Must-see shopping in Portugal

  • A Vida Portuguesa

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    A flashback to the late 19th century with its high ceilings and polished cabinets, this former warehouse and perfume factory lures nostalgics with its all…

  • Loja das Conservas

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    What appears to be a gallery is on closer inspection a fascinating temple to tinned fish (or conservas as the Portuguese say) – the result of an industry…

  • Embaixada

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Take an exquisite 19th-century neo-Moorish palace and fill it with fashion, design and concept stores on the cutting edge of cool and you have one of…

  • Porches Pottery

    Carvoeiro

    Watch artists hand-painting traditional azulejo tiles at this pottery stocking a vast array of ceramics, from fridge magnets to plates, bowls, vases,…

  • Garrafeira Nacional

    Baixa & Rossio

    This Lisbon landmark has been selling Portuguese wine since 1927 and is easily the best spot to pick up a bevy of local wines and spirits. It is…

  • Loja Canastra

    The Algarve

    Not only can you buy exquisite jams, chutneys, preserves, honeys, olive oils, carob powder and products, dried herbs, tinned fish, local wines and…

  • Cortiço & Netos

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    A wonder wall of fabulous azulejos greets you as you enter this very special space. It's the vision of brothers Pedro, João, Ricardo and Tiago Cortiço,…

  • Mar d'Estórias

    Lagos

    Portuguese handicrafts at this artisan emporium include ceramics, blankets, scarves and bags, along with stationery, cookbooks and music, while gourmet…

  • Loja do Burel

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Once a clothing staple of Serra da Estrela mountain-dwelling shepherds, Burel, a Portuguese black wool, was all but left to disappear until this company…

  • A Pérola do Bolhão

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Founded in 1917, this delightfully old-school deli sports Porto's most striking art nouveau facade and is stacked to the rafters with smoked sausages and…

  • Workshops Pop Up

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Bringing a new lease of life to a restored smithy, this store is the brainchild of Nuno and Rita. It harbours an eclectic mix of pop-ups selling…

  • Cais à Porta

    Aveiro

    This warehouse concept store down by the canalside is a browser's delight. Carrying a selection of Portuguese brands and artisanal wares, it stocks…

  • Typographia

    Baixa & Rossio

    With stores in Porto and Madrid as well, this high-design T-shirt shop is one of Europe's best. It features a select, monthly changing array of clever and…

  • Manteigaria Silva

    Baixa & Rossio

    Specialising in the best of the best and in business for more than a century, Manteigaria Silva does a brisk trade in staunchly curated Portuguese ham,…

  • Provecto

    Madeira

    One of only three craftsmen left on the island who can make the traditional Madeiran botachã (leather ankle boots), Duarte Roche creates more modern…

  • Students at Montana Lisboa Café

    Underdogs Public Art Store

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Witness the strength of street knowledge at this part gallery, part Montana-street-art paint store and cafe behind Cais do Sodré. Underdogs specialises in…

  • Portuguese design and art store at "the Triangle"

    Apaixonarte

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This corner design store sells only Portuguese-made home decor pieces and fashion accessories. Once a month the shop also welcomes art exhibits by local…

  • Comida Independente

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    This sustainably focused market has a lot going for it: free-range, preservative-free charcuterie from the Algarve, Vinhais and elsewhere; a 160-strong…

  • O Voo da Andorinha

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Candy-bright beads, hand-stitched swallows, embroidered accessories and quirky furnishings made with recycled castaways such as cassette tapes, floppy…

  • Claus Porto

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    The amazing flagship store is in Porto, but Claus Porto, one of Portugal's most iconic brands, has its own evocative retro Lisbon boutique here as well…

  • Mercado Municipal

    The Algarve

    Loulé's most impressive piece of architectural heritage is its art-nouveau market, a 1908 revivalist neo-Arab confection with four cupolas at the four…

  • Chocolates de Beatriz

    Faro

    Chocolates made in Odemira in the neighbouring Alentejo region are enticingly displayed in glass cabinets at this little shop. Dark, milk and white…

  • Scar-id Store

    Miragaia

    This modern concept store is rightfully positioned in the midst of Porto’s art district, where it showcases the wares of Portuguese designers. Owners…

  • Algarve Rock

    Faro

    The Algarve's first craft brewery opened in 2018, producing organic, preservative-free, vegan brews inspired by the region, such as piri-piri pilsner and…

  • Ela Pedra

    Alto Alentejo

    Near the Paço Reial, this sunny gallery has a beautiful collection of drawings, watercolours, oil paintings and, most of all, works in marble. They range…

  • Oliva & Co

    Ribeira

    Everything you ever wanted to know about Portuguese olive oil becomes clear at this experiential store, which maps out the country's six Protected…

  • Verso Branco

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    'Free verse' is the name of this split-level design store, where Fernando has a story for every object. The high-ceilinged space showcases Portuguese…

  • Fabrica Alentejana de Lanificios

    Alto Alentejo

    This is the last remaining hand-loom producer of mantas alentejanas (handwoven woollen floor rugs). The owner and/or weavers are happy to show you around…

  • Patrício & Gouveia

    Funchal

    Funchal's classiest souvenir emporium is a world away from the bird-of-paradise-flower fridge magnets and Chinese T-shirts of the Hotel Zone. This…

  • 43 Branco

    Ribeira

    One-of-a-kind Portuguese crafts, fashion and interior design take centre stage at this new concept store, which brings a breath of fresh creativity to Rua…

  • Retrox

    Lisbon

    Stylish Brazilian Josiane Lima has assembled a collection of vintage kitsch from the '50s to the '70s, from Portugal and abroad, at this hip Intendente…

  • Coração Alecrim

    Aliados & Bolhão

    'Green, indie, vintage' is the strapline of this enticing store, accessed through a striking doorway painted with woodland animals (crickets chirrup a…

  • Loja das Conservas

    Ribeira

    An ode to the humble tinned fish, this store is stacked to the rafters with bold, retro-wrapped cans of tuna, bacalhau and sardines plain and spicy. It…

  • A Arte da Terra

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    In the stables of a centuries-old bishop's palace, A Arte da Terra brims with authentic Portuguese crafts including Castello Branco embroideries, nativity…

  • Santos Ofícios

    Baixa & Rossio

    If you have always fancied a hand-embroidered fado shawl, check out this brick-vaulted store. Santos is a must-shop for Portuguese folk art, including…

  • Chocolateria Ecuador

    Ribeira

    If chocolate is the elixir of the gods, this place is surely heaven on earth. Nip in to find a retro-cool wonderland of beautifully packaged Portuguese…

  • Sky Walker

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This small, hipster men's boutique is a well-curated hot spot for picking up slimming Bellroy wallets from Australia, adult backpacks from Herschel Supply…

  • Claus Porto

    Ribeira

    Beautifully packaged Claus Porto luxury soaps, fragrances, creams, colognes and candles fill the shelves of latest store in the city where the venerable…

  • Casa dos Arcos

    Monchique

    Carpenter José Leonardo Salvador has been crafting traditional Monchique chairs aka 'scissor chairs' from alder (a type of birch wood) since the 1960s,…

  • Garrafeira do Carmo

    Miragaia

    Friendly, highly knowledgeable and attentive staff guide you through a staggering array of ports (including many fine vintage ones) and high-quality wines…

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