Santa Cruz de Tenerife Implements New Rotation System for Flea Market Stalls

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife flea market is undergoing a reorganization to address long-standing concerns from vendors. According to Diario de Avisos, the City Council’s Public Services department has introduced a new rotation system for the 124 stalls located along Marítima and Constitución avenues, effective May 10.

Vendors have long complained that customer traffic varies significantly depending on their stall's location. To ensure fairness, the City Council will implement an annual rotation system. Under this plan, stalls 1 through 124 will move to Marítima Avenue, with a cycle of shifts following for other license holders. An exception is made for two food trucks (stalls 185 and 242), which will remain in fixed positions at the ends of the avenue to comply with safety and emergency access requirements.

This change comes amid ongoing tensions following the market’s relocation from La Recova to the port area in March 2025. The move, which affected 401 vendors, was initially met with resistance due to a lack of basic facilities, such as restrooms and weather protection.

To address these issues, the City Council is investing 268,254 euros to provide 401 uniform tarps, aiming to improve both the market's appearance and working conditions. Furthermore, the Council is currently bidding on a larger project to install tensioned sail roofing by 2027. This permanent structure is intended to provide much-needed shade and secure the market's future as a popular Sunday destination.