Bolhão Market

The Bolhão market

The Porto audio-guided tour takes you to the Bolhão market, one of the essential addresses of the city, listed as a historic monument and a high place of local life.

The historic market of Porto

Inaugurated in 1914 on the land of a former marsh, the Bolhão market was to gather the traders who, until then, sold their products in the four corners of the city. Four immense Neo-Gothic-style gates mark the access to this Ali Baba's cave of food, where fishmonger, butcher, delicatessen, pastry shop and florists rub shoulders. Listed as a historic monument in 2006, the market remains one of the most authentic places of Porto, where one gladly slips into the shoes of the inhabitants for a few purchases, amid the colours, the smells and the animation of the stalls.

What there is to see

The Bolhão market charms with its Neo-Gothic gates and the effervescence of its stalls, a reflection of the gastronomy and the art of living of Porto. It is the ideal place to meet the producers, taste the local flavours and soak up the authentic atmosphere of the city. An essential stop for lovers of markets and local products.

Practical information

The Bolhão market is in the centre of Porto. A covered market, it generally comes alive during the day, according to the hours of the traders; access is free.

When was the Bolhão market inaugurated?

In 1914, on the land of a former marsh; it has been listed as a historic monument since 2006.

What is found at the Bolhão market?

Fishmonger, butcher, delicatessen, pastry shop and florists, in a colourful and lively atmosphere.