Mindelo Municipal Market

The Market

In Cape Verde, markets still preserve a fairly high importance in local commerce, given the absence of large commercial surfaces. And the Mindelo market is an important vehicle in the dynamization of local commerce.

Why visit?

The charm of this market begins in its well-preserved colonial-style building. Its location is excellent, on one of Mindelo’s main streets.

The market is very well organized. And despite the hustle and bustle at certain times of the day, especially in the morning, it is a much quieter place than the typical open-air regional markets. Agriculture and fishing are two of the most important means of livelihood in Cape Verde. Thus, at the Mindelo Municipal Market, you can get various local products, many coming from the fertile neighboring island of Santo Antão, but also from other islands, such as Santiago or Fogo.

A place to meet the locals

By visiting the market, it is also possible to understand the lifestyle of Cape Verdeans, and what is important in their daily lives. It is also an opportunity to interact with local people and learn a little more about them.

Visit the São Vicente municipal market, a place not to be missed, which together with the fish market, offer fresh, quality products for your diet.