One of the most important factors in the development of local life in the Canary Islands is the gastronomy. Therefore, local product have an essential place in our everyday life, and we can see this evidence in places with special charm such as San Mateo Market, which is the main economic driver of the town. Its location should be noted as it is located in a privileged area, in the bowel of the island. Being at the foot of the mountains, it is a staging point to recover your travel to the summit of the island. This market not only offers the opportunity of buying and taste Canary Islands products, but it is also a meeting point where aromas and flavour are the main characters. It is one of those experiences that makes you have the feeling of delight and you will not regret going back to live it again. Among the wide variety of products, we can find flowers, cheeses, wines and honeys of the town and nearby areas and a diversity of fruits and vegetables cultivated on our island. We can also enjoy clothes and craft stands. As to the people who work in this Market, there are those who have been selling their products for more than 30 years and young people who have recently started, even though their family has been working there for many years. As they define themselves, they stand out for their close contact with the clients, which is a service that differs from others due to the warmth and humane treatment that it is offered. What is doubtless is the economic importance of the Market in the town. But nevertheless, it provides more than that, it also offers the possibility of bringing our own gastronomy to the world, facilitates and cooperates in the development of local agriculture and offers a place where culture exists and gives life. What workers of this market think is that one of the main differences with the rest is the environment that is created, the service that is offered. They offer a service where you can have a conversation both of information and culture of the products of the island but also of everyday life. Another keypoint we must highlight in this market is the infrastructure which allows visitors to enjoy the visit more relaxed, regardless of the external climate. It is said that there is more influx of visitors due to this fact. Being sometimes defined as the best market of the island, it is a benchmark not only for the rest of the markets of Gran Canaria, but also for those of the mainland. Also antiquity plays a fundamental role in the importance of this market, from its beginnings in La Feria Street to its current location. Without doubt, San Mateo Market is one of those markets where you can, not only buy local products and get to know our gastronomy, but enrich yourself with an experience you will never regret.