommend you to book one of the excursions specially scheduled to visit the two most famous markets on the island of Lanzarote.

The best excursions to visit the markets of Lanzarote and go shopping are:

Playa Blanca, in southern Lanzarote, is a charming fishing village. On our excursion to Playa Blanca Market you can enjoy not only the handicraft stalls and products made by hand with fabrics, leather and clay, but you can also try the delicious Canarian cuisine with typical dishes such as wrinkled potatoes with mojo, cheeses and the star product of the island: the wines of Lanzarote with Denomination of Origin.

Playa Blanca Market takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the maritime avenue of the modern marina of Marina Rubicón, in the most southern town of Lanzarote with two hours of free time. You can also enjoy Canarian Folklore and its colorful clothes. Afterwards we take you to the fishing village of Playa Blanca, where in your free time (approximately 2 hours) you can walk along its commercial streets (Calle Limones), have a coffee or some tapas on the promenade, take a bath on its golden sand beach with views over the north of Fuerteventura. Without a doubt, a great way to enjoy this half-day shopping excursion at Playa Blanca Market!

On the other hand, if you want to get to know the old capital of Lanzarote, Teguise, and take the opportunity to go shopping at the biggest market in Lanzarote and probably in the Canary Islands, the best excursion is Teguise Market Excursion. This guided excursion to Teguise market in the north of the island takes place every Sunday. If you wish, you can complete this half-day shopping excursion with a visit to César Manrique Foundation: a 2-in-1 excursion to see one of the best street markets on Lanzarote and the work of the brilliant Lanzarote artist, César Manrique.

In Teguise, a walk through its narrow streets full of history is one of the attractions of this excursion. Teguise is a town with colonial style streets that transport you to the past when you walk through its streets and houses, while you enjoy your shopping in the typical stalls of crafts and Canarian cuisine. Make a tasting of goat cheese (world famous), Indian tunos, aloe vera (typical plant with multiple properties) and mojo picón, among many other products. Continue the excursion through Teguise Market, to the rhythm of Canarian folklore: enjoy the typical Lanzarote dances and their colourful costumes. Join the party if you wish!

Finally, don't forget to get lost in the streets of Teguise to enjoy the history of the town. In addition, its centenary houses take on another life on Sundays, becoming art galleries, wine cellars, museums and restaurants where you can learn about the history and culture of Canary Islands.

If you want to complete your excursion to Teguise Market with a visit to César Manrique Foundation: the house - workshop of the Lanzarote artist who left his mark all over the island with works such as Los Jameos del Agua, Mirador del Río or Foundation itself. Here you can get to know the volcanic nature of Lanzarote, as well as the most famous works of César Manrique all over the island of Lanzarote.

Enjoy a half day excursion to one of the most famous markets of Lanzarote in Teguise and add a perfect end to this tour by visiting César Manrique Foundation!

Without a doubt, if you come to Lanzarote on your holiday and are looking for a fun and different shopping day, the traditional markets are the best option, either with: