Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
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…
Must-see shopping in Portugal
Baixa & Rossio
Traditional Portuguese imagery gets a modern, design-forward twist at this not-so-average souvenir shop. Colourful coffee mugs, ceramics and framed art…
Funchal
Every last Sunday of the month a flea market takes place at the Jardim de Santa Luzia. There's all sorts of bric-a-brac on sale, including secondhand…
Baixo Alentejo
An artesenato cooperative has a range of goods for sale within the Igreja de Misericórdia – a unique style of store. You’ll find hand-painted ceramics,…
Aliados & Bolhão
Old-world grocery stores like this one are a dying breed. Besides beans, bacalhau and alheira sausages by the kilo, you'll find everything from…
Aliados & Bolhão
This beautiful old bookstore first opened its doors in 1942, making it one of Porto's oldest. Pop in for a great collection of Portuguese literature, as…
Funchal
This 21st-century mall is the best shopping centre between Lisbon and New York. In addition to the big-name shops, it also has a pharmacy, a large…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
A gramophone plays vinyl classics as divas grab vintage styles, from psychedelic prints to 6in platforms and pencil skirts, at this Bairro Alto hipster…
Massarelos
If you're looking for unique, Portuguese-designed jewellery, you'll find just that at this strikingly lit boutique. Many of the pieces are embedded with…
Massarelos
Click into the local arts scene by stopping by this contemporary gallery, which showcases the work of established and up-and-coming Portuguese and…
Aliados & Bolhão
Named after the cinema that once stood here, this minimall harbours an eclectic array of original stores, food outlets and pop-up shops. Livraria Poetria…
Aliados & Bolhão
When tripeiros want to plug into the current music scene that's swimming away from the mainstream, this is where they go. The record store also has plenty…
Funchal
Madeira's largest shopping mall, situated high above the city centre in the Santo António neighbourhood. There are more than 100 shops, plus restaurants…
The Beiras
This central shop stocks the full range of local mountain specialities, from rounds of tangy Serra de Estrela cheese to cured sausages, woolly slippers,…
Coimbra
Lovely hand-painted ceramics by Senhor Tomás. If you can't find anything from the stacks of mugs, jars, plates tiles, objets d'art on sale, he can do…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The world's oldest operating bookshop, open since 1732 according to Guinness World Records, Bertrand has excellent selections, including titles in English…
Boavista
This is the flagship of designer Nuno Baltazar, Portugal's king of the catwalk. Pop in to take a look at his latest collections, which are always urbanely…
Évora
Each weekend sees the Feiras no Largo, one of four different markets held in the city. Expect antiquities, used books and collectables, art and artesenato…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
In Rua dos Bacalhoeiros ('cod-vessel street') lies this store dedicated wholly to slinging tinned fish, and whose walls are a mosaic of retro wrappings…
Ribatejo
With more discerning taste than most, artist Paulo Baptista picks out the best of regional handicrafts as well as hawks his own creations fashioned from…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Shop for Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana and the like here. It's the male counterpart to the top-end Fashion Clinic boutique nearby.
Aliados & Bolhão
Up-to-the-minute Portuguese fashion and design take centre stage at this concept store with a much-coveted array of accessories, bags and some seriously…
Aliados & Bolhão
Vista Alegre has been doing the finest line in Portuguese porcelain since 1824, with pieces ranging from minimalist to those emblazoned with naturalistic…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Interesting to browse in even if you have no intention of buying, this immensely cool vaulted gallery displays the contemporary works of Portuguese…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Fátima’s has an immaculate collection of figure-hugging, Latin-inspired threads, from slinky suits to itsy-glitzy prom dresses and hot-pink ball gowns.
Boavista
Housed in the Mercado Bom Sucesso, this little pop-up is a showcase for dainty Portuguese filigree jewellery, from classic styles to contemporary slants.
Funchal
This small, unmarked emporium sells leather goods made from the finest Portuguese hides in Funchal, including belts, handbags, briefcases and wallets.
Baixo Alentejo
Among the craft shops around town, this is one of the best, with painted ceramics, wooden cutting boards, oils, honey, herbs and handicrafts.
Vila Nova de Gaia
Stock up on fine whites, rubies and tawnies here, as well as conservas (tinned fish), preserves and other goodies. Ships worldwide.
Tomar
For Knights of the Templar fanatics, this is the spot to go for everything from battle figurines to swords, both replicas and antiques.
Baixa & Rossio
This shrine to fadista (fado singer) Amália Rodrigues stocks an excellent range of fado and classical CDs (and cassettes!).
Lagos
Lagos' covered market is an intriguing place to wander, and a great spot to stock up on fresh produce and super-fresh seafood.
Évora
One of many shops along Rua 5 de Outubro, this was the first – and is still one of the best – that sells cork products.
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Clued-up DJs head for this music store that stocks second-hand vinyl and the latest house, dance and electronica grooves.
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
One of the city’s biggest book and music stores. You can buy tickets for many concerts and events here as well.
Miragaia
This gallery homes in on both home-grown and international modern art, with strong ties to Portugal.
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Grab a wicker basket at the door of this spacious deli and fill it with carefully selected national and international gourmet products, organic produce or…
Lisbon
This gift shop is stuffed top to bottom with vibrant-coloured souvenirs made in Portugal, from modern versions of traditional craft pieces and religious…
Funchal
The name says it all here, with almost everything on sale made on the island – whether it be wicker from Camacha, wine from Funchal or bolo de mel …
