Carvoeiro
Watch artists hand-painting traditional azulejo tiles at this pottery stocking a vast array of ceramics, from fridge magnets to plates, bowls, vases,…
Must-see shopping in The Algarve
The Algarve
Not only can you buy exquisite jams, chutneys, preserves, honeys, olive oils, carob powder and products, dried herbs, tinned fish, local wines and…
Lagos
Portuguese handicrafts at this artisan emporium include ceramics, blankets, scarves and bags, along with stationery, cookbooks and music, while gourmet…
The Algarve
Loulé's most impressive piece of architectural heritage is its art-nouveau market, a 1908 revivalist neo-Arab confection with four cupolas at the four…
Faro
Chocolates made in Odemira in the neighbouring Alentejo region are enticingly displayed in glass cabinets at this little shop. Dark, milk and white…
Faro
The Algarve's first craft brewery opened in 2018, producing organic, preservative-free, vegan brews inspired by the region, such as piri-piri pilsner and…
Monchique
Carpenter José Leonardo Salvador has been crafting traditional Monchique chairs aka 'scissor chairs' from alder (a type of birch wood) since the 1960s,…
Olhão
By the water, these two noble centenarian red-brick buildings are excellent examples of industrial architecture and house picturesque traditional fruit…
Silves
In a white-washed building, Roger Metcalfe's ceramic's studio specialises in panels of beautiful azulejos (hand-painted tiles), lamp bases, bowls, vases…
Lagos
Inside a landmark building covered in textured palm-green tiles, this little shop sells local crafts including ceramic bowls, vases, tiles, wall hangings…
Monchique
Watch potter Leonel at work in his atelier while you browse his bright, quality ceramics (tableware, tile friezes, lampshades, wall hangings and fish…
Lagos
Lagos' covered market is an intriguing place to wander, and a great spot to stock up on fresh produce and super-fresh seafood.
Faro
Faro's modern covered market building makes a great place to wander, people-watch, buy fresh produce, sit down on a terrace with a coffee or have lunch at…
Aljezur
Located near the bridge, the small covered market is a good place to buy fresh fruit and veggies, cured meats and locally caught seafood.
Silves
On the northern banks of the river, Silves' municipal market has stalls selling fresh fish, meats, cheeses and local farm produce.
Tavira
Opposite the market building, this outlet of the Algarve liquor chain has a good selection of Portuguese wines, port and spirits.
Tavira
Tavira's hangar-like modern food market near the bridge at the eastern edge of town sells fruit, vegetables, meat and fish.
Lagos
Run by a friendly British couple, Owl Story has an excellent supply of second-hand books in English.
Sagres
Sagres' municipal market has stalls selling seafood along with fruit, vegetables and meat.
