Visit a traditional Portuguese market

Portugal is one of the few remaining European countries where locals actually buy what they need in local markets. You will find everything of what you could possibly need, e.g. chickens, turkeys, fruit trees, hats, leader, shoes, fresh vegetables, fruits, cheese and sausages. Many markets have stalls and vans selling street food. Portuguese donuts (farturas) are very popular and there's nothing quite like the smell of chicken cooking over charcoal to get your taste going! If you’re visiting the Algarve, then a trip to one of the many Algarve markets is an absolute must. This is a list of the closest markets in eastern Algarve.

Farmers and gipsy markets in eastern Algarve

Castro Marim: Market every 2nd Saturday of the month 8 am - 13 pm.

Estoi: Big market every 2nd Sunday of the month 8 am – 3 pm.

Faro: 2nd Sunday of the month 8 am – 4 pm.

Fuseta: Gipsy market every 1st Thursday of the month.

Loulé: Market every day except Sundays 7 am - 13 pm in the Market hall. Extensive farmers market every Saturday of the month.

Moncarapacho: Big market 1st Sunday of the month 8 am – 1 pm.

Olhão: Market every day except Sundays 7 am - 13 pm in the Market hall (biggest fish market in Algarve). A larger market (including a gypsy market) every Saturday of the month.

Quarteira: Gypsy market every Wednesday 8 am – 3 pm.

Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo: Our local village has a market every 4th Sunday of the month 8 am – 1 pm.

São Bras de Alportel: Farmers market every Saturday of the month 8 am – 1 pm.

Tavira: Municipal market hall every Monday – Saturday 7 am – 3 pm.

Vila Real de Santo António: Every 3rd Sunday of the month 8 am – 1 pm.

Flea markets in eastern Algarve

Fuseta: Near the camping every 2nd Sunday of the month 8 am – 3 pm.

Quelfes: In front of the school EB 1 every 4th and 5th Sunday of the month.

São Bras de Alportel: At the Park Roberto Nobre every 3rd Sunday of the month 8 am – 1 pm.

Tavira: Near the municipal market hall every 1st & 5th Saturday of the month.

Vila Real de Santo António: At the Praça Marquês de Pombal every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 am.