Shopping in Mindelo Market Hall

In the upper part of Mindelo city centre, the old Governor’s Palace stands majestically, and right next door is the freshly renovated municipal market hall. The abundant offerings are surprising, yet bananas, mangoes, passion fruit, sweet potatoes, and all the other tropical fruits and vegetables arrive daily from the fertile regions of the neighbouring island of Santo Antão. The strong demand from city residents attracts both local produce and large deliveries of food aid, consisting of grain, corn, and beans. From the market hall’s upper floor, we overlook the lined-up stalls, whose cleanliness contrasts with the dusty and dirty surroundings.