Mercado do Bolhão

Wander the bustling stalls and sample small bites from various vendors, pairing your food with a fresh juice or a glass of local green wine.

In their own words: “For lunch, head to Mercado do Bolhão, Porto's oldest and most famous markets. Wander the bustling stalls and grab small bites of food from different vendors. Pair it with a fresh juice or a glass of green wine...”

Explore this evolving market for both traditional produce and modern stalls offering local specialties like cheese, oysters, and wine by the glass.

In their own words: “Next up is Bolhão, which used to be one of the most important and charismatic markets in the city... Now, there are also stalls selling little platters of local specialties... And then alongside of those, you'll have the old school gray hair up in a bun, ladies who are selling their fresh fruits and vegetables and flowers and fish and all the other good things that you expect in the market.”

Immerse yourself in local life at this historic market, browsing fresh produce, local delicacies, and traditional crafts.

In their own words: “For local eats, skip the touristy riverside and head to Marcato Dubulho or small taverns in Bonfim and Sedeta.”