Located right on Avenida del Puente, one of the main streets of the capital, La Recova, the historic Municipal Market of Santa Cruz de La Palma, is much more than a shopping destination.
It’s a vibrant meeting point where locals and visitors enjoy the authentic flavours, fresh aromas and warmth of everyday island life.
Here, every stall tells a story of tradition, craftsmanship and pride in the island’s products.
Practical Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening Hours | Monday to Saturday: 6:00 – 14:00 |
| Location | Avenida del Puente, Santa Cruz de La Palma |
| How to Get There | Located in the city centre, just a few minutes’ walk from the old town and the harbour. Nearby parking at the Avenida del Puente Car Park. |
| What You’ll Find | Tropical fruits, fresh vegetables, local fish, meat, artisanal cheese, pastries, mojos, honey and Palmero gofio. |
Fresh Flavours and Tradition
La Recova of Santa Cruz de La Palma is the gastronomic heart of the capital.
Among its colourful stalls, you’ll find high-quality local products directly from the island’s farmers, ranchers and fishermen:
- Fruits and vegetables: Bananas, papayas, pitayas, mangos, avocados and fresh local produce.
- Fish and seafood: Freshly caught from the island’s coasts.
- Local meats: Essential ingredients in traditional Palmero cuisine.
- Cheeses and dairy: Handcrafted from goat, sheep or cow’s milk.
- Typical products: Gofio, mojos, palm honey, almonds, banana chips and Canarian wines.
- Traditional pastries: Rosquetes, almond cakes, almendrados and homemade sweets.
History and Charm of La Recova
The La Recova building stands on the site of the former Hospital de Dolores, a neoclassical structure that has been part of the city’s history since the 16th century.
Over the centuries, the space evolved from a hospital to the commercial heart of Santa Cruz de La Palma.
In 2005, the market was completely renovated, improving its structure, ventilation and accessibility while preserving its traditional charm.
Today, it features 13 stalls and 12 shops, where local producers offer the best of the island in an atmosphere full of aromas, colours and smiles.
A historical curiosity adorns its façade: a wooden funerary panel from 1753, created by the tobacco collector Jacob de Morales Figueroa, one of the oldest artistic pieces in the building.
In 2024, La Recova celebrated its 138th anniversary, reaffirming its role as a symbol of local identity and a bridge between tradition and modernity.
Map of the Santa Cruz de La Palma neighborhood Market
