Mercadillo de Teguise
The Teguise market, known locally as the Mercadillo de La Villa, fills the historic centre of the Villa de Teguise on Lanzarote. It began in March 1985, when a handful of vendors set up small stalls in those streets, and the town council now counts more than 500. Crafts of every kind are on offer, from ceramics and basketry to leather goods, alongside local products such as cheeses, wines and items made from cactus and aloe.
The Teguise market, known as the Mercadillo de La Villa, sets up in the historic centre of the Villa de Teguise on Lanzarote, where the quiet of the streets and squares gives way to the bustle of countless stalls and craftspeople. It began in March 1985, when several vendors decided to set up small stalls in the old town, and it turned 40 in 2025.
According to Teguise town council, it now brings together more than 500 stalls and is one of the most sought-after tourist attractions on Lanzarote. Crafts of every kind are on sale, including ceramics, basketry and leather goods, along with natural and local products such as cheeses, wines and goods made from cactus and aloe. Many artists also sell their work here.
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