It may surprise you that there is more than one market in Arguineguin, which is great if you are looking for a bargain, local produce or handcrafts. Markets tend to start from 8-9am and are packing up by 1-2pm so make sure to arrive early.

Arguineguin Market – Every Tuesday

The main Arguineguin market is on every Tuesday throughout the year. It is held at the Plaza Negra and you can pick up local produce, flowers clothing and handcrafts from the many market stalls. This is the perfect time to have a nice walk around the village, enjoy an ice cream at nearby Palacio del Sabor or Spar Express and take in the sights.

Ancora Center Market – Every Thursday

The Thursday market is a small market around the Ancora Center where you can purchase strawberries, bras, bags and clothing. Sometimes there are only a few stalls so it doesn’t really attract the crowds but it’s worth a look if you are walking past.

Flea Market – Saturday

Every Saturday in the Plaza Negra you can find the flea market or second hand market of Arguineguin. You never know what you may find here, as there is always something different.

Special Markets

Avocado Fair
Next one: Sunday 2nd December 2018 10am

Ever been to a fiesta for an avocado? Now is your chance in the 4th edition of the Feria del Aguacate.

With 20 hectares of avocado grown in the municipio of Mogán alone, it’s no surprise that local farmers want to show them off! You can even purchase an avocado tree if you want your own private supply.

The Ayuntamiento de Mogán host a yearly Avocado Fair at Plaza Perez Galdos, Arguineguin’s church square. In previous years, over 6,000 kilos of avocados have sold out within just hours. They taste amazing with a sprinkle of rock salt or in a salad, you can even use them as a vegan butter alternative when baking!

It’s a popular event with locals and tourists alike, with the best of the local crops and produce including mango, cheeses, craft beer, wines and marmalades. This year there will be live music from Parranda El Mejunje.

Here are some tips when buying avocado (aguacate in Spanish) if you want to eat it that same day, ask for an avocado for that day, stall holders will know which ones are ready to eat and which ones can wait a few days in the fruit bowl. Try wrapping avocados in newspaper to ripen them up.

Also once you have cut into your avocado, if you intend on eating more later on in the day, keep the nut in the middle and keep it in the fridge. The nut is supposed to stop the fruit from browning and it will be nice and cold for you to eat.

Christmas Market

To be confirmed.

Tapas Street Market

Next event to be confirmed.

In Winter 2014 Arguineguin held their first ever ‘Tapas Street Market‘, it proved a great success with more than 2,000 in attendance so the the Town Hall held another two events early in 2015.

The beach road next to Playa de las Marañuelas fills with stalls of local participating bars and restaurants. A chance to get a real taste of Gran Canaria and sample some great food and maybe a cheeky wine or two.

With live music and entertainment, it’s a night of fun for all ages, residents and tourists enjoying their holidays in the south of Gran Canaria. Tapas, wine and good weather, what more do you need?

Dates for the next edition of Tapas Street Market have yet to be announced, and it’s uncertain if there will be more of these in the future. Stay tuned for any details.