Funchal, Madeira

One of the main shopping attractions is the Mercados dos Lavradores, or the Farmers' Market, which first opened its doors in 1940. The facade, main entrance, as well as the walls of the fish market are adorned with traditional Azulejos depicting regional themes, executed by João Rodrigues. You can find local, exotic fruits and vegetables and spices that fill the building with a fragrant aroma. A trademark of Mercados dos Lavradores is the women who sell their products whilst wearing traditional and colourful Madeiran costumes.

It has been described as one of the largest bookstores in Europe where you can buy Portuguese and English literature. Livraria Esperança provides you with an enormous variety of books in every genre and for any age group.

Even though in comparison to some other malls La Vie Shopping Center is quite small, it makes up for the fact by offering a huge variety of shops. The modern shopping centre offers clothing, toy shops, a supermarket and much more.

The best place to feed your inner-chocoholic is UauCacau. They have dozens and dozens of different kinds of chocolates and flavours that you could possibly dream of. The favourite flavours of return customers are rose and black pepper, pistachio with caramel and salt, and dark chocolate with ginger.