The Luganville Food Market is a lively set of outdoor stalls in the heart of the town, where locals come to sell their produce. Fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts from the cultivated gardens of local inhabitants are on display alongside handicrafts. Chat with the vendors about their produce and purchase souvenirs to take home with you.
Collect the ingredients here for a picnic that you can enjoy in the picturesque surroundings of Espiritu Santo. Taste some of the succulent fruit that grows on this tropical island. You may find fruits and vegetables you have never heard of.
You can also purchase prepared meals at the Market Meal Booth. Choose from beef stew, steak, fish and a range of rice-based meals. Enjoy some lemonade and a fresh fruit salad dessert. In the park behind the market, you will find the local delicacies of tuluk and laplap. The latter is made from dough made with yam roots or breadfruit.
Besides the local produce and meals, the market is known for its range of handicrafts. Purchase gifts, such as sarongs and dresses. Join the lines of people getting their hair braided by locals in this open-air market. Note that the market is open 24 hours per day. It is free to access.
Relax in the adjacent Unity Park, which comprises open fields surrounded by tropical vegetation. The southern end of the park offers excellent views of the ocean. Stay at a nearby hotel or hostel.
The Luganville Food Market is near the Sarakata Bridge in the center of the town on the island of Espiritu Santo, which is the largest of Vanuatu’s islands. Get around the central part of this small town on foot or by bus. Visit nearby attractions, such as Sainte Therese Church, the Gle de Gaul Shopping Center and Unity Park.