Mercado Municipal de Lagos — Attraction in Lagos

Fish market in the morning downstairs, herbs and spices market upstairs throughout the day. A good place to get all specific ingredients for a special meal, albeit a tad over-priced due to this being a tourist magnet. You can't blame the sellers; this is free market Capitalism and under table price fixing all in one. A terrace bar at the top, above the fixed market place provides a view over the water, the harbour entrance promenade and the industrial part of the harbour. I myself ended up buying a small bottle of chili sauce at the market, small enough to fit into the wretched see through plastic bags allowed through airport scanners. Ah, the joys of 21st century international...

A true local gem! Mercado Municipal de Lagos offers an authentic taste of Portuguese life. The ground floor is all about fresh fish—caught the same morning and beautifully displayed. Even if you’re not buying, it’s worth seeing for the atmosphere alone. Upstairs, you’ll find fruit, vegetables, regional delicacies, and sometimes small crafts or local treats.

The vendors are friendly and proud of what they sell. Everything is colorful, fresh, and full of character. Great prices too!

If you’re visiting Lagos, don’t miss this place. Come early in the morning to experience the real vibe—and grab a coffee from a nearby café while you soak in the energy of the...

It's worth paying a visit to the market to view the fantastic amount of fresh produce on display On the ground floor is the Fish Market with an enormous amount of fresh fish and sea food of all types imaginable Climb the stairs up to the second floor and you will find a great array of fresh vegetables and other local produce including olive oils ,wines and port and spices and a lot more and there is also a small local cafe where you can and have a coffee and brandy as the locals do On the second floor there is an excellent restaurant specialising in traditional cuisine The market is well worth a visit if only to soak the local and traditional...