PortugalShopping

Specialty shopping in Portugal

  1. A

    A Vida Portuguesa

    A flashback to the late 19th century with its high ceilings and polished cabinets, this store lures nostalgics with all-Portuguese products from retro-wrapped Tricona sardines to lime oil soap and Bordallo Pinheiro porcelain swallows.

    reviewed

  2. B

    A Carioca

    Little has changed since this old-world store opened in 1924: brass fittings still gleam, the coffee roaster is still in action and home blends, sugared almonds and toffees are still lovingly wrapped in green paper.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Vellas Loreto

    Lisboetas have been waxing lyrical about this specialist candle maker since 1789. The wood-panelled, talc-scented store sells myriad candles, from cherubs and peppers to Christmas trees and water lilies.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Zotter

    This Austrian chocolatier swears to faz te feliz (make you happy) with fair-trade and organic chocolate, including 100%-cocoa bars plus unusual varieties like port, pineapple-chilli and tofu.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Luvaria Ulisses

    So tiny it’s almost an optical illusion, this magical art-deco store is chock-full of soft handmade leather gloves in kaleidoscope shades. Breathe in and squeeze in to find a glove that fits.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Azevedo Rua

    Lisbon’s maddest hatters have been covering bald spots since 1886. Expect old-school service and wood-panelled cabinets full of flat caps and Ascot-worthy headwear.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Loja CCB

    Belém’s progressive concept store tempts design lovers with gadgets and knick-knacks from snazzy Eva Solo crockery to Mr P bathplugs.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Saboeiro

    Saboeiro has all you need for a scrub-a-dub-dub in the tub, from clove-and-cinnamon bath tea to rosehip oil and citrusy exfoliating soap bars.

    reviewed

  9. I

    A Vida Portuguesa

    A flashback to the late 19th century with its high ceilings and polished cabinets, this store lures nostalgics with all-Portuguese products from retro-wrapped Tricona sardines to lime oil soap and Bordallo Pinheiro porcelain swallows.

    reviewed