Altavista Street Market
The Altavista Market is one of the most beloved weekly events in the Altavista neighborhood of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands). Its stalls offer clothing, shoes, accessories, fruits, vegetables, and Canarian products, making the Altavista Market a regular destination for residents of the western part of the capital. Regulated by the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council under the street vending ordinance, the Altavista Market operates in the morning. Bathed in the constant light of the Atlantic and surrounded by nearby palm trees, the Altavista Market is a must-visit to experience the daily life of Gran Canaria’s markets.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
ltavista is a neighborhood in the western part of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria that developed during the second half of the 20th century as part of the capital’s residential expansion. In this context, the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria established the Altavista Market as a weekly local commercial service.
Regulated by successive municipal ordinances governing non-permanent street vending, the Altavista Market remains a weekly fixture on the capital’s market calendar. Its continued existence reinforces the role of street vending in the daily life of Gran Canaria’s neighborhoods.
How to Find the Market
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Who's in the market?
There are currently no vendors with valid authorization in this market.
Coming Soon
The list of vendors will appear here as soon as the first valid authorizations are granted.
A unique experience
Tradition and Experience
A historic market, organized by the City Council with all the necessary safeguards.
Wide variety
Dozens of street vendors selling local products, handicrafts, and more.
Unique Setting
Enjoy the town's atmosphere and get to know the local shopkeepers.
Easy access
Well-connected and with a parking area nearby.
How to Get There and Park
Parking, public transportation, and services near the market.
⏱ Estimated time: 60–120 min
Where can I park?
How do I get there by public transportation?
You can park at Private parking (4 min on foot, 317 m away) or take bus from Obispo Romo (Mercado de Altavista) (the stop is just a step away, 74 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Altavista Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Altavista Street Market market, located at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? To sell as a street vendor, you need a municipal street vending permit or license: this is issued by the town council, not the market itself, and typically requires that you be registered as a self-employed individual or a business, be in good standing with the tax authorities and Social Security, and have liability insurance that covers the stall.
Altavista Street Market is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria town council; please check it before submitting your application.
Applications are submitted to the town council, usually online or in person, and may be granted directly (if there are open stalls) or through a public call for stall applications with a waiting list when demand exceeds the number of available stalls. You can download the municipal ordinance on street vending from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
You can contact the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria town council at omic@laspalmasgc.es.
- Contact the town council's commerce or markets department
- Gather the necessary documentation: registration as a self-employed individual or business, proof of being up to date with the tax authorities and Social Security, and liability insurance
- Submit the application for a street vending permit (through the online portal or at the registry office)
- Pay the applicable municipal fee, if required by the town council
- Pick up your authorization and bring it with you on market day
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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Documents and Resources
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Altavista Street Market — street market in the municipality of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The “Altavista Street Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the province of Las Palmas (Canarias). Its stalls offer a variety of items, including “textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods,” all in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for locals and visitors alike. The municipality has 381,868 inhabitants.
Altavista Street Market opens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from Monday 07:00–14:00 · Tuesday 07:00–14:00 · Wednesday 07:00–14:00 · Thursday 07:00–14:00 · Friday 07:00–14:00 · Saturday 07:00–14:00.
The "Altavista Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Las Palmas, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Altavista Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Obispo Romo (Mercado de Altavista),” which is 74 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento privado is 317 meters away.
If the Altavista Street Market is too far away, or if you want to plan a route through several markets in the area, here are the closest street markets by geographical proximity:
- Agricultores de San Lorenzo Market (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 1.2 km
- Las Palmas Municipal Flea Market (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 1.2 km
- Minimercado Atlántico (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 1.3 km
- Vegueta Street Market (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 2.5 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Artesanía y Cultura de Vegueta Street Market · Puerto Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Escaleritas, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Altavista Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Altavista Street Market"? Altavista Street Market is located in the municipality of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the province of Las Palmas (Canarias).
What can you buy at the "Altavista Street Market"? At Altavista Street Market, you'll find textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods, among other typical items from street markets.
On which days is the "Altavista Street Market" open? Altavista Street Market opens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from Monday 07:00–14:00 · Tuesday 07:00–14:00 · Wednesday 07:00–14:00 · Thursday 07:00–14:00 · Friday 07:00–14:00 · Saturday 07:00–14:00.
What time does the "Altavista Street Market" open and close? Altavista Street Market is open from Monday 07:00–14:00 · Tuesday 07:00–14:00 · Wednesday 07:00–14:00 · Thursday 07:00–14:00 · Friday 07:00–14:00 · Saturday 07:00–14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Altavista Street Market" open today? Yes, the "Altavista Street Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 07:00 to 14:00.
Is the "Altavista Street Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Altavista Street Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 07:00 to 14:00.