This is Faro’s largest fresh produce market. Located in a gorgeous modern building, the market is open until late and is the perfect place to have direct contact with the local food culture. It is recommended to go in the early morning when the food stock is the …

Forum Algarve is one of the town's premier shopping centres, featuring all sorts of fashion stores and restaurants. It is also home to one of the biggest cinema places in the …

Just outside Albufeira you find Algarve Shopping Centre. It is the perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon or just to stay out of the sun and heat for a while. You can find several different shops, both from chains like Zara and C&A but also some small local boutiques. If you get hungry …

When you think of shopping, maybe grocery shopping isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But you find a good selection of brands, fresh fruits and vegetables, live seafood, newly butchered meat and local wines at the Intermarché in Carvoeiro. This international chain has several outlets across the Algarve …

The town of Porches has a long history of pottery production. All items are unique and made by local artists and artisans, including hand-painted dishes, jars, carafes, and tea-sets, among many others. It is a great place to pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir for your loved ones back …

Antonio Manuel Modas is a trendy fashion shop that has been around since 1957. They sell high-end luxury brands and the latest styles for both men and women. It's the right place for those seeking name brand …

Located right in the city centre of Faro, Scoon is a fashion favourite among locals. They have the latest trends in clothes, shoes and accessories for men, women and …

If you like surfing and the lifestyle that comes with it, you will love Jah-Shaka Surf Shop in Lagos. Here you find all the major surf brands such as Quicksilver, Roxy, Analog and Ripcurl. They have everything from boards and equipment to clothes and …

If you like to stroll in an outdoor market and watch the locals shop for fresh fruit and fish directly from the farmers and fishermen, almost every town in Algarve has this kind of food market one or several time a week. For those who prefer to visit a flea market or an auction, …

Garrafeira Rui is a one-of-a-kind wine shop—as soon as you enter this tiny, centrally-located liquor emporium, you'll come across a wall full of Portugal's finest alcoholic beverages, and some international liquors too. Besides its astonishing alcohol selection, Garrafeira Rui also sells traditional sweets and …