It was supposed to be just a trip to the market, but it turned into an unusual and fun episode for a group of Spanish tourists visiting Madeira. The friends just wanted to buy fruit to prepare a salad, but the value of the receipt left them completely incredulous.
A colorful market with surprising prices
According to Mundo Deportivo, a Spanish website specializing in sports, the travelers were at the Mercado dos Lavradores, in Funchal, when they decided to purchase “a cob, four dates, two mangoes and some plantains”. From the outset, a simple and modest purchase. However, the final value exceeded 70 euros. The price seemed so absurd that the tourists couldn’t contain their laughter when they saw the amount printed on the receipt.
According to the same source, the group decided to share the moment on TikTok. In the video, one of the young women comments with laughter: “What did I tell you? One hundred euros, I’m sure”, while her friends try to process the price of the fruit. Another adds, in an amusing tone: “When I saw you asking for one of each type of banana, I realized that the disaster was already done.”
The charm (and cost) of Mercado dos Lavradores
Mundo Deportivo recalls that the Mercado dos Lavradores is one of the mandatory stops for anyone visiting the island of Madeira, both for the variety of products and the vibrant atmosphere, as well as for the direct contact with local sellers.
However, this market is also known for charging higher prices for some products, especially those aimed at tourists.
Exotic fruits, jams and spices can reach prices considerably higher than those practiced in other parts of the city, explains the publication. Spanish tourists, unaware of this reality, ended up paying an amount that many internet users considered “worthy of a full lunch in a luxury restaurant”.
A lesson in tourism and caution
The episode quickly went viral and served to warn other travelers about the risks of “tourist prices” in traditional markets. The recommendation is simple: always confirm the price before buying, especially in places that are very popular with foreign visitors.
According to , this situation is not unprecedented. In destinations with a large tourist influx, it is common to find products with inflated prices, especially when it comes to exotic fruits or regional products that arouse curiosity.
‘Laugh so you don’t cry’
Despite the unexpected amount, the friends decided to face the episode with good humor. Between laughter and amazement, the group ended up turning the incident into a fun memory of the trip to Madeira.
The video shared on social media received thousands of views and hundreds of comments. Many users recognized themselves in the situation, admitting they had already had similar experiences when traveling.
Others took the opportunity to praise the good disposition of the protagonists, who managed to transform an unexpected story into a light and viral story.
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