A visit to a local market in the Algarve is a great way to spend the day, soak up the culture and pick up a bargain at the same time! You can find everything from local produce, cheeses, sausages, plants, handicrafts and agricultural equipment to beach towels and trainers. Most are morning markets, packing up around 14.00.
In addition to the following list Loule municipal market is open Monday to Saturday morning with local produce, gourmet products and fresh fish.
Monday
Algoz Second Monday of the month. 8am – 1pm
São B. de Messines Fourth Monday of every month
Silves Third Monday of the month 8am – 1pm
Wednesday
Quarteira Gypsy market every Wednesday 8am – 3pm
Quarteira Every Wednesday Farmers market 9am – 1pm
Thursday
Alte Third Thursday of the month 8am – 2pm
Boliqueime Last Thursday of the month 8am – 2pm
Boliqueime First Thursday of the month 8am – 2pm
Saturday
Benafim First Saturday of the month 9am – 2pm
Loulé Gypsy market and farmers market every Saturday of the month
Paderne First Saturday of the month 9am – 1pm
São Bras de Alportel General market every Saturday of the month 8am – 1pm
São Marcos da Serra First Saturday of the month 9am – 2pm
Tavira Third Saturday of the month 9am – 1pm
Sunday
Almancil Second Sunday 8am – 1pm
Almancil General market first and fourth Sunday of the month from 10am
Almancil Flea market first and third Sunday of the month 7.30am – 2pm
Azinhal First Sunday of the month 8am – 1pm
Cabeça Gorda First Sunday of the month 9am – 2pm
Estoi Large market every second Sunday of the month 8am – 3pm
Faro Second Sunday of the month 8am – 4pm
Moncarapacho Large market first Sunday of the month 8am – 1pm
Tavira – Santa Catarina Flea market every fourth Sunday of the month 8am – 1pm