Los Cristianos Street Market
The Los Cristianos Market is one of the most popular tourist markets in Tenerife (Canary Islands), held in the town of Los Cristianos, in the municipality of Arona. Its stalls occupy a large area, offering clothing, shoes, accessories, souvenirs, Canarian handicrafts, and fresh produce. The Los Cristianos Market is a regular destination for thousands of tourists and foreign residents in southern Tenerife. Regulated by the Arona City Council under the street vending ordinance, the Los Cristianos Market operates in the mornings. With the Atlantic Ocean just a stone’s throw away, palm trees lining the boardwalk, and the warm climate of southern Tenerife, the Los Cristianos Market is a must-see to experience the commercial essence of international tourism in the Canary Islands.
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
os Cristianos, in the municipality of Arona, was a small fishing village in southern Tenerife until the 1960s and 1970s, when it became one of the major tourist destinations in the Canary Islands. With the growth of tourism, the Arona City Council established large weekly markets, including the Los Cristianos Market.
Successive municipal ordinances have reorganized the Los Cristianos Market, which is now one of the largest tourist markets in the Canary Islands. Its continued existence illustrates the importance of international tourism in the commercial life of southern Tenerife.
How to Find the Market
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 Public parking (just a step away, 67 m away) or take bus from Gonzalez de Yerro (the stop is 2 min on foot, 124 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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Nearby markets
Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Los Cristianos Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Los Cristianos Street Market market, located at Arona? 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.
Los Cristianos Street Market is held on Tuesdays and Sundays. The exact fee is set by the Arona 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 contact the Arona town council at portalweb@arona.org.
- 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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Where and when do I apply for the permit?
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Los Cristianos Street Market — street market in the municipality of Arona
The “Los Cristianos Street Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Arona, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (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 87,793 inhabitants.
Los Cristianos Street Market opens on Tuesdays and Sundays, from Tuesday 09:00–15:00 · Sunday 09:00–15:00.
The "Los Cristianos Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Arona for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Los Cristianos Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Gonzalez de Yerro,” which is 124 meters away.
If the Los Cristianos 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 Arona Market (Arona)
- Guaza Flea Market (Arona)
- Agricultor del Valle de San Lorenzo Market (Arona) 2.3 km
- Tenerife - por Mercados del Atlántico Street Market (Adeje) 5.3 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Pescado de Arona Market.
Los Cristianos Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Los Cristianos Street Market"? Los Cristianos Street Market is located in the municipality of Arona, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canarias).
What can you buy at the "Los Cristianos Street Market"? At Los Cristianos 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 "Los Cristianos Street Market" open? Los Cristianos Street Market opens on Tuesdays and Sundays, from Tuesday 09:00–15:00 · Sunday 09:00–15:00.
What time does the "Los Cristianos Street Market" open and close? Los Cristianos Street Market is open from Tuesday 09:00–15:00 · Sunday 09:00–15:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Los Cristianos Street Market" open today? Yes, the "Los Cristianos Street Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 15:00.
Is the "Los Cristianos Street Market" open tomorrow? No, Los Cristianos Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Los Cristianos Street Market—when is it open next? Los Cristianos Street Market is once again hosting Sunday 11 October 2026 (5 days from now). The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 15:00.