Shopping and Markets
No vacation is complete without shopping. People with a penchant for shopping sprees should keep in mind the boutiques and shops in Gran Canaria give tourists the opportunity to buy duty-free products, which turns the island into a huge duty-free center. The price of all products sold on the island is also exempt from VAT (4.5 to 5% for electronics).
People who choose Gran Canaria as vacation destination will find the island is replete with modern shopping centers, famed designers’ boutiques, as well as shops owned by locals from where tourists can purchase souvenirs for their dear ones. The most appreciated souvenirs in Gran Canaria refer to baskets made of banana tree leaves, straw hats, earthenware and ticking work.
As a rule, shops open around 10am and close around 8pm, but most of them have a 1 to 2-hour break at lunch. Most shops are, again, closed on Sundays.
In the north area
Much of the shopping opportunities in the north area are clustered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Thus, Calle Triana, a street located in the very heart of the city, is the main thoroughfare in terms of shopping thrills in Las Palmas. Crossing the old neighborhood of Triana, the street has grown along with the city and at present, tourists can find here all sorts of products, ranging from clothing, sportswear to souvenirs. In addition, Calle Triana is a hub of pastimes for the young, leisure yielded by the cinemas and bars clustered around this street. Tourists should also look up the opportunities stretching along Mesa y Lopez, which is a genuine backbone of major Spanish brand name shops.
Telde too occasions excellent shopping sprees, but for a comprehensive understanding of this activity in north Gran Canaria, tourists should have a wider approach.
The markets in the north area, as well as the markets located in the center of the island, focus chiefly on traditional products. Such products range from foodstuffs (cheeses and confectionery) to craftsmanship items. Clothing and similar mainstream items can also be spotted at such markets.
Alcampo
- Name:
- Alcampo
- Address:
- Autovia GC1, km. 8, La Mareta, 35212, Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 134 000
- Website:
- www.alcampo.es
- Opening hours:
- daily: 9am to 10pm
Centro Comercial 7 Palmas
- Name:
- Centro Comercial 7 Palmas
- Address:
- 44, Avda. Pintor Felo Monzon, 35019, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 424 168
- Fax:
- 0034 928 424 128
- Email:
- info@7palmascc.com
- Website:
- www.centrocomercial7palmas.com
- Opening hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 10am to 10pm
Las Arenas
- Name:
- Las Arenas
- Address:
- Carretera El Rincon, 35010, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 277 008
- Email:
- atencionalcliente@cclasarenas.com / atencioncliente@cclasarenas.com
- Website:
- www.cclasarenas.com
El Corte Ingles
- Name:
- El Corte Ingles
- Address:
- 18, Avda. Jose Mesa y Lopez, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 263 000
- Fax:
- 0034 928 276 814
- Website:
- www.elcorteingles.es
El Corte Ingles
- Name:
- El Corte Ingles
- Address:
- Avda. Pintor Felo Monzon, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 423 000
- Fax:
- 0034 928 422 055
- Website:
- www.elcorteingles.es
Leroy Merlin
- Name:
- Leroy Merlin
- Address:
- Parque Comercial La Mareta, Autovia GC1, km 8, 35214, Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 707 600
- Fax:
- 0034 928 706 616
- Website:
- www.leroymerlin.es
Makro
- Name:
- Makro
- Address:
- Autopista GC1, km 8, 35200, Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 703 770
- Fax:
- 0034 928 703 761
- Email:
- atencion.clientes21@makro.es
- Website:
- www.makro.es
- Opening hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 9am to 9pm
Las Terrazas
- Name:
- Las Terrazas
- Address:
- Parque Jinamar, 35212, Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 706 328
- Website:
- www.centrocomerciallasterrazas.es
Mercado de Vegueta
- Name:
- Mercado de Vegueta
- Address:
- 1, Calle Mendizabal, 35001, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 334 129
- Fax:
- 0034 928 311 309
- Website:
- www.mercadovegueta.com
In the south area
Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles, San Augustin, Meloneras and Puerto Rico concentrate the highest density of shopping opportunities in south Gran Canaria. The products sold by the shops clustered in and around these centers are fairly miscellaneous, ranging from perfumes and cosmetics to electronics, sportswear and foodstuffs. The markets held in this part of the island focus on souvenir and gift trade, which is always nice to envisage by people who want to carry a piece of Gran Canaria with them after leaving the island.
Centro Comercial de la Playa de Amadores
- Name:
- Centro Comercial de la Playa de Amadores
- Address:
- Playa Amadores, Puerto Rico, 35138, Mogan, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 153 116
- Fax:
- 0034 928 562 266
- Email:
- ccamadores@gmail.com
- Website:
- www.ccplayadeamadores.com
Centro Comercial Kasbah
- Name:
- Centro Comercial Kasbah
- Address:
- Avda, de Tenerife, Playa del Ingles, 35100, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 762 238
Centro Comercial Anexo
- Name:
- Centro Comercial Anexo
- Address:
- Paseo Maritimo, Playa del Ingles, 35100, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain
Centro Comercial Faro 2
- Name:
- Centro Comercial Faro 2
- Address:
- Campo International, Maspalomas, 35100, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 769 197
- Fax:
- 0034 928 768 877
Centro Comercial Metro
- Name:
- Centro Comercial Metro
- Address:
- 43, C. Arce, Pol. Ind. Arinaga, 35119, Aguimes, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 121 270
- Fax:
- 0034 928 121 273
- Website:
- www.cashbroker.net
- Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7am to 3 pm
Centro Comercial Yumbo
- Name:
- Centro Comercial Yumbo
- Address:
- 54, Avda. Estados Unidos, Playa del Ingles, 35100, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 766 768
- Opening hours:
- 10am to 8pm
Centro Comercial Tropical
- Name:
- Centro Comercial Tropical
- Address:
- 1, Calle Madrid, Playa del Ingles, 35100, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 773 514
Centro Comercial Atlantico
- Name:
- Centro Comercial Atlantico
- Address:
- C. Adargoma, Vecindario, 35110, Santa Lucia de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain
Centro Comercial Puerto Rico
- Name:
- Centro Comercial Puerto Rico
- Address:
- Avda. Tomas Roca Bosch, Puerto Rico, 35130, Mogan, Garn Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 560 732
Centro Comercial Cita
- Name:
- Centro Comercial Cita
- Address:
- Avda. Francia, Playa del Ingles, 35100, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 762 843
- Fax:
- 0034 928 762 843