Christmas Markets in the Algarve
My Algarve Life
Here is a list of some of the Christmas Markets happening throughout December in the Algarve.
Here’s a roundup of Local Christmas Markets and Christmas Villages in the Algarve.
Firstly, how do they work?
Christmas Markets
They are generally held over the weekend and occasionally on public holidays. Where there is a local everyday market, they may start selling christmas style treats and artesian goods throughout December.
Christmas Villages.
They all have different names, and are usually closed on Mondays and or Wednesdays. They are designed for kids, completely free and often include: Santa's house, market, sled rink, ice rink, mini-trains and amusements for the little ones.
See all the details below! I’ll include dates where possible, locations, and highlights — Of course there are probably, many things I have missed, so let me know! For more details council run events, check with the local Câmara.
Albufeira
Christmas Markets
Ferreiras
6 and 7 December, Largo da Nora | Nora Square (near the Stadium), from 14:00
Albufeira
20 & 21 December, EMA - Espaço Multitusos de Albufeira (near LIDL), From 14:00
Almancil
The Almancil Christmas Market will be on 19, 20 & 21st December from 14:30 -19:00, in Jardim dos Sonhos.
Faro
Christmas Markets
Christmas Market in the Manuel Bívar Garden, 7th December - 23 December. 10:00 am to 19:00 from Sunday to Thursday. 10:00 am to 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Jardim Manuel Bivar, Faro.
Lagos
Christmas Markets
Mercado da Avenida | 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20 & 21 December | 10h00-12h00 and 15h30-17h30 (Saturdays). 10h30-12h30 and 15h30-17h30 (Sundays).
Christmas Village
November 29 to December 24 | Praça do Infante, Lagos. From 14h30-21h00 on weekdays, and 10h30-21h00 on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays.
Loule
Christmas Markets
Sierra Christmas Fair
December 6, 7 and 8 Serra Christmas Fair, which will take place in the building of the old Carnival warehouse, next to the Santo António Convent, Loulé, 12:00 to 20:00.
Aldeia dos Sonhos Loule (“village of dreams”/Christmas village)
Open Tuesdays - Saturdays, 14:30 - 19:00. Sundays, 10:30 -19:00. The Aldeia dos Sonhos is spread around Loule town; between the Convento Espirito Santa, Largo do Francisco and Praca Dom Alfonso lll.
Olhao
Christmas Markets
8, 9, 10 - 15, 16 and 17 December. From 11:00 - 19:00, Associação Cultural Re-Criativa República 14 (near the Church in Olhão’s Avenida da República), Olhao.
Porches
Christmas Market
5, 6 and 7th December, Christmas Markets and age spread around the streets of Porches.
Portimao
Christmas market
Located in the Parking area of Largo da Antiga Lota (Portimão Ribeirinha Zone). Weekdays 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, weekends, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Sonho de Natal/ Christmas Village
1 December to 6 January, Sonho de Natal, Santa’s house is open from 10:00 - 20:00, Ice Rink is open 14:00 – 20:00.
Quarteira
Christmas Markets
12th, 14th, 19th and 22nd December, 10-18:00, Rua Vasco Da Gama, Quarteira.
Aldeia dos Sonhos Quarteira (“village of dreams”/Christmas village)
Praça do Mar, 1st December - January 6th. Open from 14:30 - 19:00.
São Brás de Alportel
Christmas Market
Noite Vermelha /Red Night, 6 December, Largo de São Sebastião, Comércio Local, 15h00-23h30.
Tavira
Christmas Markets
Various dates held in Jardim das Palmeiras from Saturday, November 29 to January 4.
Vila Natal/ Christmas Village
Santa’s House in Jardim do Coreto from December 6 to January 6. And in Santa Luzia, 19 to 21 Dec, 11:00 - 20:00, Largo da Igreja, Santa Luzia.
Vila Real de Santo António
Christmas Markets
7 December, 10:30 - 16:00, Cacela Velha
Natal na Aldeia de Santa Rita, 13 Dec 10h00 -17:00, Santa Rita
Mercado Mensal De Cacela, 21 Dec 8:00 - 14:00, Vila Nova de Cacela
But that’s not all…..
In this blog post, have focused on all the Council led markets and events, if you are looking for more of a general run down, see my other Post, Christmas Events in the Algarve.
Hot tip……
Book ahead. Many of the resort events (non Câmara events) tend to be quite busy, and may require reservations.
Check official websites closer to the dates. Schedules, times, or event details can change. Some events may even be canceled or rescheduled.