Miragaia
Immerse yourself in the art of illustration (mostly Portuguese, with a smattering of international artists) at Ó! Galeria. Prints range from geometric…
Must-see shopping in Portugal
Coimbra
Ceramicist Célia Guerreiro set up this welcoming shop to promote Portuguese designers. The result is a browser's delight, with a small but well-curated…
Funchal
A delightfully old-fashioned shop, with its early 20th-century display cases, scales and counters still in place, from which staff offer the classic made…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
A great little bookshop that celebrates works about Portugal, both by home-grown and expat authors. All the best books by Lobo Antunes, Saramago, Pessoa,…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This all-white space is a temple to the latest collection of Portuguese designer Alexandra Moura – from imaginative, stylishly cut clothing to one-of-a…
Lisbon
New in 2009, this massive shopping mall – more than 280 stores, 30 restaurants and an 11-screen cinema – is a siren song for weak-willed shop-goers and…
The Beiras
Local artisans João Robalo and Salete Afonso display their hand-crafted creations, including painted decorative tiles and objets d'art in various…
Guimarães
Opened by a young local couple in 2017, this shop specialises in award-winning extra-virgin olive oils from the neighbouring state of Trás-os-Montes,…
Baixa & Rossio
Papabubble – now known worldwide but proudly Catalonian – makes and sells very tasty old-fashioned hard candy in a variety of classic and creative…
Ribeira
This retro-flavoured haberdashery is a wonderful place to browse for buttons, wool, embroidery and flamboyantly printed fabrics (some of which have been…
Miragaia
Allowing Portuguese designers to give flight to their fantasy, this unique gallery space crackles with creativity. What's on offer changes frequently, but…
Coimbra
This laid-back store, attractively housed in a tall townhouse, provides a showcase for a range of Portuguese designers. Each room is given over to a…
Évora
Set on a quiet lane, this small bookstore stocks intriguing titles, including a few English-language versions of books by Portuguese authors. Don’t miss…
Évora
On a boutique-lined street leading off the main plaza, this is a great one-stop shop for gifts. The shelves are packed with quality olive oils, azulejos …
Funchal
If you are staying in one of the many hotels or self-catering flats at the western end of the Hotel Zone, you will at some point gravitate towards this…
Ribeira
As the name suggests, this shop specialises in quality Portuguese oak tábuas (chopping boards) in all shapes and sizes (starting at around €16), as well…
Boavista
This modern mall harbours a range of Portuguese and international brands, with a focus on fashion and labels such as Massimo Dutti, Adolfo Dominguez,…
Monchique
Watch potter Leonel at work in his atelier while you browse his bright, quality ceramics (tableware, tile friezes, lampshades, wall hangings and fish…
Aliados & Bolhão
Click into the groove of retro Porto at Louie Louie, well stocked with vinyl and secondhand CDs to whisk you through the entire musical spectrum – from…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Ceramics are big business in Alcobaça but if traditional is not your style, head to this small contemporary space – the former workshop of famed…
Nazaré
Eager to capitalise on its newfound international fame among the surf world, Praia do Norte has been branded by the municipality. You can take home…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This boutique threesome sells beautifully crafted handbags made from 100% Portuguese materials in the on-site atelier (Poise). WetheKnot (www.wetheknot…
Évora
When you need a break from sightseeing, retreat to this delightful bookshop, owned by expat and author Julie Hodgson. You'll find a good selection of…
Baixa & Rossio
Vintage divas head for this retro boutique in Baixa, crammed with puffball dresses, lurex skirts and wildly patterned '70s shirts. Jazz and electronica…
Alto Alentejo
Afonso Ginja has been handcrafting bonecas (clay dolls) for over 40 years now. Stop by Ginja’s shop to see him in action, and browse his ceramic figurines…
Aliados & Bolhão
This lovely store in an old fabric shop showcases a medley of stylishly repackaged vintage Portuguese products – classic toys, old-fashioned soaps and…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Steeped in the promotion of home-grown artists, this discerning Chiado design shop specialises in quality design and lifestyle wares you won't find in…
Baixa & Rossio
The closest you can get to actually visiting the Azores in Lisbon is this attractive shop, where a taste of the islands comes in the form of cheeses,…
Sintra
It can be overwhelming sifting through the riff-raff in Sintra's obnoxiously touristy shopping scene, but the ceramic, pottery, porcelain and jewellery…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
A second outlet of the ecofriendly Graça shop hawking all manner of gear (wallets, phone cases, handbags) fashioned from recycled coffee sacks, potato…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Everything designer divas crave: ready-to-wear DKNY, Gucci and Prada, Jimmy Choo shoes, perfumes, accessories, fashion books and more. Men should head to…
Aliados & Bolhão
Run with passion and precision by David Ferreira, this fabulous wine shop is a trove of well- and lesser-known ports and wines – many from small producers…
Baixa & Rossio
A one-stop cheese shop with varieties from all over Portugal – from pungent and creamy Serra da Estrela offerings to Azores and Alentejo varieties. You…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Watch artisans carefully painting handmade azulejos at this workshop and store near the Casa dos Bicos. Fruits and flowers, boats, culinary motifs or…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Browse and haggle for buried treasures at this massive flea market. You’ll find old records, coins, baggy pants, dog-eared poetry books and other attic…
Alto Alentejo
If you miss the Saturday market, visit this shop southeast of the Rossio. It is crammed with locally made items, including essentials such as sheepskin…
Ribeira
Young creatives join collective forces to thrash out the designs of the eye-catching T-shirts sold here. Independent designers put their stamp on the…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Planning a picnic? Stop by the shop of this century-old brand, one of several in the area, for sheep’s cheese from the Seia mountains, sardine pâté, rye…
Baixa & Rossio
Housed in the Pombaline Pátio da Galé complex, this shop is crammed with Portuguese gifts, from tram T-shirts, cockerel mugs and cork bags to speciality…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
For over 20 years this colourful and enchanting shop has dealt in unique puppets, stuffed animals, puzzles and illustrated books, all handcrafted in…
