Shops are open a little later than other places in Europe, usually around 9:30AM-19.30PM, and the lunch breaks can be quite long, usually from 1PM to 3PM.
Shopping streets
Rua 5 de Outubro: From Praça do Giraldo to Sé. It's a pedestrian street with several small shops where you can buy souvenirs and clothes. The most typical souvenirs are honey, olives, all kind of object made by cork, home made jams, slippers made by sheep wool, etc.
Rua João de Deus: a number of independent shops and services and well as known brands such as Pull and Bear, Pepe Jeans, Kids' Class, etc.
There are no malls in Ãvora.
Markets
Farmers' market, praça 1º de Maio close to the public garden. 6AM-13PM Saturday. An out door market offering the freshest fruits and vegetables from the local farmers.
Food market, praça 1º de Maio inside the building in the middle of the square. Every day in the morning. You can find fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, hams, flowers, bread, meat, and other local food.
