The Algarve · MARKETS
4 reviewed
Good market tours fill up fast on this coast, and the best fill up first. Here are the 4 standouts, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can lock one in before the calendar closes.
Market-to-table cookery class in Loulé, Algarve: shop with Paula, cook seafood cataplana, and eat a multi-course lunch with wine.
“Interesting and funny - both at the same time. paula is such a friendly host. and with the help of her assistant joão everything went well and the dishes were extremely delicious.”
Market shopping in Lagos, then cook Algarve cataplana seafood in a traditional pan with wine and a take-home PDF recipe.
“The Cataplana cooking class was led by three wonderful women with a lot of love and dedication. We bought the seafood together at the fish market and learned a lot about fish and its history. The original location was unusable due to water damage, so we went to a nearby alternative restaurant, which was also beautifully designed and prepared. The group was just the right size (not too many participants), and the atmosphere was very informal. We learned a lot about the regional cuisine and culture. Overall, despite the difficult conditions caused by the water damage, the class was extremely well prepared, the atmosphere was fantastic, and everyone had a…”
Enjoy a 4-hour Algarve day trip to Loulé Market by AC bus: covered produce stalls, traditional crafts, Roma handicrafts, and free castle time.
“L'hôtesse Ana et le chauffeur Paulino sont très gentils. Service plus que parfait. Malheureusement, pas assez de temps, 3h sur place, c'est trop peu.”
Faro market to kitchen: shop ingredients with a chef, learn classic Algarve cataplana (seafood or vegetarian), then eat your lunch.
“Had a great fun time and some good food. We were very well looked after by the chef and the restaurant staff.”
