# Dragon fruit in Tenerife: where to buy it

Dragon fruit, called pitahaya in Spanish, is one of the most eye-catching fruits at our stall. At Frutería la Gomera in the Mercado de África we have it on many days.

## What dragon fruit is

It is the fruit of a climbing cactus. Outside it has a bright pink or yellow skin with green scales; inside, white or red flesh full of tiny edible black seeds. The taste is mild, fresh and lightly sweet.

## How to choose one

Look for bright, even colour without too many dark patches, and fruit that gives slightly when pressed gently. If it is very firm, leave it a day or two at room temperature.

## How to eat it

It is best chilled. Cut it in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, or peel and dice it for fruit salad, a yoghurt bowl or a smoothie. The skin is not eaten.

## Availability

Dragon fruit is not in every day: it depends on what arrives at the market. If you are coming specially, message us on WhatsApp first. [See our other exotic fruit](https://fruterialagomera.com/en/exotic-fruit-tenerife/).

## Where we are

Stalls 14/15, Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Open every day 08:00–14:00.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I buy dragon fruit in Tenerife?**
At Frutería la Gomera, stalls 14/15 in the Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. We have it on many days; check on WhatsApp if you are coming specially.

**How do I know if dragon fruit is ripe?**
The skin is brightly coloured and the fruit gives slightly when pressed gently.

**Can you eat dragon fruit skin?**
No, only the flesh and its seeds.

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Frutería la Gomera · Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, Patio Naciente, puestos 14/15, 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Every day 08:00–14:00, except a few public holidays. Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, Patio Naciente, stalls 14/15, 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/34676048619 · Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZSodKS6pKJWax9168
Page: https://fruterialagomera.com/en/dragon-fruit-tenerife/