The market "Lavradores" property in Funchal, perhaps, is the most picturesque place in the city. This market is also called the Municipal market, or farmers market.

In Portuguese the market called "Mercado doshas, Lavradores" and is located in the old part of the city. The two-story market building was constructed in 1930-ies. The total market area is 9600 sq. m. the architecture of the building you can see the features of both modernism and art Deco. Particular attention is drawn to the scenic panel, terracotta tiled floor. Ceramic tile that adorns the entrance to the market and internal walls, made famous Portuguese porcelain factory, which is located in the Herdade Skaven.

The Grand opening of the market took place on 25 November 1940. On the project of the building was created by renowned Portuguese architect Edmundo Tavares. On the market their products expose farmers, fishermen, gardeners, who come from different points of the island of Madeira. Fruit pavilion is famous for a gorgeous selection of exotic fruits such as passion fruit, banana, mango, cactus fruits, tropical guava. You can also buy Handicrafts and enjoy a huge range of seafood. It is worth noting that on the shelves of the fishing pavilion, you can buy almost all kinds of fish and shellfish that are not only in the coastal waters of Madeira, but also in the waters of the Azores. In the pavilion of flowers in addition to flowers you can also buy bulbs or seedlings of flowers and strange plants that grow on the island.

The market is worth a visit on a Friday or Saturday, as manufacturers bring to market its products closer to the end of the week.