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Mercado dos Lavradores Market, Madeira
Enjoy a shopping day or go for a stroll in the famous indoor market of Funchal, in Madeira.
Mercado dos Lavradores& Market
© FC Turismo da Madeira
The Mercado dos Lavradores Market offer a colorful selection of the island’s products and turns out to be an excellent place to buy fruits, flowers and Madeiras souvenirs.
Mercado dos Lavradores
© Turismo da Madeira
This famous market was built in the 30s for the fishermen and farmers so that they could sell their products directly to the people. Nowadays, the majority of the stands are owned by traders, even though the original spirit is maintained on Fridays, when the farmers from the furthest areas of Madeira come to Funchal.
Here the flower sellers are dressed with the traditional costumes of the island, especially on the close to the entrance of the market. On their stands, they offer a great variety of flowers and freshly picked bulbs.
The fishing stands are also worth visiting, not just because of the diversity of fresh fish offered, but also to see the odd delicious peixe espada preto (known as Black Scabbardfish for the English speakers), who lives in the great depths of the ocean.
On the top roof, you will find fruit and in-season vegetables stands. The traders usually offer their products to taste them.
This market is worth the visit because of its hubbub and colour, even if you have no intention of buying anything.
More information:
Location:
Rua Dr Fernão Ornelas, Funchal, Madeira.
Ticket price:
Free admission.
Opening hours:
From Monday to Thursday from 7h00 to 16h00
Friday from 7h00 to 20h00
Saturday from 7h00 to 15h00
Recommended Excursions:
Mapa Interactivo:
Madeira
What to see:
- Funchal
- Mercado dos Lavradores Market
- Museu do Vinho da Madeira (Wine Museum of Madeira)
- Arte Sacra Museum of Funchal
- Cathedral of Funchal
- Historical Centre of Funchal
- Santa Clara Convent
- Contemporary Art Museum of Funchal and São Tiago Fortress
- Museu do Bordado do Funchal (Embroidery Museum)
- Jardim Botânico da Madeira (Madeira’s Botanic Garden)
- Parque de Santa Catarina Park
- Museological Area of the São Lourenço Palace
- Henrique and Francisco Franco Museum
- Frederico de Freitas House Museum
- Funchal Natural History Museum
- São João do Pico Fortress
- Igreja do Socorro Church
- Igreja de São Pedro Church
- Capela do Corpo Santo Chapel
- Igreja do Colégio de São João Evangelista Church
- Museu Quinta das Cruzes Museum
- Funchal Toy Museum
- Casa da Luz Electricity Museum
- Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
- Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro
- Pico do Areeiro
- Monte
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte Church
- QuintaTropical Monte Palace
- Terreiro da Luta
- Câmara de Lobos
- Cabo Girão Cape
- Curral das Freiras
- Calheta
- Ponta do Pargo
- Porto Moniz
- Aquário da Madeira Aquarium
- Natural pools of Porto Moniz
- Centro de Ciência Viva de Madeira
- Ponta do Sol
- Paul da Serra
- Ribeira Brava
- Ethnographic Museum of Madeira
- São Vicente
- Grutas de São Vicente Caves
- Ruta da Cal Museum Centre
- Seixal
- Praia da Laje or Jaimaica Beach
- Seixal Natural Pools
- Praia do Porto do Seixal Beach
- Miradouro do Véu da Noiva Overlook
- Santana
- Parque das Queimadas Park
- Madeira Thematic Park
- Ribeiro Frio Natural Park
- Pico Ruivo
- Machico
- Caniçal
- Museu da Baleia (Whale Museum)
- Prainha Beach
- Santa Cruz
- Aquapark
- Praia dos Reis Magos Beach
- Camacha
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