Mercadillo/Rastro Puerto de la Cruz brings together the everyday character of a traditional market with the unpredictable appeal of a flea market. Set on the Carretera General Puerto Cruz–Arenas, it is a relaxed place for browsing rather than rushing. The layout combines stalls within the market building and additional stands upstairs, creating an easy circuit for anyone who enjoys lingering over unexpected finds. Its strongest feature is that dual identity: practical food shopping sits alongside second-hand treasures, vintage pieces and handmade creations. It feels local, informal and pleasantly varied.
The selection rewards curiosity. Clothing is a major part of the rastro, particularly on Saturdays, when the range appears at its fullest and bargain hunters can spend time looking through rails and tables. There are also old objects, discontinued items, decorative vintage pieces, jewellery, costume jewellery and the occasional item showing its age in an appealingly imperfect way. Some stalls feature creations by artisans, while the island’s international community contributes to an eclectic assortment of antiques and household curiosities. Beyond the flea-market side, the covered market adds fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat and other food shopping to the visit. Shoppers can also look for Canarian pantry staples such as mojo, making it useful for taking a taste of Tenerife home.
The atmosphere is one of its best reasons to go. Vendors are generally approachable, and the market has the unhurried social rhythm that makes a casual wander feel worthwhile. It is clean and comfortable to navigate, with stairs, lifts and well-kept services helping make the different levels accessible. A café-style pause is part of the experience: visitors can sit down for a coffee, a sandwich or a beer before returning to the stalls. On some days, live music from a nearby performer adds another small layer of character. Not every stand will suit every taste, but patience is central to the pleasure here.
Mercadillo/Rastro Puerto de la Cruz takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with Saturday usually offering the broadest clothing selection. It is best approached without a rigid shopping list, especially if the aim is to uncover affordable garments, a decorative oddity or a genuinely useful vintage find. Bring cash where possible, as an on-site cash machine may not be available. Combine the rastro with a food shop, a snack or a drink, and it becomes more than a quick errand. For visitors and residents alike, it offers an easygoing slice of Puerto de la Cruz life.
Contact information
| 📍 Address | Ctra. General Puerto Cruz - Arenas, 5A, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España |
| ⭐ Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.0/5 (241 reviews) |
Opening hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday8am–2pm
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- Saturday8am–2pm
- SundayClosed
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Customer reviews
💬 What customers say: Customers value the wide range of affordable second-hand, vintage, artisan and collectible items, alongside fresh local produce, food stalls and pleasant places for breakfast or snacks. Reviews also praise the lively, colourful atmosphere and friendly vendors; no specific criticisms were mentioned.
Nieves Correa ★★★★ · 👍 4 2023-08-01
Puedes encontrar joyería, bisutería, objetos decorativos vintage procedentes de extranjeros afincados en la isla ( alemanes, austriacos, holandeses,italianos... curiosos, antigüedades, ropa de segunda mano... Al estar dentro del mercado, haces la compra de productos frescos o tomas un buen desayuno
X man Enigma ★★★★★ · 👍 3 2022-08-01
¡¡¡Hacía tiempo que no estaba en un mercadillo de estas características, y me ha encantado!!! Soy muy de mercadillos y vengo de la península. En primer lugar decir que el mercadillo está en la planta baja, dentro del centro comercial y en la planta alta. Los puestos tienen mucha variedad y muy bueno
Uriel de Víctor y Josefa ★★★★★ · 👍 1 2025-08-01
Buen ambiente y buen rollo. La gente del rastro, de los puestos que visitamos del 10; amables, simpáticos y muy agradecidos.Puedes encontrar variedad de segunda mano y artículos interesantes, así como profesionales artesanos, que venden sus creaciones únicas.100% recomendado para ir sólo o en famili
Reyes Ferrer Farrais ★★★★★ · 👍 1 2024-08-01
Muy bonito sus tiendas super y los típicos puestos para vender ropa etc me encanto .
Jose Martín Torres ★★★★★ · 👍 1 2024-08-01
Muy bien cositas variadas y a todos los precios.. ideal para dar un paseo y entretener la vista
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Mercadillo/Rastro Puerto de la Cruz serves Puerto de la Cruz and also covers La Orotava, Los Realejos, Santa Úrsula, La Guancha, Icod de los Vinos.
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