by The Sete Portas Fair has always been vibrant. Besides bringing together dozens (perhaps hundreds) of vendors, it also houses several building materials stores. Nearby butcher shops and the Rede Mix supermarket complete the area.
In other words, you can see that it's a convenient place to stock your refrigerator, right? It's no wonder that people from all over Salvador go there to do their shopping. Especially when it comes to getting the ingredients to make caruru and vatapá.
In addition, it's possible to buy spices and herbs for baths. Another trademark is the stalls that offer feijoada early in the morning. For those who like it, it's a real treat (pun intended).
The fair was inaugurated in 1940 by Pinto de Aguiar. It is located near the city center and the Aquidabã bus terminal. In other words, several bus lines facilitate access. Car parking is limited, and on weekends you need patience to find a spot.
Sete Portas Fair during quarantine
Certainly because it provides an essential service, the Sete Portas market was not as impacted by social isolation. After all, many restaurant and commercial establishment owners, as well as the general public, buy their ingredients there.
I had to go on Saturday, a naturally busy day. Even during the quarantine period, the 2-meter distancing protocol was difficult to follow at 7 Portas.
I've been going to the Sete Portas street market for as long as I can remember, since I lived in a building very close by. One detail caught my attention: street vendors selling clothes, wallets, and other accessories. The sidewalks used to be exclusively for those selling fruits and vegetables, but they are still more numerous.
I believe that those who go shopping at the fair will be mindful of crowds, since the aisles are narrow, but it has the advantage of being mostly outdoors.
But I recommend paying extra attention to the vendors. Although most wear masks, as required, some insist on lowering them to their chins or even not wearing them at all. I can only imagine the danger that could arise from being so close to the products.
That's why all the fruit goes straight into a basin with water and a little bleach to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
And you, have you ever been to the Sete Portas fair? Leave your comment with your point of view.
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