Travel Reference
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TOP MARKETS
Every sizable town has a local produce market where you can assemble a feast of a picnic (breads, cheeses,
olives, fruits, vegetables, smoked meats and more) for very little cash. Here are a few of our favourites:
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Mercado da Ribeira
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), Lisbon
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Mercado do Livramento
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, Setúbal
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Mercado
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), Olhã
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Mercado Municipal
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), Évora
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Mercado Municipal Dom Pedro V
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), Coimbra
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Mercado Municipal
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), Braga
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Mercado do Bolhão
, Porto
Food & Wine Festivals
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Rota de Sabores Tradicionais
Running from January to May, this culinary fair in Évora features traditional specialit-
ies served at select restaurants throughout the town. (
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Festival Internacional do Chocolate
Chocolate lovers descend on the pretty medieval town of Óbidos in March.
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Festa de Santo António
Lisbon's lively street party is a great opportunity to feast on chargrilled sardines and roast
suckling pig. (
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Feira do Alvarinho
In July, Monção in the Minho pays its respects to its most famous produce, the refreshing Alvar-
inho white wine. (
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Festival do Marisco
A sinful seafood festival held in August in the Algarve. (
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Cozinha dos Ganhões
The lively culinary festival held in Estremoz runs from late November to early December.
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