DK Travel : The Algarve : Shopping

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Centro Comercial de Portimão

Modest in size when compared with other malls in the region, Portimão nevertheless tempts shoppers with a choice of 62 stores selling everything from microwaves to shoe horns, bikinis to mountain bikes.
Centro Comercial Modelo de Portimão

The Modelo hypermarket is the huge anchor store in this busy shopping complex.
Charcutaria, Castelo de Vide

Bottles of wine, honey, sweets and cakes, and spicy sausages make up some of the regional goodies for sale in this traditionalloja (shop).
Coisas de Monsaraz

Homemade jams and other assorted knick-knacks can be bought from this friendly little arts and craft shop nestling in the shadows of the castle walls.
Forum Algarve Shopping Centre

With an architectural design inspired by Faro’s historical centre, this is the region’s biggest shopping mall.
Forum Algarve, Faro

Created with much more than shopping in mind, Forum Algarve is the biggest mall of its kind in the region, attracting visitors and residents alike. Over 200 shops, boutiques and department stores, as well as an enormous hypermarket and family entertainment centre are imaginatively incorporated into an architectural design inspired by Faro’s historic city centre.
Lagos Surf Center

An outlet for O’Neill, Ripcurl, Billabong and Quicksilver, you’ll find everything you need to surf here, including a dizzying choice of boards and pretty beachwear. The guys behind the counter can arrange surf schools and safaris, as well as other watersports.
Loja Astrolabio, Mértola

A fantastic collection of handmade ceramic art and reproductions of Phoenician, Roman and medieval glass artifacts.
Loja da Quinta

With its impressive range of home-made liqueurs and opportunities to sample some delicious regional fare, this modest handicrafts store in Querença’s main square is definitely worth the drive.
Loulé Market

On Saturday mornings this market bursts with the freshest harvest from the ocean and the hinterland. Delicate sprigs of herbs and spices hang over pots of honey and jam. Cakes made from fig and almond compete for space with loops of smoked sausage, fresh fish glisten and everywhere it seems are blooms of bright flowers.