LOULÉ MUNICIPAL MARKET
In the heart of the city stands the Municipal Market building, traditionally referred to as "A Praça". Opened in 1908, the construction of this building was the landmark architectural project of the first decade of the 20th century in the Municipality of Loulé.
In the neo-Arab style, it has four halls and four access doorways, and the aim was for its magnitude to symbolise the size and prosperity of the Municipality. Given its location and characteristics, this building is the main symbol of the city of Loulé, and was awarded the Tourism Prize in 2008.
It is still the place of choice for many people to do their shopping, because the best fish and fruit, and the freshest greens and vegetables are to be found here, as well as a wide range of handicraft items
Held: From Monday to Saturday
Period: All year round
Place: Municipal Market
Time: 7am - 3pm
PRODUCE MARKET
This market is held every Saturday morning, around the Municipal Market, with agricultural producers from all over the Municipality making their fresh products available to visitors, in a blend of colours and flavours that recall Arab markets; a truly popular settings that turns the streets into an unusual and charming palette of colours.
Held: Every Saturday
Period: All year round
Place: Streets surrounding the Municipal Market
Time: 7am - 1.30pm
WEEKLY MARKET
In parallel with the Produce Market, the Weekly Market is one of Loulé's mais attractions on Saturday mornings and, indeed, a visit to "Loulé Market" is one of the best-selling tours to the city of Loulé. At this open-air market, you can purchase clothes, footwear, costume jewellery, different types of handicrafts, linen and items for the home, in a setting that is just like a fair. Whether it's to buy a souvenir, an item of clothing or to enjoy the atmosphere that can be experienced every Saturday, countless people go there hoping tu pick up a bargain.
Venture out to the babulous Weekly Market and take the oportunity to haggle over some the prices,
Held: Every Saturday
Period: All year round
Place: In front of the Convent of Santo António, as you leave the city on the way to Boliqueime/Albufeira
Time: 9am - 1pm
SPRING AND AUTUMN THEMED MARKETS
Held: Every Saturday from April to June (Spring Market)
Every Saturday from September to December (Autumn Market)
Place: Historical Zone of the City of Loulé
POPULAR FAIR
Held: 3rd weekend in July
Place: The square in front of the courthouse
WINTER FAIR OF THE SERRA
Held: 1st or 2nd weekend in December
Place: Pavilion of Expo-algarve NERA - Loulé Industrial Zone
source: câmara municipal loulé
