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Mercado de Benfica

7.5Friend Score / 10

#5 of 8 Markets & Food Halls in Lisbon

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A large, traditional covered market in the working-class Benfica neighborhood that remains a genuine hub for local shopping rather than tourism. The fish section is particularly strong, with an impressive variety of fresh Atlantic catch at fair prices, and the vegetable stalls are stocked with seasonal Portuguese produce. It's busy on weekend mornings when the surrounding streets also host a small street market. Getting there requires a bit of effort from the city center, which keeps the crowds authentically local.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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7.5/10
  • Value9.0
  • iconic5.0
  • excellence7.0
  • Crowd level5.0
  • Authenticity9.0
  • Accessibility6.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.