We took the morning trip to Loule gypsy market,our second visit,its well worth a visit,we were warned about pick pockets,but we had no problems?loads of bargains to be had,we got our xmas shopping,and met a lot of nice stallholders,just be carefull .Highly recommend,for a fun inexpensive saturday morning out,we will be Loule.Also a nice little village square,if you don't want... More

The gypsy market is like every other gypsy market, full of tat and pushy stall holders. Had gone to the one in Quarteira a couple of years previously and this was identical in almost every sense, including the stuff for sale. However, the town itself is full of lots of great little shops, many of the linens on sale at... More

I was very dissappointed! Everything you read about this Saturday market gives the impression that you will find local handicraft items. Every 2nd stall has exactly the same things, and if you read the labels, most items are not even made in Portugal! I found walking in the streets, browsing through those shops more rewarding. Not to be confused with... More

Every Saturday there is a "Gypsy Market" as they call it in Loule. There are probably more than a hundred stalls selling everything from fashion to local handicrafts to jewellery and shoes. The stalls have awnings stretched beteween them to make it shady throughout. Customers are about half and half locals and tourists. It is a short walk from the... More