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Olhão Market

Olhão, Portugal

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Olhão Market

Two red-brick halls from 1916 stand near the Ria Formosa harbour in Olhão, one for fish and seafood and one for fruit, vegetables and local produce. The fish hall is the draw, and a farmers' market fills the outside on Saturdays.

Highlights

  • Clams, oysters and fresh fish
  • Pastel de nata and bica
  • Farturas and churros

Good to know

  • Closed on Mondays
  • Stalls close early in the afternoon
  • Cash required, ATMs at entrances

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