Bolhão Market
Mercado do Bolhão
A neoclassical traditional market that opened in 1914 and reopened in 2022 after restoration, with seafood, ham, cheese and snacks.
Bolhão Market is Porto’s most famous traditional market. Its two-story iron-framed structure surrounds a rectangular courtyard, and after years of repairs it reopened in 2022. The ground floor has fishmongers, butchers, fruit and vegetable stalls and flower stands. Upstairs, small restaurants and prepared-food stalls offer canned sardines, salt cod, the Porto ham sandwich, cheese and tastings of port wine. Entry is free, and the market is closed on Sundays. Come in the morning to experience the local atmosphere. The market is right by Bolhão station on Metro Lines A to F, and Capela das Almas and Santa Catarina Street are nearby.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–8:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am–6:00 pm; closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Capela das Almas
- Rua de Santa Catarina & Majestic Café
- Igreja de Santo Ildefonso
- Avenida dos Aliados
- São Bento Railway Station
- Porto Cathedral
- Livraria Lello
- Clérigos Church & Tower