MARKETS
Markets and Fairs: Discover the Flavors and Traditions of the Algarve! 🍎🛍️
ALBUFEIRA
In town – 1st and 2nd Tuesday
ALJEZUR
In town – 3rd Monday
Rogil – 4th Sunday
ALGOZ
Monday of each month
, Colina Verde Urbanization
FARO
2nd Sunday
MONCARAPACHO
First Sunday
OLHÃO
Every Saturday
QUARTEIRA
Every Wednesday
SAGRES
1st Friday
SILVES
3rd Monday
Every Saturday (Fruit and Veg)
ALVOR
Every sunday
ALCOUTIM
Pereiro – 4th Sunday
Vaqueiros – 3rd Friday
ALTE
3rd Thursday
FUZETA
1st Thursday
PADERNE
1st Saturday
QUERENÇA
Last Sunday
SÃO BARTOLOMEU DE MESSINES
4th Monday
TAVIRA
3rd Saturday
MONCHIQUE
2nd Friday
ARMAÇÃO DE PERA
Every Saturday (and also on Wednesdays in the summer)
LAGOA
2nd Sunday (but not August,
because of Fatacil)
LOULE
In town – Every Saturday
BOLIQUEIME
Last Thursday
CASTRO MARIM
2nd Saturday
LAGOS
In town – 1st Saturday
Odiaxere – 4th Monday
FERREIRAS, Albufeira
2nd and fourth Tuesday
Guia, Albufeira
3rd Friday
ALMANCIL
Ist and 4th sunday
AMEIXIAL
1st Thursday
ESTOI
2nd Sunday
MONTE GORDO
4TH Saturday
PORTIMÃO
In town – 1st Monday (not August or November)
Alvor – Every Sunday
QUINTA SHOPPING
First Sunday
SÃO BRAS
Every Saturday
VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO
1st Sunday
🏺🎨 Flea Markets, Antiques and Collectibles in the Algarve 🕰️🗺️🧸
*Check the websites of the municipal councils before traveling to the fairs, as they may be cancelled for various reasons.
ALBUFEIRA, Flea Market
Parking next to the Town Hall, Albufeira
3rd Saturday of each month
Calicos – 2nd and 3rd Saturdays
Olhos de Agua – 1st Sunday
ESTÔMBAR (Lagoa), Flea Market
Exhibition and Fair Park, Estômbar.
Last Saturday of each month
FUZETA (Olhão), Fuzeta Flea Market
next to the campsite, Fuzeta, Olhão
1st Sunday of each month
MONTE GORDO (Vila Real de Santo António), Antiques and Numismatics Fair
On the edge of Monte Gordo, next to the Tourist Office, between the Hotel Vasco da Gama and the Monte Gordo Casino.
4th Saturday of each month
S. BRÁS DE ALPORTEL, Flea Market
Next to the EB 2, 3 School, São Brás de Alportel
3rd Sunday of each month
ALJEZUR, Flea Market
Vales Primary School, Aljezur
1st Sunday of each month
LAGOA, Flea Market
Fatacil grounds, Lagoa
4th Sunday of each month
LAGOS, Used and Out-of-Print Book Market
Lagos Municipal Market, Lagos
3rd Sunday of each month
CHINICATO (Lagos) Flea Market
Chinicato, Lagos
2nd Sunday of each month
PORCHES
The monthly market in Porches offerS a variety of products including crafts, clothing, and fresh produce.
3rd Sunday of each month
SILVES, Flea Market
Next to FISSUL, Silves
3rd Saturday of each month
ALGOZ (Silves), Flea Market
Largo da Várzea, Algoz
1st Saturday of each month
ALMANCIL (Loulé), Flea Market
Next to the C+S School of Almancil, Almancil, Loulé
2nd Sunday of each month
BARÃO DE S. JOÃO (Lagos), Flea Market
Sports Complex Grounds, Barão de São João, Lagos
4th Sunday of each month
PORTIMÃO, Flea Market
Exhibition and Fair Park, Portimão
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month
*Check Portimão websites
MONTENEGRO (Faro), Garage Sale and Antiques
Júlio Dinis Street, Montenegro, Faro
The second Saturday of each month.
TAVIRA, Flea Market
Avenida D. Manuel I (next to the new market), Tavira
1st Saturday of each month
ALCANTARILHA (Silves), Alcantarilha Flea Market
Parish Council Square, Alcantarilha, Silves
2nd Saturday of each month
FERRAGUDO (Lagoa), Flea Market
Riverside area, Ferragudo, Lagoon
2nd Sunday of each month
MONCHIQUE, Flea Market
Dr. Francisco Gomes de Avelar Street, Monchique
4th Sunday of each month,
QUELFES (Olhão), Little Market
Quelfes Municipal Market Grounds, Quelfes, Olhão
4th and 5th Sunday of each month. Antiques, collectibles, crafts and producers.
