Mercado Ntra. Señora de África
The Nuestra Señora de África market, known in the city as La Recova, is the reference municipal market of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It occupies a building of arcaded courtyards next to Avenida de San Sebastián and brings together stalls of fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, cheeses, flowers and island-made produce. It works both as the neighbourhood food hall and as a regular stop for anyone visiting the capital's centre.
La Recova is one of those places where a city explains itself. In its arcaded courtyards the neighbourhood's daily shopping crosses paths with the visitor's curiosity, and the offer runs from fish landed on the island to cheeses, mojos, pastries and flowers. The layout around open courtyards, with stalls set along the galleries, gives the whole a character that is instantly recognisable within Santa Cruz.
The market stands on Avenida de San Sebastián, a few minutes on foot from the old town and the Barranco de Santos, which makes it an easy stop while walking the capital. Alongside the food stalls, the building houses small shops and tasting points for local produce, and on set dates it hosts activities organised by the market itself.
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