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Market day in Loulé
Report by Norman Mark:
I have near zero-tolerance for shopping. After twenty minutes in any clothing store, I'm ready to impale myself on sharpened coat hangers. Ten minutes in an antique shop and I'm looking to end it all on an apple corer. But shopping at Loule on Saturday is not to be missed!
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Cock of Barcelos
is one of the most famous touristic icon from portugal.
It is a Portuguese legend about a banquet given by a rich landowner in Barcelos. The silver was stolen and one of the guests was accused of the theft. He was tried by the court and found guilty. The man was condemned to be hanged. The magistrate granted the man a final chance to prove his case. Seeing a cock nearby he said "If I am innocent the cock will crow". The cock rose, crowed and the prisoner was allowed to go free.
The cock is therefore a symbol of faith, justice, good luck and hope.
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Gypsy Market
Every first saterday of the month there is a gypsy market where you can buy the seconds of Portugals textile and shoe industry at some incredible bargain prices.
Explore all of the stalls and haggle with gypsies for the best buys - the locals say the best buys are cotton goods, footwear and pottery, so don't hesitate, this is your chance to practice your bargaining skills!
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