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The Canary Islands are known for their beautiful craftsmanship and the quality of their gastronomic products, such as gofio, cheese, and wine. Thus, purchasing a traditional souvenir is the best way to take a piece of this rich culture with you.
One of the best options for buying local products is the fresh produce markets, such as La Recova, with its wide range of fresh products and typical regional foods. In addition to bazaars, you can also find specialized craft stores, such as the beautiful Casa de los Balcones, where artisans sell their lacework, basketry, and beautiful embroidery. On the other hand, for everyday shopping, Tenerife has shopping malls with hypermarkets and stores of major brands.
The La Recova market, in La Laguna, is one of the oldest and most emblematic markets in Tenerife. It is a traditional market where you will find stalls offering a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, meats, fresh fish, and seafood. There are also flowers, plants, clothing, and various products. In the evenings, the market offers recreational activities and tastings. If you want to delve into local culture, this is the perfect place to interact with vendors and experience the daily life of the people of Tenerife.
Calle del Castillo is one of the most important commercial areas of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It extends from the lively Plaza de Weyler to the popular Plaza de España, an area where you can also admire historic buildings such as the Casa de la Aduana or the Palacio de Carta. In this avenue, in addition to stores of major fashion brands, artisan boutiques, perfumeries, and bazaars with the best prices on electronic items, tobacco, and liquors, you will find numerous restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can relax and enjoy local cuisine.
La Milla de Oro, located on the border between Los Cristianos and Las Américas, is known as one of the main leisure centers with a wide variety of stores, restaurants, bars, and high-quality shows. In its fashion boutiques, you will find designer brands and exclusive items. In the evening, nothing beats enjoying a musical show at the Palacio de Congresos, an event hall with a very varied program for all audiences throughout the year.
The Centro Comercial Meridiano is a versatile space where you can shop for all kinds of items, as it has a hypermarket, fashion stores, beauty, sports, and much more. It also features dining areas and entertainment spaces for families, including game rooms, cinemas, and entertainment areas where special events are organized every day.
The Casa de los Balcones is undoubtedly a standout place for lovers of Canary Island crafts. This spectacular architectural gem houses the lacework workshop founded by Eladio Machado in 1932. During the visit, you can watch artisans perform traditional tasks such as lacework, basketry, and embroidery. Additionally, the house-museum has a shop where unique and authentic pieces from the artists themselves are sold.
This space is dedicated to the production, sale, and tasting of Canary Island wines, including the aromatic Malvasía (a rare native grape). During the visit, information is provided about the history of island wines, with a special focus on their importance and commercialization.
In the shop, you can purchase wines and other artisanal products such as mojos, liqueurs, jams, and natural cosmetics. All made from raw materials extracted from grapes. There are also introductory wine tasting courses, technical tastings, and workshops on artisanal mojos.
Lastly, Parque Santiago 6 is one of the most prominent shopping centers in southern Tenerife. It offers a wide range of fashion stores, shoe stores, accessories, beauty, home goods, and sports equipment. Additionally, it has services such as free Wi-Fi, tax-free shopping, and pet-friendly areas. Visitors can enjoy outdoor establishments, a playground, and a wide range of leisure and dining options.