Mercado Municipal de Olhão, Municipal market in central Olhão, Portugal
Mercado Municipal de Olhao is a market building in the city center with two sales halls side by side. Vendors here offer fresh fish, seafood, regional produce, and local Algarve products.
The market building rose in the early 1900s in response to the growing fishing industry and commercial needs of Olhao's expanding population. Its structure reflects the town's economic development during this industrial period.
Fishermen and vendors sell their morning catch directly to shoppers and share knowledge about seafood preparation with regular visitors. The daily work here follows the rhythm of fishing and the Atlantic seasons.
The market is busiest in early morning when vendors set up their stalls and fishermen bring their fresh catch. It is best to arrive early to see the widest selection and experience the local trading rhythm.
Many visitors do not know that the two market halls serve different purposes: one focuses mainly on fish and seafood while the other handles vegetables and farm products. This split was planned deliberately to serve different types of buyers.
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