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As a tourist you can find lots of interesting items in good prices in either the municipal or the regional markets. 
Regional Markets are roving markets which set up for the day in fair grounds. You can buy anything from light bulbs to remarkably  low priced footwear and clothes.

Regional Markets Schedule
Monday 1st Portimao, S.Marcos
  2nd Algoz
  3rd Silves, Aljezur, Tavira
  4th Messines
Tuesday 1st Albufeira
  2nd Alvor
  3rd Albufeira
  4th  ---------
Wednesday 1st Alte( St Margarida), Quarteira
  2nd Qurteira
  3rd Qurteira
  4th Qurteira
Thursday 1st Armacao, Fuzeta, Vila do Bispo
  2nd Vaqueiros
  3rd Alte, Armacao
  4th Boliqueime
Friday 1st Sagres
  2nd Monchique, Moncarapacho
  3rd ------------
  4th ------------
Saturday 1st Lagos, Loule, S. Bras, Benafim
  2nd Loule, Rogil, S.Bras
  3rd Loule, S.Bras
  4th Loule, S. Bras
Sunday 1st Almacil
  2nd Estoi,Lagoa  (except July and August)
  3rd Vila Nova de Cacela
  4th Almacil,Santa Catarina

In the municipal markets everything is colourfully laid out on stalls under one or two roofs.
  • Opening Days for Municipal Markets:
    • Most markets open Monday to Saturday, mornings only.
    • Albufeira market is open on Sunday  but closed on Monday
    • Faro market is open every day.
  • Prices almost always refer to the price per kilo.

Useful tip Monday is not a good day to shop for fish as Algarve fishermen generally have Sunday night off.