Mercados de Olhão — Attraction in Olhão

A Feast for the Senses at the Mercado de Olhão

The Mercado de Olhão is an absolute gem and a must-visit for anyone exploring the Algarve. Housed in two beautiful red-brick buildings right on the waterfront, the market bursts with color, flavor, and local charm. From the freshest fish and seafood—straight off the boats—to an impressive selection of local produce, cheeses, olives, and regional delicacies, it’s a paradise for food lovers.

The atmosphere is lively and authentic, especially on Saturdays when local farmers and artisans set up their stalls outside. Whether you're picking up ingredients for a picnic or just browsing, the market offers a true taste of Algarve culture.

After shopping, enjoy a coffee or meal at one of the nearby cafés with a view of the Ria Formosa. The Mercado de Olhão is not just a place to shop—it's an experience. Highly...

Great fish and seafood, big variety! 2 beautiful historic brick and metal buildings by “Ria Formosa”! It is a compulsory visit if you’re in Olhão or nearby, not only if you want to buy something, but to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. Saturdays are the busiest days, and you’ll also find a stall market outside with local producers of (among others) fruits and vegetables. Usually fish and seafood are more expensive on Saturdays. Mondays are not the best days to go since fishermen (usually) don’t fish on Sundays. It’s not always easy to find parking nearby, but it’s worth...

Mercado de olhao: best fish available crowdy, noisy, vegetable and fruit area during week gets more expensive then in supermarket, some retailers buy the goods from big suppliers not own production. Saturday it has been the best market i've ever seen till city hall change parking areas and also the retailers inside and outside of the market park their own cars all around forcing clients and turists to park one and half mile away to be able to go to market. These people should never "take" their clients parking places... Not...