{"id":1265,"date":"2019-02-15T11:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T11:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2020-02-07T10:38:01","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T10:38:01","slug":"algarve-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/algarve-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best Algarve Markets You&#8217;ll Want to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all love to pick up a gift for a loved one or a souvenir for ourselves while we are on holiday. It&#8217;s a lovely memory of our trip and even better that we can boast about where it came from when it\u2019s admired by others.<\/p>\n<p>But, instead of heading for the shops, you can always browse the markets where you&#8217;ll find something really unique &#8211; as well as a bargain.<\/p>\n<p>Most markets in the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/portugal\/algarve\">southernmost region of Portugal <\/a><\/u>take place in the morning, so you can spend a few hours perusing the stalls, before grabbing a bite to eat and then spending the afternoon soaking up the sun on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or playing a round of golf on one of the award-winning courses.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of Algarve markets for you to choose from, so you\u2019re sure to find one nearby.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Quarteira Market<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BnWGRi2HpKq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BnWGRi2HpKq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BnWGRi2HpKq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">I \u2764 traditional fruit &amp; fish markets!  #quarteiramarket #algarve #beach<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/patpascal\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Patricia Pascal<\/a> (@patpascal) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2018-09-05T12:58:44+00:00\">Sep 5, 2018 at 5:58am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This is the most famous and popular market in the Algarve. You\u2019re sure to pick up a bargain here. The stallholders love to barter, so don\u2019t be afraid to do so \u2013 it\u2019s possible to haggle the price down to get the items even cheaper.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Where is it?<\/strong> <\/em>Quarteira, which is on the road to Almancil, about a mile from the centre of town.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>When is it? <\/em><\/strong>Wednesday &#8211; 8am to 3pm<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What can you buy?<\/strong> <\/em>\u00a0All sorts of items including games, toys, clothing, plants, handbags, shoes and ceramics<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>How to get here:<\/strong> <\/em>There\u2019s a car park, if you decide to drive, where you can leave your vehicle for a small cost. If you don&#8217;t have a car, this market is situated on the bus route &#8211; you&#8217;ll find the stop next to Lidl. Due to its popularity, if you\u2019re staying in one of the surrounding cities you\u2019re likely to find a tour heading here that you can join.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/portugal\/algarve\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Algarve-Holiday-Deals-1.jpg\" alt=\"Algarve holiday deals\" width=\"580\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Algarve-Holiday-Deals-1.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Algarve-Holiday-Deals-1-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Algarve-Holiday-Deals-1-310x112.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Algarve-Holiday-Deals-1-370x134.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>2. Faro Municipal Market<\/h2>\n<p>This market is situated right in the heart of the Algarve&#8217;s capital in a pretty whitewashed building. There are plenty of attractions close by, so you might like to consider which ones you would like to visit when you finish shopping.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where is it?<\/em><\/strong> Faro<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>When is it?<\/strong> <\/em>Monday to Friday &#8211; 8.30am to 7pm and Saturday &#8211; 9am to 1pm<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What can you buy?<\/strong> <\/em>Food including meat and fish<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>How to get here:<\/strong> <\/em>You can easily walk to this market if you\u2019re staying in the capital but there\u2019s also parking available for a small price, if you\u2019re driving.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Moncarapacho Market<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIzyLvRAcie\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIzyLvRAcie\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIzyLvRAcie\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Bacalhau, salted cod fish, delicacy in Portugal ? #moncarapacho #algarve #moncarapachomarket #market #portugal #bacalhau #smellyfish Would have no idea how to cook with it ?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/debs2121\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> DeborahJane<\/a> (@debs2121) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-07T13:27:10+00:00\">Aug 7, 2016 at 6:27am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>This large market is popular with locals and the perfect way for you to see what Portuguese life is like, away from the tourist hotspots. Once you have explored and purchased a couple of souvenirs on one side of the market, head to the other, where you\u2019ll find food stalls. The perfect spot for some lunch after you\u2019ve worked up an appetite browsing the stalls.