Outdoor events as Xmas markets and Fairs are the places to spot the next big gift for the festive season

The festive season is not the same without the merriment of Xmas markets and fairs; and while complying with all the protective health measures to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, it is still possible to visit these traditional stalls and find that one gift you’ve been longing for.

Here are some of the most charming markets that will get you into the most festive spirit in no time. Tick off your Christmas shopping list at Porto's Xmas markets and festive fairs, and find unique gifts, such as joyful crafts, handmade gifts, and original art pieces.

Mercado de Natal, at Praça da Batalha

The market runs till 31st December. It is an all national product market, boasting original and unique presents for your loved ones.

This year, there won’t be the side entertainment, for preventive measures. The market opens every day at 10am, and it runs between Monday and Friday, with closing time at 8pm and on weekends it closes at 1pm; on 24th and 31st December, the market closes at 4pm.

Other markets and fairs in town

Mercado da Alegria

13, 20, 27 December

At Jardim do Passeio Alegre

From 10am to 6pm

Mercado de Artesanato do Porto

10 to 13 December

17 to 20 December

24 to 27 December

31 Dec to 3 Jan

At Praça de Parada Leitão

From 10am to 6pm

Feira de Artesanato da Batalha

Entire month of December

At Largo de Santo Ildefonso

From 9am to 8pm

Mercado da Ribeira

Entire month of December

At Cais da Ribeira (next to the Pilar of Bridge Luís I)

From 10am to 8pm

Antiques and Junk Fair (Feira de Antiguidades e Velharias)

19 December

At Praça de Francisco Sá Carneiro

From 8am to 6pm

Philately and numismatic Fair (Feira de Numismática, Filatelia e Colecionismo)

13, 20 and 27 December

3 January

At Praça de D. João I

From 8am to 1pm

Bird Fair (Feira dos Passarinhos)

13, 20 and 27 December

3 January

At Passeio das Fontainhas

From 7am to 1pm

Mercado Porto Belo

Every Saturday

At Praça de Carlos Alberto

From 10am to 7pm

Mercado do Vilar – Xmas Special

12 and 13 December

At Rua do Vilar, 54/54A, Porto

From 10am to 1pm

Due to the ongoing Emergency State and the contingency measures in place, all markets and fairs must follow a mandatory curfew during the weekends (closing time is 1pm). All preventive measures are in place, namely mandatory use of face masks and physical distancing.