Portugal’s cradle of Christianity (and Vinho Verde) is rich with sweet delights and one of the most beautiful views in the country.
Everyone loves flowers. But, Braga is really in love with flowers. Even some of the Calçada Portuguesa (sidewalk tiles) have floral designs.
As we walked up to the Mercado Municipal, I noticed lots and lots of people with large bouquets of flowers. Women and men, young and old, it seemed everyone had recently purchased flowers. It wasn’t even a holiday.
Then, I got inside the market and I saw where they came from.
Some markets might have a single floral stall, maybe a handful. But in Braga there’s dozens of vendors making arrangements and selling flowers. It definitely put a smile on my face.
There’s also lots of produce vendors selling fresh fruit and veggies along with stalls selling nuts, spices, and candy. Recently, the market expanded by adding a food court.
Give yourself some time to walk around and check out what’s on offer because there’s so much there.