Our Lady Africa Street Market
The Our Lady Africa Street Market is a daily street market that is held in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) every day from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is set up in Patio de Oriente, Cuatro Torres. Its stalls mainly offer general goods, food, and fruit and vegetables.
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
l Mercadillo de Our Lady Africa forma parte de la red de venta no sedentaria que regula el Ayuntamiento de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, dentro de la venta ambulante de productos variados propia de este tipo de mercados en la Canarias. Se celebra todos los días en Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), como cita periódica del comercio de proximidad del municipio.
How to Find the Market
Address
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 Underground parking garage (just a step away, 28 m away) or take bus from Mercado Nuestra Señora de África (the stop is just a step away, 58 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
Calculated automatically based on market trends and the holiday calendar.
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Holidays are automatically excluded.
Nearby markets
Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Our Lady Africa Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Our Lady Africa Street Market market, located at Santa Cruz de Tenerife? 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.
Our Lady Africa Street Market is held on every day. The exact fee is set by the Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife (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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife town council at oaic@santacruzdetenerife.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
What do I need to set up a stall at the Our Lady Africa Street Market market?
How much is the fee for the stall?
Where and when do I apply for the permit?
Who should I contact at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife town council?
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Leave us your contact information, and we'll forward it to the town council so they can let you know how to get your stall.
Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Our Lady Africa Street Market — street market in the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The "Our Lady Africa Street Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canarias). Its stalls offer a variety of items, including “textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods,” in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for locals and visitors alike. The municipality has 211,957 inhabitants.
Our Lady Africa Street Market is open every day, from Monday 06:00–14:00 · Tuesday 06:00–14:00 · Wednesday 06:00–14:00 · Thursday 06:00–14:00 · Friday 06:00–14:00 · Saturday 06:00–14:00 · Sunday 06:00–14:00.
The "Our Lady Africa Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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 Our Lady Africa Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Mercado Nuestra Señora de África,” which is 58 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento subterráneo is 28 meters away.
If the Our Lady Africa 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:
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife Christmas Market (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) 29 m
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife Flea Market (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) 489 m
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife Gastro Street Market (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) 489 m
- Artesanía de Reyes de Santa Cruz de Tenerife Fair (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) 1.1 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · La Abejera Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Cuatro Torres, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Our Lady Africa Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Our Lady Africa Street Market"? Our Lady Africa Street Market is located in the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canarias).
What can you buy at the "Our Lady Africa Street Market"? At Our Lady Africa 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 "Our Lady Africa Street Market" open? Our Lady Africa Street Market is open every day, from Monday 06:00–14:00 · Tuesday 06:00–14:00 · Wednesday 06:00–14:00 · Thursday 06:00–14:00 · Friday 06:00–14:00 · Saturday 06:00–14:00 · Sunday 06:00–14:00.
What time does the "Our Lady Africa Street Market" open and close? Our Lady Africa Street Market is open from Monday 06:00–14:00 · Tuesday 06:00–14:00 · Wednesday 06:00–14:00 · Thursday 06:00–14:00 · Friday 06:00–14:00 · Saturday 06:00–14:00 · Sunday 06:00–14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Our Lady Africa Street Market" open today? Yes, the "Our Lady Africa Street Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 06:00 to 14:00.
Is the "Our Lady Africa Street Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Our Lady Africa Street Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 06:00 to 14:00.