The Mercado dos Lavradores or Farmers Market is a great place to taste the local fare direct from the source!
The market is open Monday to Friday 7a.m. to 8p.m. and Saturday 7a.m. to 2p.m. At this market in the Old Town of Funchal you will find tourists and locals alike shopping for everything from flowers to music to fabulous fresh fish.
There are numerous other smaller markets located around the island that are often less frequented by tourists but still a great place to peruse the merchandise!