A selection of the best food markets in Algarve
There is no better way to immerse in Algarve traditions than visiting local markets!

Posted on Sun 31 Oct 2021 · by Gloria Dall'Orto
Food markets are by far the best way to discover the freshest and tasty products of the Algarve. Nothing compares to the smell of fresh fish, fresh parsley, fresh everything. A range of colors and smells. On holidays or living here all year round, there is no doubt that the quality and seasonality of the products are the best reasons to visit the markets. If you love to have genuine and fresh ingredients at your table, here is the ultimate guide to the best 6 food markets in Algarve where you can buy the products directly from the farmers:
MERCADINHO BIOLÓGICO DE TAVIRA
When Every 2º Saturday of the Month - From 8:00 to 13:00
Where Jardim do Coreto, see the map
VIVO MERCADO BIOLÓGICO (LAGOS)
When: Every Wednesday from 17:00 to 21:00 From August the 5th to the end of September
Where: - New Location: Rua Vasco da Gama: Free Parking at Câmara Municipal de Lagos- Edificio Paços do Concelho Séc. XXI-Praça do Municipio
MERCADO AGRÍCOLA DE FARO
When Every Sunday - From 8:00 to 13:00
Where Largo do Carmo, see the map
FARMERS' MARKET IN LOULÉ
When Every Saturday - From 8:00 to 13:00
Where Next to the Municipal Market, see the map
MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE OLHÃO
When Every day except Sundays - From 7:00 to 13:00
Where Avenida 5 de Outubro, Olhão, see the map
MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE PORTIMÃO
When Every day except Sundays - From 7:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00 during the summer season
Where Avenida João de Deus, see the map
For the complete list of food markets in Algarve click here