Tenerife South Markets

Hey all
From reading through the forum it seems like most of you have been here for a long time. So I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice.
We want to start selling at the markets our Tshirts. So we have asked 1000 people (maybe a slight exageration ), anyways we have asked the LC market, Adeje market people and market sellers (not so keen to give much away though) on how to get a stall. We are in the process of setting up the legalities of autonomous but we want to start now not wait for the papers. They say we have 4 free. But then we hear we cant do LC or Adeje without doing some small markets first. Also we hear that most have been doing it illegal for years. Is there a trick here to get a stall? My wife lived in Vietnam and had business for 10 years so corruption money is normal for her. Is it that way here? I speak spanish so i am not missing any words from them but i just cant grasp the whole going on's. Any suggestions?
Thanks
M

We want to do Los Cris and El Medano so this will be interesting.

I don´t even go to the markets never mind know how to get a stall there. But I do remember reading this on another forum

>>>to have a market stall on the big markets Los Chris,El Medano,Del Douque ect, you need to be self employed legally and be paying into the system. Once all your paperwork is in order, you can visit the market traders office who will then issue you a card. To do all this, you will need your Residencia. Without this, you will not get on. <<<

A lady called Sharon who has Pets at Home has/had a stall. She is very nice so may be able to tell you this is the facebook page [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

On second thoughts it might be Cats Welfare which is [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

I will try and remember to ask Cru when I see her next I know she is a friend of Sharons.

I think Sharon is cats welfare but you got me confused now. Thanks M.

Interesting as we contacted the market directly and they said you can do 4 times without papers, that was LC. Then we heard from others that you can only do the small markets for the 4 times without papers not LC, Adeje etc. We have tried contacting the market office direct many times and they never ever pick up the phone (must have the same phone line as the foreign office in Santa Cruz )..Spoke to some of the office traders at Adeje and he was very rude didnt want to tell us much at all..Ahhhh another one of those 'hard basket' times. Thanks if anyone has any other info please let me know, I dont really want to lug 500 tshirts down to a market they refuse me in ... If I have any updates i will post you all. Cheers M

Go and check out medano may be a good place for your tshirts

Yeah, if you have any with surf-related stuff on, might do well there. Place is full of wind-surfers and boarders.

And nudists...



Suppose you gotta take the good with the bad in business...

Nude Board Surfers
Nude Bored Housewives

Yeah, theres a web site where you can compare markets you know.

Perfectspecimen wrote:Yeah, theres a web site where you can compare markets you know.

There is a t-shirt stall in the Alcala market. ( Can't remember what days it runs on ). I was going to say to ask the owner for advice, but you probably wouldn't get much help.

200 in los cris, all sell same t'shirts, got different then brilliant.

Ours are not brilliant there fantastico! No one has them in Tenerife. Took us 2 months to import them and hell with customs! But we got them, it was surely worth the hassle and already selling. Different they are! Maybe you should google us

M, Do some Polo shirts too, Bit more classy than T shirts,

The Treehouse, Chayofa often has small sales there is one on 3rd Feb and you can get a stall. Sorry threw the paper away with the phone number someone called Ruth has the info. But if you give Simon the owner a call he will tell you who to contact his number is 922 729 650 I think it is quite good because a lady I know Alice often goes up there, she sells, clothes, home-made bags etc.

Had a look at T'Shirts, very nice.
That is interesting Gypsy, glad you not mEntioned it to JAN.

I haven´t been to any, just know Alice does them from time to time and as she is a Yorkshire lass she wouldn´t waste her time if they were crap. I only found out this time because we went to the Quiz on Thursday and I saw it and thought of Cru. Gave her the details but don't think she is interested so threw the bit of paper away.

Good luck, hope you do well. I am trying to find a bit of info on best North markets

Best of luck Matt!

good luck

Hi Matt and of course TD take note

Going back to the Treehouse - they are running it 1st Saturday every month, and stalls are free. I didn´t know until walking the dog past there and a lady I know Sue was organising it, she does lots of markets now (flowers and sewing). It ran from 3 - 5 and everyone there seemed to do well. Spotted Alice as she was leaving and she had had a good day.

We will be away next month but will give it a try in April, so fingers crossed.

Do you all have a list of the markets

TENERIFE MARKETS

Los Cristianos Sunday Market (next to Arona Gran Hotel) – The biggest street market in the south of Tenerife starts 9am – 2.00pm. Stalls filled with leather goods, jewellery, ceramics, clothes, paintings, toys the list is as endless as the rows of traders.

Los Cristianos, A small market has opened up in the lower level next to Banesto Bank (opposite the Cultural Centre). Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2pm – 9pm usual clothes, jewellery, books.

Costa Adeje Market (Car park opposite CC El Duque, Avenida Bruselas) – Thursday and Saturday mornings clothes, cosmetics, accessories from Armani to Zanetti you´ll find labels galore, some real and some too good to be true 9am – 2.pm

Los Abrigos Market (Square by the harbour), Tenerife’s only night market which runs from 7pm – 9pm every Tuesday. Clothes, leather goods, bric-a-brac, CDs, jewellery and lots more.

