The Saturday morning market in Port Mathurin is the social and commercial centre of the island's week. Farmers come down from the hillside villages with vegetables, dried octopus (ourite), honey, and local preserves. It's not large, but it's genuine — not set up for tourists — and gives a clear sense of how the island feeds itself. Come early; most stalls are packed up by midday.
Port Mathurin Saturday Market
Authentic Saturday market with local produce and dried octopus