What started as a simple visit to a local market ended with an unusual story that is making waves on social media. A Spanish content creator found herself involved in a ridiculous situation during her vacation on this Portuguese island, and the final bill left her speechless.
The protagonist of the story is the user @flamanteshopp, who shared on TikTok her experience at Mercado dos Lavradores, in Funchal, on Madeira Island. The idea was simple: buy some fresh fruit to prepare some Macedonia during the trip. But what seemed like a banal purchase turned into an unexpected episode when it came time to pay, according to Diario AS.
A difficult account to ‘swallow’
According to the video, the young woman only bought four dates, two mangoes, some bananas and an ear of corn. The total price? A surprising 72 euros. “We wanted to make fruit macedonia”, she explained, still in disbelief at the price presented.
The reaction was not long in coming. Between laughs, the creator commented: “Wow! What an exaggeration! I was completely speechless…”, showing herself both shocked and amused by the situation. The video quickly went viral, accumulating thousands of views and comments — many of them from users amazed at the final bill. “Let me get this straight… They steal from you and still laugh?”, reacted a follower.
Famous market… more controversial
The Mercado dos Lavradores is one of the most visited places by tourists passing through the Portuguese island of Madeira, known for its colorful benches and variety of tropical fruits. However, it has also gained notoriety for the high prices charged at some sales outlets, says the same source.
Many visitors report similar experiences: products with no visible price and surprising final prices only revealed at the time of payment. Even so, the market continues to be one of the main tourist attractions in Funchal, visited both by those looking for regional products and by those who want to discover a piece of local culture.
Divided reactions on social media
@flamanteshopp’s post sparked an online debate about commercial practices in tourist areas, according to . Some users considered the situation a “theft” and warned of the need to always check prices before buying. Others viewed the episode with humor, saying that the experience was “worth the story” and that it became “the most cherished memory of a holiday in Madeira”.
Regardless of opinions, the case served as a warning to many travelers: even in popular and seemingly harmless places, checking prices before checking out can avoid unpleasant surprises.
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