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…
Must-see shopping in The Alentejo
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…
Alto Alentejo
The weekly Saturday market provides a great display of Alentejan goodies and Estremoz specialities, from goat’s- and ewe’s-milk cheeses, to a unique style…
Monsaraz
Set in the former primary school, this welcoming shop sells wines by Ervideria, a 160-hectare vineyard that's been run by the same family since the 1880s…
Alto Alentejo
Next door to the castle, this studio and shop displays the beautifully crafted ceramic works of artist Luis Pedras. He's most famous for his ronca, a kind…
Monsaraz
Run by a French expat, this charming little shop is a fine spot to browse for gifts, with artfully wrapped tins of sardines, high-quality olive oils,…
Loja de Artesanato Celeiro Comun
Alto Alentejo
The talented artist Inocência Lopes runs this craft store a short stroll from the castle. You'll find a fine assortment of ceramics, wines, honey and…
Alto Alentejo
If you have a weakness for chocolate, don’t miss this heavenly shop and cafe hidden on a narrow lane on the way to the castle. You’ll find plenty of…
Évora
This sunny shop near the aqueduct stocks a tempting array of Portuguese delicacies. You'll find good, affordable wine (as well as vinho verde and…
Monsaraz
Here you can purchase handsome Alentejano mantas (woollen rugs and blankets) that are still made entirely by handloom. The factory in Reguengos where…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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.
Évora
The Alentejo produces outstanding olive oil, though it has little name recognition outside Portugal. At this tiny shop, you can buy high-quality olive…
Mértola
A small wool-weaving workshop next to the turismo, this place hangs on by a thread through tourist sales of beautiful handmade products, including rugs…
Alto Alentejo
One of several Estremoz artists continuing the tradition of making bonecas (clay dolls). She operates out of the back of the Casa Estroia clothing shop…
Baixo Alentejo
Facing the main plaza, this tiny delicatessen sells queijadas (crisp pastry shells filled with marzipan-like mixture), olive oils, cheeses and other…
Mértola
Self-caterers should head to the mercado municipal, which sells fresh fruit and vegetables, olives and cheeses. It's right outside the old town gates.
Évora
On the second Tuesday of each month a vast open-air market sprawls across the big Rossio de São Brás, just outside the walls south of Rua da República.
Évora
Évora’s oldest bookshop sells a few eye-catching coffee-table books of the Alentejo as well as useful maps, including Alentejo & Évora.
