Mercado dos Lavradores (farmers' market)

About

A vibrant market bursting with exotic fruits and local treats, a true taste of madeira.

Why go

• Vibrant farmers’ market with local delicacies & Madeira wine
• Stunning for colour and energy
• Experience local life

Must try

• Try exotic and unknown fruits
• Maracuja (passionfruit)
• Try the local specialty of beef skewers with bolo do caco and Madeira wine
• Fish hall
• Tropical fruits

Pro tips

• Buy across the street instead for local prices
• Grab coffee at Cofezeria first and just watch the market wake up
• Go downstairs to the fish floor, only pay for what you decide to eat
• Always ask the price before anyone starts cutting fruit
• Visit before 10 AM for passion fruit tasting upstairs

Good to know

• Fruit prices can be 3–5x higher
• Samples often come with pressure to buy
• Be prepared for a high prices

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Rating

4.1 / 5 (27464 reviews)

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