Loule is one of the Algarve's larger towns located just off the coast North of Faro. Loule holds on Saturdays a typical Portuguese market, with the locals selling fish, fruit and fresh vegetables. Local craftsmen, coppersmiths, basket and harness makers have stalls, and you can browse for traditional goods. Of course, as with all markets these days there are areas of cheap imports but thankfully as the market is inland there is plenty of locally produced items too.

Loule is a city that dates back to medieval times with a charter in 1266. The ruined walls of the castle date back to the 12th century. There are several monuments that are worth taking the time out to look at including the the old Moorish well, The Graca Convent portals Misericordia Church and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Conception.

The Loule carnival is well worth a visit and is always a very colourful affair with many influences.

Getting There

Loule is a turning off the main motorway directly opposite the airport turning for Faro.

Loule market - at the end of R. da Nossa Senhora da Piedade, in front of the Convent de St. Antonio, at the exit to Boliqueime/Albufeira.

Even Better

Click here for a list of the all the Algarve Markets.

Visit the 2009 Loulle Carnival 21 Feb 2009 - 25 Feb 2009.