Santa Cruz & La Laguna · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África
Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s main traditional market, founded in the 1940s and home to more than 200 traders selling fresh produce, food and local products.
- Santa Cruz’s principal traditional market
- More than 200 traders
- Strong focus on fresh food and local products
Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África is one of the best places in Santa Cruz to see the everyday food culture of Tenerife. Founded in the 1940s, it remains the capital’s principal traditional market and combines long-established stalls with a modern commercial area.
More than 200 traders operate in and around the market, with fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, cheeses and other local products among the main draws. It is a practical stop for travellers who want to understand the island through ingredients rather than only through landmarks.
Good to know
Go earlier in the day for the broadest traditional market experience. Individual stalls and food businesses can keep different hours, so check current information if visiting for a specific vendor.
Frequently asked questions
- It is Santa Cruz’s main traditional market, with a large number of traders selling fresh produce, food and other goods.
