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Markets and independent shops in Praia

8 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Praia.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Praia

  1. BuyMarket

    Mercado Municipal

    Mercado Central

    Food and artisanal objects for sale from the early morning. It's a vibrant, colourful place worth visiting for every visitor, except that it's not a good place if you suffer from claustrophobia as it can get pretty crammed. Also, watch out for pickpockets.

  2. Buy

    Mercado de Sucupira

    Another market to visit; the same precautions apply.

  3. BuyBookshop

    Pedro Cardoso

    R. José Gonçalves

  4. BuyMarket

    Mercado Cotchi Pó

    Mercado para venda de produtos Hortícolas

    Open now · closes 8 pm

  5. BuyMarket

    Ponta Belém

    Escada de Ponta Belem

    Open now · closes 7 pm

  6. BuyDeli

    LactoPaiva

  7. BuyBookshop

    Livraria diocesana

  8. BuyCoffee roaster

    Torrefactora Santiago – Cafés de Cabo Verde

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Praia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.