Shopping in Tenerife: Supermarkets, Markets, Malls and PRO Tips
2026. november 11., szerda, 08:00
Where should you shop in Tenerife? In this guide we go through the island's supermarket chains from HiperDino to Mercadona, show you the best markets, a proper butcher, the fish market and the flea market, tell you where to buy alcohol and cigarettes at the best prices and which shopping centers are worth a visit, and reveal where you can fish a real pearl out of an oyster yourself, with plenty of local PRO tips.
A fruit and vegetable stall piled high with papayas, mangoes, pineapples and Canarian bananas at a market in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Alongside the supermarkets, the island's markets are well worth a visit, especially for fresh local produce.⏐Fotó: Unsplash, Mateo Smokovic
Did you know that at Tenerife Perla in Adeje you can fish a real pearl out of an oyster yourself and have it made into jewelry? In this guide we're talking about shopping in Tenerife: groceries, alcohol, tobacco, clothes, jewelry, markets, fish, and pretty much anything else you can legally buy on the island. If shopping is your thing, this article is specifically for you. For the island basics, read Tenerife as a Destination: Everything You Need to Know.
In short: where to shop
Groceries, best all-round choice: HiperDino.
If price matters: Mercadona, Alcampo or Carrefour.
Markets and local produce: the Nuestra Señora de África market in the capital, and Fañabé Market and the Las Galletas market in the south.
Alcohol and cigarettes at good prices: Spanish Style.
Quality wine: HiperDino, El Corte Inglés or Casa del Vino in El Sauzal.
Clothes, everything in one place: Siam Mall; for luxury, Plaza del Duque and El Corte Inglés.
Jewelry that's also an experience: Tenerife Perla.
Grocery stores: which chain to choose?
Tenerife has countless grocery stores. We'll focus on the ones worth knowing about on holiday: the most interesting, the most convenient, those with the widest selection, and those whose prices won't require a quiet sit-down after the checkout.
HiperDino: the best all-round choice
First up is the Canarian chain HiperDino. You can quickly and easily get everything you need for your holiday here, including local and artisan hams and cheeses. These are the fanciest surroundings of all the supermarkets, where even the fish on ice seem to have done rather well for themselves. It's not the cheapest option, but overall we think it's the best choice for a holiday.
You'll find them all over the island. One of their most central stores is at Siam Mall in Playa de las Américas: if you're staying in the south, it's right on your way from the airport (we cover arriving at the airport in our guide to flying to Tenerife). Their smaller supermarkets are called SuperDino or HiperDino Express.
Mercadona: good quality at good prices
We also have to mention the Spanish chain Mercadona. You get very good-quality products at very good prices. The surroundings are less glamorous, and the famous international brands seem to have been placed in witness protection, given how rarely you see them on the shelves, but in return it's one of the most budget-friendly options. And strangely enough, you don't have to sacrifice quality.
Tu Trébol and Tu Alteza: Canarian alternatives
A Canarian alternative is the Tu Trébol hypermarket, which is especially popular with German shoppers, and its little sibling, the Tu Alteza supermarket, where everyone shops.
Lidl, Aldi and Spar: just like at home
You'll also find the German chains Lidl and Aldi across the island, in exactly the format you know from home. The Dutch chain Spar has smaller shops scattered around the island as well.
Overseas: British flavors
Another popular local option is Overseas, which mainly caters to British shoppers. These are regular supermarkets with several branches around the tourist areas. Handy if you're British, you've flown all this way and would still like your stomach to stay at home. These shops are more expensive, of course.
Alcampo and Carrefour: for the big shop
The French chain Auchan operates here under the name Alcampo, and it's another of the more budget-friendly options. For a massive grocery shop, there's Carrefour in the larger towns and cities, also French, with the widest selection at excellent prices. Ideal if you've mistaken your holiday apartment for a disaster shelter and want to fill it to the ceiling.
Makro: you won't get in
A little curiosity: even the German Metro is here, but it's called Makro. You need a local business registration to shop there, so your Metro card from elsewhere in Europe won't work.
