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Playa de la Arena Markets

Markets in Tenerife provide the ideal place to purchase some original Canarian products. In these picturesque, colourful and multi-ethnologic places you'll find nearly everything, from basic food produce to the ultimate fashion trend, all in a familiar relaxed atmosphere.

Most markets on the island are held in the morning from around 8:00 to 14:00, so you'll need to get there early and be prepared to haggle like a professional to secure the best bargains.

Regular street markets are held every Thursday and Saturday morning opposite the Centro Commercial El Duque in the Torviscas district of the nearby resort of Costa Adeje.

Every person entering the market does have to run the gauntlet of innumerable timeshare touts attempting to lure you to their development with offers of free car hire, free holidays or even cash rewards. Just smile, keep walking, and say no, and they'll soon move on to the next likely candidate.

Once inside the market it usually takes around 1.1/2 to 2 hours to see everything. A couple of words of advice, do not start to negotiate if you have no intention of buying, but do not be afraid to say no and walk away if the prices do not fall to a level that you are prepared to pay for an item. Common sense we know, but still easy to forget.

Also every Monday morning throughout the year, the nearby village of Alcala hold a small street market around the Plaza del Llano, offering a selection of locally produced fruit, vegetables and crafts, along with a selection of other Canarian products including flowers and clothes etc.

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