Took a taxi from Denarau to Nadi. Asked driver to take us past public hospital just out of interest. We went past Nadi Hospital, fire station, church and schools. Great to see and friendly driver who didn't charge any extra for the 10 minutes impromptu extra tour. Got out at Nadi produce market. The market is dark inside. It has a wide range of things for sale including kava, fruit, vegetables and seafood. Hygiene there is almost non existent and the public toilet was breathtaking and Third World. I can't describe the state and smell of the toilet. Needless to say I chose to hang on. A scammer walked up and started disparaging Fijian Indians, Chinese and Japanese people who, in his words, were taking money away from real Fijians. Said he knew the only genuine Fijian store for souvenirs and the money went to the villages. I knew something was up...so I went in to the store, had a quick look and watched what they did. A very pushy Fijian came out and started demanding we buy something. I just said no thanks and walked out. The donation bowl was thrust in front of us and I gave some loose change, smiled and exited. As I exited I saw the tout watching from afar to see if we had bought anything. Might be my first time outside AU & NZ, but I wasn't born yesterday...that trick wasn't going to work on me. It was absolutely pounding heat and I needed to use the toilet. Went to service station. No toilet paper and just a bottle of Fiji water to use as a bidet. Filthy toilet and the smell was hideous. Needless to say, that meant the visit was over and in a taxi back to the resort. I'm glad I visited but it was not an enjoyable experience for me.

We had a car and drove to Nadi to see the handicraft and produce markets. There is a big cheap car park on the opposite corner to the produce market and beside the handicraft market. The produce is very good and very cheap compared to the supermarkets. Beware that fruit goes ripe very very quickly... I had to throw mine out because it went bad quicker than I could eat it. Definitely put in the fridge.

I'm sure this would be great if you needed fruits and veggies but other than friendly people trying to sell you stuff... that is all it is. Purely food. And I had no place with a kitchen and no cutlery so unless I could wash or peel and eat, it was of no use to me. There are better things to do in the area around Nadi if you have time to kill.

Definitely an experience, travellers be aware of people who raise the cost of the produce even when it's written down. The kava was great. Pity we didn't catch her name as she took the time to show us how it's made a d gave free testing and bowls

It was definitely an interesting trip to the market and one worth doing. The prices of the fruit were a dream and delicious! What I would say as a tourist, is to be on your A game. We were very naive! There are a few sharks out there, and they are very clever at drawing you away to shops for a kava ceremony and to buy their local goods. Don't afraid to be very firm and say no thankyou. Once bitten, twice shy. It did leave a bitter taste in the mouth.

Nadi Produce Markets, rated 3/5, offers a mixed experience. While it provides a glimpse into Fijian culture with its array of local goods, the atmosphere is marred by cleanliness issues and unpleasant odors. Additionally, the market seems to lack variety, with a repetitive selection of items for sale. Despite these drawbacks, it remains a cultural hub worth exploring for those seeking an authentic Fijian market experience, albeit with some room for improvement in sanitation and product diversity.