Good to know: all of these stores offer good-quality gluten-free and lactose-free foods, and baby food is widely available too.
To sum up: which supermarket suits whom?
The best all-round option: HiperDino.
If price matters: Mercadona, Alcampo or Carrefour.
If you're sticking to the shops you know from home: Lidl, Aldi or Spar.
For British food: Overseas.
For German flavors: Tu Trébol.
Without a hire car: HiperDino Express, Tu Alteza, or the smaller independent supermarkets in the town where you're staying.
Bonus: the El Corte Inglés supermarket in Santa Cruz
And there's one more bonus: the El Corte Inglés supermarket in the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. A whole array of luxury products awaits you here: the finest hams, cheeses, seafood, fruit, vegetables, sparkling wines and wines. If you're spending a day in the capital, it's definitely worth popping in, even just to walk past a ham that costs more than your education.
Butcher: Pasto y Bellota
If you're looking for a proper butcher because you'd like to barbecue on the terrace of your apartment or villa (ideally without setting anything on fire), we highly recommend Pasto y Bellota. It's a completely local business that tourists know almost nothing about. They have several shops on the island, the largest in Las Chafiras. The Vara del Rey family business behind them dates back to 1890: they're true professionals.
Fruit and vegetables: Finca La Caldera
For local fruit and vegetables, we'd recommend a lesser-known place in the south, Finca La Caldera. The Castro family, who own it, have been in the business for more than 200 years. You'll find them next to Costa Adeje, in the La Caldera Valley, which is actually a volcanic crater. The selection is wonderfully varied and fresh.
If you're not staying in the south, look for a farmers' market near your accommodation: these usually open a few times a week, and each one is a good opportunity to get some fiber into your system.
Fish market and fish shops
A surprising number of people have asked us whether there's a fish market or fish shop in Tenerife. There are a few. In Los Abrigos, a small fishing village on the east coast, you'll find the Lonja Pesquera, and you can also buy fresh fish on ice at the capital's main market.
Markets in the south: Fañabé and Las Galletas
With the traditional stall markets, it's worth knowing that the vendors move around from one market to the next, so the offer is often similar. In terms of overall atmosphere, we'd recommend Fañabé Market in Costa Adeje: it's open 1 or 2 days a week, in the morning and around midday. There's also one down at the harbor in Las Galletas with similar opening hours, where you can buy fresh fish too.
The capital's main market: Nuestra Señora de África
When it comes to farmers' markets, the capital's main market is the king: the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África. If you're specifically looking for Canarian potato varieties, this is where you'll find the widest range. There are also market-style bistros on the lower level where you can eat fresh fish and seafood. You'll find smaller farmers' markets with local growers in every region, too.
Flea market: Rastro Market in Las Chafiras
People also ask us about flea markets. If that's what you're interested in, we'd suggest the Rastro Market in Las Chafiras. You might find a few interesting things, but this isn't really the sort of place where you'll discover an Egyptian pharaoh's most precious treasures.
Alcohol and cigarettes: Spanish Style
If you want to buy alcohol or cigarettes at the best prices and with the widest selection, we'd recommend Spanish Style. You'll find their shops in plenty of places in the south, including central locations you can reach on foot. They sell quality products, but if you want top quality across the board, you'll need to go elsewhere for wines and cigars.
By the way, you can buy cigarettes almost anywhere, often even in restaurants, pubs and petrol stations. There are also specialist cigar shops on the island, and these are the places to go for quality cigars.
Quality wines: HiperDino, El Corte Inglés and Casa del Vino
For quality wines, a HiperDino, the El Corte Inglés supermarket or the Casa del Vino wine museum and shop in El Sauzal would be the perfect place. If you're interested in local wine culture, you can book an authentic wine tasting with small bites at Casa del Vino in advance through FINESTPASS™, and the island also offers cheese and craft beer tastings.
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Clothes shopping: is it worth it in Tenerife?
