Fruit and greens
Colourful piles.
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Port Vila's market is a big open market under a wooden roof on the waterfront of Vanuatu's capital. Piles of fruit, vegetables and tropical roots, baskets woven from palm leaves and women sellers sitting among their goods fill it, with the blue harbour behind. Port Vila is the capital and largest town of Vanuatu, on the west coast of Efate, with about 49,000 people. Melanesian people have lived here for thousands of years, and a Lapita burial ground from the 13th century BC was found nearby. The town's name comes from the local name Ifira, a small island in the harbour. You walk between the rows of produce, seeing bananas, bright fruit, roots and greens, and cooked local food. Then you step out to the waterfront, with the harbour, boats and green hills around. The hills above town give a wide view over the bay and small islands. The market is in central Port Vila, near the cruise pier. Entry is free. Ask before photographing the sellers.
Colourful piles.
Of palm leaves.
Blue bay and hills.
Waterfront, central Port Vila, Efate
Yes; you buy straight from the sellers.
Ask before photographing people.