Mercado dos Lavradores (farmers' market)

The Mercado dos Lavradores is undoubtedly a beautiful and vibrant market, full of colorful displays of many different fruits. It's definitely worth visiting just to see the aesthetic and variety. ​However, it seems heavily geared towards tourists, as the prices are quite high. For example, I was charged €10.27 for just a small banana and half a dragon fruit. While the produce looks amazing, be prepared for steep prices compared to local alternatives. Come for the sights, but shop carefully!

Traditional market that has had to turn to tourism in order to survive. Today, almost all the stalls are focused on tourists — you’ll rarely see a local shopping here. A clear example is the fish market square, where tourists don’t buy and only a few stalls are still open, with hardly any customers. Meanwhile, fruit stalls selling at €50/kg and souvenir stands are packed. These kinds of places deserve more protection. That said, I came to buy fruit for breakfast and was happy to find a wide variety available

The market is not big but you get to see many interesting local fruits, vegetables, plants/ seeds, sweets and herbs. The toilets are clean and plenty of cafes to sit down and take a break.

📍 Visited the Farmers Market on a Friday 🛍️ I didn’t read the reviews beforehand just excited like most tourists to experience a local farmers market! 💸 I only realized I'd overpaid when I later visited a regular supermarket. I bought a dragon fruit for €7 each, something I’ve always wanted to try... only to find the same fruit at the supermarket for €3.50. Ouch. 🏛️ The building itself is beautiful and definitely worth checking out. It’s a nice stop if you're sightseeing. ⚠️ Buyer beware: not everything is fairly priced, and prices can vary widely between stalls. Don’t accept the first offer shop around a bit. 🌟 Not all bad though it’s still a good tourist experience. Just go with your eyes open, take your time, and enjoy the atmosphere.

Colorful, vibrant, and full of life—Mercado dos Lavradores is a must-see in Funchal. The tropical fruit stalls are visually stunning, with exotic varieties you likely won’t find back home. Yes, some prices are touristy, but if you go in knowing that, it’s still a fun and tasty experience. The passion fruit flavors alone are worth sampling—just ask the price before you buy. Great spot for photos, a quick fruit tasting, or just soaking in the local energy.

We enjoyed walking around the market. It's a lovely place to visit. But fruit is expensive - I suppose it's a tourist trap. Was told by a local that they never shop there.

This traditional market is great! Some stalls were full of people waiting to be served as they were so busy, the large fruit stall downstairs seemed to be a bit of a tourist trap, with pre wrapped fruit ready to eat, however if you venture up the stairs there is some amazing fruit stalls. As well as an incredible view of the fish tables with the workers cutting the fresh fish off as you order it. This was a lovely trip to this local market, I would recommend, just keep your wits about you for pricing and haggling techniques.

Subject: Complaint Regarding Overcharging at Mercado dos Lavradores We recently visited Mercado dos Lavradores in Madeira and purchased the following fruits: one Pepino Melon, one Maracuja Ananás, and one Monstera. We paid €35 for these items. Pepino Melon – €19.50 per kg • Maracuja Ananás – €25 per kg • Monstera – 29€ per kg My husband paid the amount without issue at the time, but later, at home, I realized that we were overcharged. The vendors on the first floor, right-hand side, acted extremely unfairly. Many other customers have left comments regarding similar experiences, yet no action has been taken so far, which is truly disappointing. We kindly request that this matter be investigated and appropriate measures taken to ensure that customers are treated fairly.