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Merca Lifeng

Merca Lifeng is a discount shop by Las Marañuelas Beach in Arguineguin, underneath Bankia and BBVA banks. The shop has ramp access for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Merca Lifeng Arguineguin Discount Shop Gran Canaria
Merca Lifeng Discount Shop in Arguineguin Gran Canaria

They sell a bit of everything, as many of the discount shops in Gran Canaria do. Merca Lifeng is great for stationery, office supplies, carnival costumes and home decor. It’s a huge shop and sells all kinds from 49 cents!

They have just about everything you could need. Clothing, jewellery, makeup, luggage and home decor. There is a stationary aisle, with a good variety of paper, pens and materials.

A huge bag of thick tea lights cost about 6€ and things like phone cases and mouse pads are only a couple of euros.

Opening Hours: Everyday 09:30h – 21:30h
Address: Calle Miguel Marrero Rodriguez 53, Arguineguin, Gran Canaria, Spain
Telephone: +34 928 15 16 20

Happy Shopping

If you like shopping in Gran Canaria or in general, then you will love Happy Shopping in Arguineguin. Formerly a Spar supermarket, Happy Shopping is a discount store that sells almost everything that you could need from clothing to DIY and paint supplies.

Happy Shopping Arguineguin

Happy Shopping Discount Store Arguineguin

Sunglasses are cheaply priced near the entrance and the left hand side of the shop is dedicated to shoes and clothing. Handy if you are on holiday and need a few extra bikinis or a nice new pair of sandals. If you are looking for carnival costumes, Halloween or Christmas decorations including candles or tree lights Happy Shopping are usually very well stocked ready for the occasion.

Service with a smile as the resident cat keeps an eye on the counter!

Cat at Cash Register

Service with a smile from the Happy Shopping cat

There are also frames, stationary, silk flowers, hair accessories and makeup and shelves and shelves of nail polish in every colour for 1€. Happy Shopping also sells pet accessories such as brushes, collars, bowls, chews and beds. It’s open on Sundays and is quickly becoming one of my favourite ‘go to’ shops.

You may remember it as the old León Spar supermercado, here’s a photo of how it used to look.

Leon Spar Supermercado Arguineguin

Leon Spar Supermercado Arguineguin

Happy Shopping has the essentials you may need if you are going to be living in Arguineguin long term or for the season. It’s easy to find kitchen decor like baskets and cups, bathroom items such as shower curtains, mops and toilet brushes.

If you are looking for luggage, they have some great quality hard shell suitcases including cabin friendly sizes.

Opening Hours: Everyday 09:00 – 21:00h

Markets

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 Gran Canaria

Arguineguin Market

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.

Ancora Center Market Arguineguin

Ancora Center Market

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.

Second Hand Market Arguineguin

Second Hand Market Arguineguin

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.

Tapas Street Market Arguineguin

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.

ABC Fruteria y Panaderia Minimarket

ABC Fruteria y Panaderia Minimarket is closed for business please click here for more shops in Arguineguin.

ABC Frutería y Panadería is a minimarket and bakery in the heart of Arguineguin’s, Ancora Shopping Center. Every day they provide fresh fruit and vegetables from the Canary Islands and Spain.

ABC Fruteria Panaderia Arguineguin Gran Canaria

Here you will also find the best wines and spirits, Canarian jams & honey, spices, sauces, every product that you need to compliment a delicious meal at home.

Each morning they have fresh bread, homemade pastries and lovely sweet treats in the shop.

Arguineguin Fruit and Veg Shop Gran Canaria

ABC Frutería are open every day from 08:30h – 19:00h and their friendly staff are ready with fresh seasonal and non seasonal produce.

Contact ABC Frutería y Panadería:
Address: Avda. Francisco Navarro 1, Ancora Shopping Center, Local 101, 35120 Arguineguin
Telephone: +34 633 359 765 or +34 672 627 366

Spar Arguineguin

There are three Spar supermarkets in Arguineguin. They are situated conveniently throughout the village for your various shopping needs.

Spar Arguineguin Gran Canaria

The main Spar offers two floors of groceries, baked goods, butchers, fishmongers and home necessities such as cleaning products and pet food. It is located on the Carretera General (the main road that goes through Arguineguin) and has parking situated at the back by the Centro de Salud. This supermarket tends to get very busy, especially of a weekend and holidays but does have plenty to offer including home delivery. Throughout the year they organise promotions and fiestas.

Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 08:00-22:00
Sundays and Fiestas: 08:00-15:00
Telephone: (0034) 928 943 636

Spar Express Arguineguin

Spar Express opened on 22nd April 2016, it’s the smallest of the three and is located right next to Playa de las Marañuelas on Calle Miguel Marrero. Due to the location by the beach, their focus is on convenience products, which is great for your holiday in Arguineguin.

Spar Express Arguineguin Gran Canaria

There is takeaway food such as Canarian potatoes, salads and sandwiches. The salad trays are great to reuse at home! They also cut up fresh fruit and pack them into takeaway cups which are the perfect beach snack. There is also a small bakery with fresh bread and sweet desserts. This Spar has an outdoor seating area where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and cake. Make sure you try some of the homemade ‘Dolce Amor’ ice creams, they have plenty to choose from including vegan and lactose free ice cream.

Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday 08:00 – 22:00

Spar Natural Arguineguin

The newest branch is Spar Natural is a whole foods style supermarket which offers a selection of Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free and Gluten Free foods.

Spar Natural Arguineguin Gran Canaria

This is really good news for those who have special dietary requirements or enjoy eating healthy. Supermarkets in Gran Canaria do generally have a pleasing variety of sin gluten (gluten free) and sin lactosa (lactose free) food but this shop is going to make that choice easier. It’s located on the corner of Calle Miguel Marrero (it was previously a real estate office).

Spar Natural Arguineguin Gran Canaria

They have a guide with symbols to translate the meanings such as gluten free, which is sin gluten (sin meaning without in Spanish).

Spar Natural Arguineguin Food Guide

Admin’s note: ‘Sin lactosa’ actually means ‘Lactose free’ and not dairy free as they have on their signs.

Opening Hours:
Spar Natural have announced their grand opening date as Monday 9th January (more details to follow)
Telephone: (0034) 616 576 285

Which supermarket do you shop at when in Arguineguin? Let us know in the comments below.

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