VILA REAL DE STO. ANTÔNIO, Antiques and Numismatics Fair
Marquês de Pombal Square, Vila Real de Santo Antônio
2nd Saturday of each month
🛒 Algarve Municipal Markets 🥦🥔 🍎
The main Municipal Markets in the Algarve, such as those in Loulé, Olhão, Faro, Portimão, and Lagos, offer a daily selection of fresh local produce, regional specialties, meat, and especially fresh fish and seafood, typically operating Monday through Saturday mornings.
Mercado Municipal de Loulé
Fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, fish, and meat.
Mercado Municipal de Lagoa
Fruits, vegetables, meat, and fresh fish.
Mercado Municipal dos Caliços, Albufeira
Fresh products.
Mercado Municipal de Tavira
Fruits, vegetables, meat, and fresh fish.
Mercado Municipal de Alvor
Known for fresh fish and seafood, fruits, and vegetables.
Mercado Municipal de Monte Gordo
Especially known for excellent quality fruit.
Mercado Municipal de São Brás de Alportel
Local and traditional products.
Mercado Municipal de Quarteira
Fruits, vegetables, meat, and fresh fish.
Mercado Municipal de Faro
Fresh and traditional regional products.
Mercado Municipal de Armação de Pêra
Fresh fish, fruits, and vegetables.
Mercado Municipal da Avenida de Lagos
Fresh fish, fruits, and vegetables.
Mercado Municipal de Vila do Bispo
Fresh products.
Mercado Municipal de Olhão
Fruits, vegetables, meat, and fresh fish.
Mercado Municipal de Portimão
Wide variety of fresh products, including fish and meat.
Mercado Municipal de Silves
Local fresh products.
Mercado Municipal de Aljezur
Local products, including the famous Aljezur Sweet Potato.
Mercado Municipal de Carvoeiro
Fruits, vegetables, meat, and fresh fish.
Typical Fruits and Vegetables of the Algarve 🥬🥕 🍓🍎
The Algarve, with its Mediterranean climate and fertile soils, is one of Portugal's richest agricultural regions. Here's an overview of the most characteristic products:
Fruits 🍓
Citrus — The region's great specialty. Algarve oranges (especially from Silves) are available from November to April, while tangerines appear from October to February. Lemons can be found virtually year-round.
Melon and Watermelon — Summer, from June to September.
Figs — An emblematic fruit, available fresh from July to September. Dried figs are produced all year.
Arbutus berries (Medronho) — Autumn fruit (October to December), the base for the famous regional brandy.
Grapes — Harvest in August and September.
Almonds — The flowering in January/February is iconic. The fruit is harvested in August and September.
Pomegranates — Available from September to November.
Carob — Harvest between August and October. Used in traditional confectionery and as a chocolate substitute.
Loquats — Spring, between April and June.
🥦🥔 🍎 Vegetables and Legumes 🥬🥕
Tomato — Mainly from May to October, with greenhouse production almost year-round.
Peas and Broad Beans — Winter and spring (January to May).
Tomato — Mainly from May to October, with greenhouse production almost year-round.
Onions and Garlic — Summer harvest, available year-round.
Aljezur Sweet Potato — PDO product, harvested from September to December.
Peppers — Summer and early autumn (June to October).
Pumpkin/Squash — Autumn, from September to December.
Cabbage/Kale — Autumn and winter (October to March).
Algarve Agriculture: A Brief Overview 🍊🌿
The Algarve, while known for its stunning beaches, boasts a rich agricultural heritage, thriving on its unique climate and fertile lands. ☀️🍇
Key aspects include:
Citrus Production: The region is famous for its sweet, juicy oranges 🍊, lemons, and tangerines, which are a major export.
Mediterranean Crops: Olives 🫒, figs, almonds 🌰, and carobs are traditional crops that thrive here, used in local cuisine and sweets.
Greenhouses & Fresh Produce: Modern agriculture also includes significant production of fresh vegetables 🍅🍆 and berries 🍓 in greenhouses, supplying both local markets and exports.
Wine Production: The Algarve's wine industry 🍷 is growing, producing distinct wines that reflect the region's terroir.
Sustainable Practices: There's a rising trend towards organic and sustainable farming practices 🌱, protecting the environment and offering healthier produce.