Markets on the Algarve

A wide variety of markets selling everything from local produce to second hand goods

Most towns and cities in the Algarve have municipal markets which open from Monday to Saturday and offer a wide range of fresh local produce including fish, fruit and vegetables, olives, cheeses and cured meats.

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.

Top 5 Things Your Kids will Love in Algarve

Top 5 Things Your Kids will Love in Algarve

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Here's our pick of fun activities and things to do that the kids will love to do while in the Algarve. Waterparks, adventure golf, boat trips and more....If the kids are happy, the parents are happy!
How to keep the kids happy in the Algarve – 5 things your kids will love.
Check out the links below for details on each suggestion.

Water Parks and Theme Parks
For pure waterpark fun, a visit to Aqualand is in order. There are slides for thrill seekers and relaxation as well as a great water playground for junior visitors. Check their online ticket shop for offers and promotions.
Lagos Zoo is an excellent spot to spend a few hours and children of all ages enjoy it. Home to a wide range of animals, pelicans, peacocks and even wallabies wander the pathways. There is a fabulous pool where humans and penguins can swim side by side, separated only by a glass wall.
A holiday essential! Zoomarine, the Algarve’s biggest attraction, is a marine theme park where you can learn about the ocean world, see the amazing dolphins and seals in action, as well as enjoy time on the slides and rides and Zoomarine’s urban beach. Visit the aquarium, feed the rays and watch out for the pirates….

Mini Golf
So you’ve heard the Algarve has superb golf courses? That’s true of the mini golf courses too. There are two Roman themed courses in Vilamoura at the Family Golf Park and Dinosaur inspired fun at Adventure Golf Alvor. While the kids will love the courses, they are perfect for adults too, as the golf is more challenging than you might think. And for something different, why not try Algarve Footgolf? This is exactly what is says – a game of golf played with your feet and a football on a mini course. Great fun for groups.

Boat Trips
There are boat trips to suit all tastes on offer. Relaxing trips aboard a graceful sailing boat such as the Condor, or speedy trips in a RIB that heads out to sea to search for dolphins in the wild. Board a pirate boat like the Santa Bernarda for a sea-adventure and visit the amazing caves along the coast or take a family fun trip with Alvor Boat Trips.

Fun on Wheels
Kids love to move! Junior, teen and adult drivers can test their skills at karting tracks. Hot Wheels is an indoor karting track at Albufeira marina (bonus fun – Hot Shots Bowling is next door) or you can drive in the sun at Karting Almancil Family Park. There are karts to suit a range of ages, including two-seater karts so that under 8’s can drive with an adult. If you prefer off-road fun, you can take a Buggy Safari into the hills for some dusty fun.

Beach Days
Always a crowd-pleaser, kids of any age love time on the beach. Go in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid peak sunshine hours. There are family friendly beaches with rock pools to explore, beaches with waves to ride, particularly on the Costa Vicentina (west coast). Towards the East, the Ria Formosa is where the waters are calmer and warmer. Be sure to bring a sun umbrella for naps in the shade. If ice-cream is required (and maybe a cold beer for Mum and Dad) most beaches have great beach bars and restaurants where you can recharge.

Check these links for more details.

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