A common question is whether shopping for clothes in Tenerife is worth it. You can get Spanish brands at slightly better prices, but in our view it only makes sense if that's how you enjoy spending some of your holiday time. There are much better outlets on the mainland, with lower prices and a far wider selection; we order our own clothes from there, too.
Siam Mall: everything in one place
If you do decide to go clothes shopping, Siam Mall in Playa de las Américas is the best all-round option. It's a great shopping center with almost everything: clothes, footwear, accessories, jewelry and restaurants, so you can get it all done in one place. It's open every day of the year and sits right next to the Siam Park water park, so it's easy to fit in after a day on the slides. For which part of the south coast to stay in, see our article Where to Stay in Tenerife.
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Here are a few more stylish shopping centers worth a visit:
Costa Adeje: The Duke Shops, The Corner Shopping Center and X-Sur, for everyday shopping.
Luxury and premium accessories: in the south, Plaza del Duque is the clear choice.
Adeje: Galeón Outlet, with its small-town atmosphere.
Playa Paraíso: Rosa Center.
Playa de las Américas: besides Siam Mall, the Santiago shopping centers, Américas Plaza and Safari.
El Corte Inglés: a luxury department store in the capital
If you're looking for something truly impressive, besides Plaza del Duque there's El Corte Inglés in the capital: a classic, premium-style, multi-story department store with an enormous selection. It's similar to Harrods in London, Galeries Lafayette in Paris or Macy's in the US. If someone is let loose in here unsupervised, several generations of the family may end up in debt.
In the north and in the capital
Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Centro Comercial Meridiano is another pleasant option.
La Orotava: La Villa, which we find a really pleasant shopping center.
Puerto de la Cruz: Centro Comercial Martiánez is another good option.
Which brands to expect
The selection on the island isn't enormous: you'll find almost exactly the same brands in every ordinary shopping center. Bershka, Guess, H&M, Zara, Lefties, Mango, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius and their various relatives.
Sports equipment: Decathlon, Sprinter and Intersport.
Surf brands: incredibly popular, and we think their prices are excellent. Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Billabong, O'Neill, Reef, Hurley, and even Carhartt WIP, although that isn't a surf brand.
Lingerie and swimwear: Intimissimi and Calzedonia.
Electronics: if something of yours packs up and you need a power bank, a charger or something similar, we'd recommend MediaMarkt and Worten.
Jewelry and watches: Tenerife Perla
Jewelry and watches, on the other hand, can be worth buying here, as you can get them at really good prices. A particularly popular place among seasoned travelers is Tenerife Perla, where you can buy genuine pearl jewelry. Prices start at around €50 and can go up to €10,000, depending on the quality and weight of the pearls. You'll also find high-quality Japanese pearls here, in an enormous selection of designs and sizes.
At Tenerife Perla in Adeje, you can also fish out an oyster yourself to find a real pearl inside. If you've never seen it done, it's definitely worth trying once, and the price is very reasonable. And if you fall in love with your pearl, they'll make it into a lovely piece of jewelry for you.
Bazaar streets along the oceanfront
Along the oceanfront, around the developed sandy beaches, you'll also find bazaar-style shopping streets. If you're passing by and that's your thing, they're worth a stroll.
Sundays and public holidays
In the tourist areas, you'll usually find most shops open on Sundays and public holidays too; Siam Mall, for example, opens every day of the year. If you're staying in a residential or rural area, opening hours vary more, and shops may be closed on Sundays and public holidays.
PRO tip: always check the opening hours of the specific shop before setting off.
Before you fly home: how much alcohol and tobacco can you take?
Finally, before you fly home from Tenerife, check how much alcohol and tobacco you can bring back tax-free. The Canary Islands are outside the EU's excise territory, so stricter limits apply to what you can take home than when traveling between two EU countries. You'll find the official rules on the European Union's Your Europe website, and it's also worth checking with the customs authority of your destination country.
Plan ahead
Just like your shopping, your activities are worth planning well in advance: the mistake most visitors make is waiting until they arrive on the island and then choosing from whatever's left. With FINESTPASS™, you can securely book tours and activities tried and tested by our local team from home. For more detail, download our free digital travel guides.
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