DK Travel : The Algarve : Western Region : Shopping

Aljezur Gypsy Market

A lively gypsy troupe trundles into Aljezur on the third Monday of every month with an extraordinary array of clothing, household items and foodstuffs at bargain prices.
Atelier Opalina

A stunning range of hand-made jewellery fashioned out of gold, silver, mother-of-pearl and precious stones.
Barão de São João Flea Market

Jolly open-air antiques market and handicrafts fair on the fourth Sunday of every month.
Cabo de São Vicente Lighthouse Crochet Workshop

Baskets full of crocheted bootees, pin cushions, coasters and table mats, all intricately woven in white and embellished with colourful decoration.
Casa dos Arcos

One of the few places in the Algarve where you can purchasecadeiras de tesoura , the folding wooden chairs, which are hand-crafted to an ancient Roman design.
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.
Mediconforto

Cavernous health food shop with a huge selection of minerals, vitamins, homeopathic remedies and natural cosmetics.
Rua Cândido dos Reis / Rua 25 de Abril, Lagos

The busiest streets in town, where shoppers can browse the rows of stores and boutiques for jewellery, handicrafts and fashion.
São Vicente Giftshop

The place to shop for quality linen and colourful ceramics. Also a bookshop of sorts and snack bar.
Zambezi Art Gallery

A celebration of all things African, this gallery displays a wealth of artifacts and offers a stunning range for sale, including Congolese beer coolers and Nigerian wood sculpture.