El Médano (Plaza de Principe) – On Saturday mornings you will find Neo-hippies and cool dudes selling handmade jewellery, clothing, African artefacts and all things Bohemian.

Guaza Sunday Market (behind petrol station) – Second hand books, clothes, CDs, DVD’s and videos.

Alcala – The regular Monday morning market has clothing, crafts, costume jewellery, hardware, leather goods, toys and gardening supplies. It’s a lovely little market with lots of local produce and it takes place right in the heart of the village in Plaza del Pueblo.

Playa de San Juan - you will find fruits, vegetables, pastries and quality craftsmanship. Wednesdays 8.00-13.00 Church Square.

The Mercado Nuestra Senora de Africa (African Market) Santa Cruz is a bazaar of over 300 stalls selling fresh local produce. It is a short walk from the bus station close to the pink clock tower, get there as early as possible for the best buys. Daily from 6am – 2pm

Santa Cruz Rastro (by the African Market) – From African drums to Zinnia plants browse the hundreds of stalls in air perfumed with patchouli oil and hot dogs. Not so much a market as a retail experience. Sunday 9am – 1.30pm

Candelaria (Opposite tourist info. office) Av. De Constitucion, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 8am – 9pm, replacing the one in shopping plaza Punta Larga

Cultural Center of Guía de Isora - where you can find quality products at the best prices Saturday 8.00 – 13.00



FARMERS MARKETS IN TENERIFE

Rural Market on first Sunday of the month will take place at The Commercial Centre El Mirador where you can purchase, wines, pastries, honeys and jams in an environment that recreates the traditional architecture of the island.

Adeje (Beside Makro on Calle Archara, Barranco de la Torres, Adeje) Saturday and Sunday from 8am – 2pm. Shop like the locals. Stock up on fruit, veg, cheeses and wines and whatever else the local farmers bring to market that day.

Arico, Calle Benitez de Lijo, Sunday 8am – 1pm

Candelaria (Opposite the tourist info. office) Av. De Constitucion Wednesday 5pm - 9pm

El Medano and Granadilla - Thursday at the Square of Granadilla, and Tuesdays in the Plaza of El Medano from 8:00 to 14:00.

El Rosario Plaza del Ayuntamiento Saturday & Sunday 8am – 4pm

El Sauzal Calle Constitución, Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 1pm & 5pm – 7.30pm; Friday 8.30am – 1.30pm & 4.30pm – 7.30pm; Saturday & Sunday 8am – 2pm

Güímar Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Saturday 8am – 1pm

Guia de Isora (Main Square) - Take your pick of fresh fruit and vegetables galore, homemade cakes and handmade crafts and trinkets Saturday 9am – 1pm.

Las Chafiras (next to Bomberos) - Saturday, Sunday 8am – 2pm and Wednesday afternoons from 1.30pm. Excellent selection of fresh produce and home-made crafts there is also a coffee shop and children’s play area close to the site.

La Guancha between Puerto de la Cruz & Icod Saturday & Sunday 8am - 3pm

La Laguna Plaza San Francisco, Saturday 7am - 3pm daily & 5pm - 8pm on Thursday. This is one of Tenerife’s big big markets.

La Matanza TF217 Saturday & Sunday from 8am - 3pm Another big, buzzing market that has handicrafts and books as well as fresh food.

La Orotava Calle Educadora Lucía Mesa Saturday from 8am - 1pm

Puerto de la Cruz (Avenida Blas Perez Gonzalez First floor of the Mercado Municipal, part of the shopping centre) Daily except Sundays 9am – 2pm. There’s usually plenty of parking in the underground, except Saturdays when they also have a Flea Market. A mix of new and second-hand goods, books, clothes and ornaments.

Santa Cruz - Nuestra Señora de Africa Avenida San Sebastián 300 stalls ensure you will find lots more than fruit and veg. Daily from 6am – 3pm.

San Isidro (just off motorway junction) Saturday & Sunday from 8am - 2pm get here early to find a parking spot as this is very popular.

San Miguel de Abona Poligono Industrial Las Chafiras Wednesday 4pm – 8pm Saturday & Sunday 8am to 2pm.

Santiago del Teide Town centre Saturday & Sunday 8am – 3pm.

Tegueste Behind the petrol station on the road leading from Tegueste to La Laguna. Saturday & Sunday 8.30am – 2pm. A mix of handicrafts, food and wine stalls.

Tacoronte one of the most bustling farmers’ markets in Tenerife. Over 125 stalls sell local produce of a much higher quality than found in the large supermarkets. Open 8am - 2:30pm Saturday and Sunday.

Just been invited to this and thought about you guys who are wanting to sell things maybe you look this lady up on Facebook and contact her about a stall.

Nice one M.