Mercadillo del Agricultor (Puntagorda)
La Palma
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An excellent market catering primarily to local shoppers, Mercadillo del Agricultor is one of the island's best places to purchase fresh produce, organic jams and cheeses, handicrafts and knick knacks, and even try freshly pressed sugar cane juice paired with a slice of cake or a bocadillo custom-assembled from market offerings.
Shopping
There are multiple markets selling fresh regional produce across La Palma, some only operate at the weekends, while others remain open all through the week. The island's highest concentration of shopping spots is found, beyond doubt, in the capital of Santa Cruz (along O'Daly Street in particular). Items worth bringing home with you include locally distilled rum, Canarian wines, cigars, organic foods, and local crafts such as jewellery and blown glass.