Mercado do Peixe
Pick fresh prawns, lobster, and crab at the seaside fish market, then hand them to the stalls next door to be cooked on the spot. This is Maputo's most authentic way to eat.
The Mercado do Peixe fish market is located along the Marginal seafront road. The front stalls sell the day's catch, including prawns, lobster, crab, squid, and various fish. Once you've made your selection, hand it to the restaurants at the back, which charge a cooking fee by weight. You can have your seafood grilled, fried, or served with piri-piri chili sauce, and pair it with a bottle of local 2M beer. Bargaining is the norm, so first confirm the price per kilogram and the cooking fee. The market is about a 15-minute drive from the city center and is busiest in the evenings and on weekends.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Costa do Sol & Avenida Marginal
- Igreja de Santo António da Polana
- Polana Serena Hotel
- FEIMA Craft Market
- Núcleo de Arte
- Natural History Museum of Mozambique
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- Independence Square & City Hall