Loulé Municipal Market is a historic and public building located in the city. It is both the largest market in the Algarve and the oldest in the region. Opened in June 1908, the construction of a market for the sale of fish, fruit and vegetables had been a desire for some time, despite the fact that the location of its construction was the subject of major discussions among the Louletanos.
According to Postal, Alfredo Costa Campos was the architect responsible for executing the project. With a total of four pavilions and four access gates, the Loulé Municipal Market adopted the Arabic-inspired revivalist style, according to the Algarve municipality's website. Its large size aims to symbolise the prosperity of the city of Loulé.
With 26 stores and 78 stalls available, the market is open from Monday to Saturday, between 7am and 3pm. On Saturdays, between 7am and 1pm, the so-called “Producers Market” takes place, where traders spread out along the streets surrounding the building to sell regional products, with emphasis on oranges, pomegranates, almonds, dried fig, carob and honey.