Markets on the Algarve
A wide variety of markets selling everything from local produce to second hand goods
In addition to the daily markets there are regular gypsy markets, flea markets and farmers markets across the region, where you can buy everything from a live duck to a pair of trainers.
The majority of markets open early - around 8am to 9am - and vendors start to pack up at lunch time.
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 buds going! Here's a list of popular markets across the Algarve, and there are probably more.
Flea Markets (Car Boot Sales)
| Where | When | Locale |
| ALBUFEIRA | ||
| Caliços, Albufeira | 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the month | In front of the municipal market |
| São João, Albufeira | 4th Saturday of the month | Near the municipal market |
| Olhos de Água | 1st Sunday of the month | Torre da Medronheira |
| ALJEZUR | ||
| Aljezur town | 1st Sunday of the month | Elementary School Primária dos Vales |
| LAGOA | ||
| Lagoa town | 4th Sunday of the month: 8am - 1pm | FATACIL showground |
| Ferragudo, Lagoa | 2nd Sunday of the month: 8am - 1pm | Ferragudo centre |
| Porches | 3rd Sunday of the month | Associação Cultural Desportiva Recreativa |
| LAGOS | ||
| Lagos city | 1st Sunday of the month | Sports ground car park |
| Barão de S. João, Lagos | 4th Sunday of the month | Next to the football field |
| Chinicato, Lagos | 2nd Sunday of the month | |
| LOULÉ | ||
| Almancil, Loulé | 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sunday of the month | Near the school (Escola C+S) |
| OLHÃO | ||
| Fuzeta, Olhão | 1st Sunday of the month | By the campsite |
| Quelfes, Olhão | 4th and 5th Sunday of the month | In front of the school EB 1 |
| PORTIMÃO | ||
| Portimão city | 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month | Parque de Feiras e Exposições |
| SILVES | ||
| Silves city | 3rd Saturday of the month | By the municipal pool |
| Algoz | 1st Saturday of the month | Largo da Várzea |
| S. BRÁS DE ALPORTEL | ||
| São Brás de Alportel town | 3rd Sunday of the month | Park Roberto Nobre |
| TAVIRA | ||
| Tavira city | 1st & 5th Saturday of the month | Municipal market |
| VRSA | ||
| Vila Real de Santo António town | 2nd Saturday of the month: 10am | Praça Marquês de Pombal |
| Monte Gordo, VRSA | 4th Saturday of the the month: 10am | By the tourist office |
| Vila Nova de Cacela, VRSA | 1st Saturday of the month | Campsite, Caliço |
Gypsy and Farmers Markets
| Where | When | Locale |
| ALBUFEIRA | ||
| Albufeira city | 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month: 9am - 2pm | Rua das Escolas |
| Ferreiras, Albufeira | 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month: 8am - 3pm | Sítio do Tominhal, next to Auto Jardim |
| Guia, Albufeira | 3rd Friday of the month: 9am - 2pm | |
| Paderne, Albufeira | 1st Saturday of the month | Pé da Cruz |
| ALCOUTIM | ||
| Pereiro, Alcoutim | 4th Sunday of the month: 9am - 2pm | In front of the church |
| Vaqueiros, Alcoutim | 2nd Thursday of the month: 9am - 2pm | Rua do Poço Novo |
| ALJEZUR | ||
| Aljezur town | 3rd Monday of the month: 8am - 2pm | By the new church |
| Rogil, Aljezur | 4th Sunday of the month: 8am - 1pm | By the church |
| CASTRO MARIM | ||
| Castro Marim town | 2nd Saturday of the month: 8am - 1pm | |
| FARO | ||
| Faro city | 2nd Sunday of the month | Near the municipal theatre |
| Estói, Faro | 2nd Sunday of the month | Junto ao Mercado Abastecedor |
| Montenegro, Faro | 1st Sunday of the the month | In front of the Junta da Freguesia |
| LAGOA | ||
| Lagoa town | 2nd Sunday of the month (not in Aug) | FATACIL Showground |
| LAGOS | ||
| Lagos city | Every Saturday - general market | Bus Station |
| Lagos city | 1st Saturday of the month - gypsy market | Near the municipal stadium |
| Odiáxere, Lagos | 4th Monday of the month | Largo do Moinho |
| LOULÉ | ||
| Loulé city | Every Saturday: 9am - 2pm | In front of Convento de St. António |
| Almancil, Loulé | 1st and 4th Sunday of the month | By the C+S school |
| Alte, Loulé | 3rd Thursday of the month | Largo José Cavaco Vieira |
| Ameixial, Loulé | 1st Thursday of the month | E.N. 2 |
| Azinhal, Loulé | 1st Sunday of month: 8am - 1pm | As you enter the village |
| Benafim, Loulé | 1st Saturday of month | Rua 25 de Abril |
| Boliqueime, Loulé | Last Thursday of the month: 8am - 2pm | Largo de Igreja |
| Cortelha, Loulé | 2nd Saturday of the month | |
| Quarteira, Loulé | Every Wednesday: 9am - 2.30pm | Fonte Santa |
| Querença, Loulé | Last Sunday of the month | Largo da Igreja Matriz |
| MONCHIQUE | ||
| Monchique town | 2nd Friday of the month | Largo do Mercado |
| OLHÃO | ||
| Fuzeta | 1st Thursday of the month | Near the camp site |
| Moncarapacho | 1st Sunday of the month | Torrinha - near the football ground |
| Quelfes | 4th & 5th Sunday of the month | In front of the school EB1 |
| PORTIMÃO | ||
| Portimão city | 1st Monday of the month (Not in August or November) | Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Portimão – Caldeira do Moinho |
| Alvor, Portimão | 2nd Tuesday of the month: 9am – 2pm. | Dunas do Alvor (Estrada da Torralta) |
| Alvor, Portimão | Every Sunday - farmers market: 8am - 1pm | By the fisherman's huts |
| S. BRÁS DE ALPORTEL | ||
| S. Brás de Alportel town | Every Saturday: 8am - 1pm | Rua Boaventura Passos |
| SILVES | ||
| Silves city | 3rd Monday of the month | Near the cemetary |
| Silves city | Every Saturday - fruit and veg street market | Around the municipal market |
| Alcantarilha, Silves | 1st Friday of the month | Village centre |
| Algoz, Silves | 2nd Monday of the month: 8am - 1pm | Largo da Várzea |
| São Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves | 4th Monday of the month | Largo da Feira |
| São Marcos da Serra, Silves | 1st Saturday of the month | Near the cemetery |
| Tunes, Silves | 4th Saturday of the month | Rua 1.º de Maio |
| TAVIRA | ||
| Tavira city | 3rd Saturday of the month | Ria Formosa Parque de Feiras e Exposições |
| Santa Catarina, Tavira | 4th Sunday of the month | Rua 1.º de Maio |
| VRSA | ||
| Vila Real de Santo António town | 1st Sunday of the month | Praça Marquês de Pombal |
| Vila Nova de Cacela, VRSA | 3rd Sunday of the month | Parque de Feiras |
| VILA DO BISPO | ||
| Vila do Bispo town | 1st Thursday of the month | In front of the municipal market |
| Barão de São Miguel, VdB | 1st Monday of the month | Rua das Flores |
| Budgens, VdB | 1st Tuesday of the month | Centre of village |
| Raposeira, VdB | 1st Wednesday of the month | In front of the school |
| Sagres, VdB | 1st Friday of the month | In front of the municipal market |
The dates and times of markets are subject to change so please check with the local tourist office.
Written by: Fiona Butler
UPDATED: Apr 9th 2018
