Shops are open 0900-1300 and 1500-1900, Monday to Friday, closing lunchtime Saturday. The siesta, so much a part of life in nearby Spain is not observed here, but two hours for lunch is the norm. Supermarkets may open 0800-2000 weekdays. Your representative will be pleased to advise which supermarkets open on Sundays.
Fresh fruit and vegetables can be purchased at markets held daily in the market buildings of Lagos, Albufeira, Loule, Portimao and Armacao de Pera. Larger markets where you can buy clothes, shoes and handicrafts are held the following days:
Lagos ……………………..first Saturday of the month
Quarteira ……………….every Wednesday morning
Portimao ………………..first Monday of the month
Loule……………………….every Saturday morning
Silves………………………. third Monday of the month
Albufeira ……………….every Tuesday morning