Mercado Ntra. Señora de África

This market place, known as Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, dates from the early forties. It closes at two pm and is mostly busy during weekends. It is a very popular place, both for locals and tourists, to shop for daily fresh produce, artisan goods, and authentic Canarian delicacies. Besides the many stalls, you will also find a variety of bars and food counters. The fish food stalls at the lower level offer delicious dishes to enjoy with some wine. Depending on the catch of the day, you may opt for either of the many counters.

This is a place that you cannot miss. Very interesting, clean, cozy market in the center of Santa Cruz. There us a patking just below the Market. Products of high quality and the prices are on the same range.....high. If you want, you can have a lunch experience either zwith fresh fish and seafood or with Serrano ham.

Really a very visited place and full of people from very early, with a variety of jewelry products, jewelry and very wide food. Especially the very nice fruits, the seasonings with a spectacular smell and the meats looked very good. The old place but very cozy and clean and the super nice people.

If you are in port, this is a great place to see a little of everything the canaries offer. Great Gelato, coffee, artisans and a host of produce and other food.

We went twice, but it was a bit disappointing. The first time we went on a public holiday. The hotel reception said everything will be open in the capital, which was the opposite… But after reading the reviews and the history we went back on a weekday. After a 1,5 hrs bus ride we arrived at 11.15 hrs, and unfortunately most stands were closed or about to close. We wanted to see some plants and flowers. I think if everything is open the experience is different. And it might be a vibrant place. We bought an Argentinian empanada and some fruits. The empanada was okay. I personally like the Caribbean empanadas due to the spices they use. Don’t buy fruits from an Indian lady! She sold us the wrong products and misinformed us. She sells a lot of unripe produce which you can throw away, because it will not ripen. We bought 4 different fruits and all rotten or doesn’t ripe, even after several weeks. The market hall is pleasant to walk, with enough benches and a nice ambiance. But that’s the only positive experience I had.

Really fantastic market and absolutely worth a visit. We were on a cruise and only had a day in Tenerife and we were glad we visited. Beautiful historic building with food and produce stalls lining the perimeter, and a craft market in the central area. You can buy ready to eat treats, gourmet spices etc, and fresh produce & meat. You’ll find locals buying stuff so it’s a real market. Downstairs are a few more stalls, and also the fish market- and it’s amazing! It’s not huge but it’s lively and packed with fresh fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and more. Between the fish stalls are casual restaurant counters where you can eat freshly prepared seafood dishes, while watching the bustling market all around you. We found a space and enjoyed a seafood tapas lunch with delicious Spanish Albariño wine. Highly recommended!

I would like to give minor comment and feedback for this market. Here is having Africa goods also. And one lady is selling nice drawing of Africa. Highly recommend to buy it if people never go to Africa. It's very nice lady and products. Just my personal opinion. I like it, I like her kindness. I wanted to contribute her. Thank you read my silly personal opinion.

Such a hidden gem! We walked past this place about 3 times before we actually noticed it, but I'm so glad we went in! The staff were so friendly and accomodating and recommended wines and certain menu items. The jamon and cheese board was fantastic, and we also received a bread baskets with little personalised crackers. The wine was so lovely we ended up purchasing a bottle of it. It was such a lovely place, I would definitely recommend! You can also buy Jamon, cheese, and wine to take away. 100% recommend!