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where is it? <\/em><\/strong>Moncarapacho Town, just beyond Olh\u00e3o, to the east of Faro airport<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>When is it?<\/strong> <\/em>First Sunday of every month<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>What can you buy? <\/em><\/strong>Clothes, fish, fruit, vegetables and livestock<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>How to get here: <\/em><\/strong>You can easily walk to the market if you\u2019re in the town or if you\u2019re driving, you&#8217;ll find cars parked along the roads but be aware it does get incredibly busy. You may prefer to use public transport.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Where to stay<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/muthu-clube-praia-da-oura\/19384\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muthu Clube Praia da Oura:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perfectly positioned on the golden sands of Oura Beach in Albufeira, these Self Catering apartments are surrounded by tropical landscapes. There\u2019s a duo of pools for sun-soaked days, a nightly disco, children\u2019s play area and a steamy sauna to add to the mix. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/adriana-beach-club-hotel-resort\/69391\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adriana Beach Club Hotel Resort:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With direct access to the beach, three taste bud tantalising restaurants and a stand-out All Inclusive program &#8211; what\u2019s not to love about this hotel? There\u2019s an abundance of sports courts, a helping of pools and the spa is a must-visit. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/grande-real-santa-eulalia-resort\/21070\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Flaunting 5 stars, it\u2019s the perfect establishment for holidaymakers seeking luxury. Located on Santa Eulalia Beach dip your toes in the warm waters of the Mediterranean. When it comes to board types take your pick, either way you\u2019ve got a buffet number, abundance of bars and non-stop entertainment to keep you going. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>4. Lagos Food Market<\/h2>\n<p>You can pick up a wide range of fresh, local produce at this market. Even if you don\u2019t plan to buy anything, this is one that is worth visiting to discover a typical Portuguese farmers market.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where is it?<\/em><\/strong>Lagos<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>When is it? <\/em><\/strong>Every Saturday &#8211; 7am until 1pm<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What can you buy?<\/strong><\/em>Eggs, chickens, olives, fruits and homemade jams &#8211; to name just a few.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>How to get here:<\/strong><\/em>You can easily walk to the market if you\u2019re staying nearby but it\u2019s also next to the bus station if you require public transport.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Loul\u00e9 Municipal Market<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1270 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-popular-Loul\u00e9-Market-in-Portugals-Algarve-region.jpg\" alt=\"The popular Loul\u00e9 Market in Portugal's Algarve region showing a traditional building \" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-popular-Loul\u00e9-Market-in-Portugals-Algarve-region.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-popular-Loul\u00e9-Market-in-Portugals-Algarve-region-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.broadwaytravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/The-popular-Loul\u00e9-Market-in-Portugals-Algarve-region-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This lively indoor market is situated within a historic building that dates back more than 100 years. If you do wake up to a grey, drizzly morning, this is the perfect place to head until it clears up because it\u2019s inside. This market town is popular for day trips so it\u2019s worth exploring it once you have finished browsing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where is it? <\/em><\/strong>In the centre of Loul\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>When is it?<\/strong><\/em>Monday to Saturday &#8211; 6.30am to 3pm<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>What can you buy? <\/em><\/strong>There is a wide range of tasty produce available here including fresh fish and organic food.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>How to get here:<\/strong><\/em>It\u2019s easy to walk to this market but there is also parking available if you\u2019re arriving by car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need to know: <\/strong>If you\u2019re here on a Saturday, there is also a gypsy market. This is the largest in the Algarve and popular with holidaymakers and locals alike. Browse the bargains across products including clothes and crafts before sampling the delicious street food.<\/p>\n<p>The Bifana sandwich, which is thin marinated pork cutlets inside a Portuguese bread roll, is particularly popular. This market can be found on the west side of town, just a short walk from the castle \u2013 which you might like to visit too.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Tavira Indoor Market<\/h2>\n<p>This is another market that is perfect to visit if the weather isn\u2019t on your side because it\u2019s indoors. Inside the historic building, you\u2019ll find stalls alongside shops.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where is it? <\/em><\/strong>On the riverside in Tavira<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>When is it? <\/em><\/strong>Monday to Saturday, until 3pm. 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