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Feria Artesanal de Castro
Best time to visit
The best time to come is before noon, when the stalls are full of freshly delivered wool and there are still few people. Morning light best reveals the colorful patterns, and the craftswomen have time to chat.
Budget tips
Entry is free, and prices can be negotiated when buying multiple items. Bring cash, as most craftswomen do not accept cards.
Recommended for
Handicraft and textile lovers, Gift seekers, Cultural travelers, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: Here craftswomen spin and weave products from local wool, and a single shawl can bear up to 20 different colored patterns. The market operates daily, and the stalls are constantly bustling with locals and visitors from the surrounding islands.
Highlights: Just a few meters from the stalls, colorful houses stand on stilts, so as you buy a woolen blanket you see how the fishermen's quarter really lives. Watch how the craftswomen spin threads by hand on wooden spindles, threads from which traditional maritime patterns are born in just a few hours.
Insider tips
- Choose woolen goods in the morning, when the craftswomen have just brought fresh items.
- Take photos from the wooden pier, where the market is captured against the backdrop of colorful houses.
- Ask about handwoven belts, they sell out very quickly and rarely remain until the afternoon.
- When bargaining, it is worth speaking Spanish or at least showing a polite attitude, locals appreciate it with a discount.
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