Must-see shopping in Portugal

  • Azulima

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Heaven for the azulejo obsessed, this shop does a fine line in tiles of every shape, size and colour – from geometric to naturalistic, from slick and…

  • A Vida Portuguesa

    Lisbon

    The second outlet of Catarina Portas' made-in-Portugal boutique has turned a 19th-century ceramics factory into another must-visit shop, this time also…

  • Galeria São Mamede

    Miragaia

    Top billing goes to Galeria São Mamede, which also has a sibling in Lisbon. The gallery hosts rotating exhibitions, many of which spotlight the abstract,…

  • Ler Devagar

    Lisbon

    Late-night bookworms and anyone who enjoys a good read will love this floor-to-ceiling temple of books. Foreign-language titles and books on art and…

  • LX Market

    Lisbon

    Vintage clothing, antiques, crafts, food, and weird and wonderful plants – the LX Factory market is the place to find them. Live music keeps the Sunday…

  • Portugal Gifts

    Lisbon

    This craft shop puts a contemporary spin on Portuguese souvenirs, with everything from Barcelos cockerel mugs to azulejo coasters and chocolate sardines.

  • Fábrica Sant'Ana

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Handmaking and painting azulejos (from €5) since 1741, this is the place to get some eye-catching porcelain tiles for your home.

  • Kare Design

    Lisbon

    An imaginative home-design store – somewhat of a worldwide chain – inside LX Factory.

  • Cruzes Canhoto interior

    Cruzes Canhoto

    Miragaia

    This gallery sets itself apart by exhibiting works by self-taught creatives who use art to deal with mental illness or difficulties assimilating into…

  • Bordallo Pinheiro Shop in Lisbon

    Loja Bordallo Pinheiro

    Lisbon

    All the colourful and sturdy crockery at this official shop carries the quality stamp and aesthetic of 19th-century ceramist Bordallo Pinheiro (you can…

  • Passeio dos Clérigos landscape

    Passeio dos Clérigos

    Aliados & Bolhão

    This funky, high-end shopping mall tunnels below the manicured lawn of Praça de Lisboa, with the iconic Torre dos Clérigos positioned at one entrance and…

  • Mercado de Matosinhos

    Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos

    Porto

    The fish and farmers market of Matosinhos is a city institution located directly behind the Mercado metro stop. The big, bright space buzzes with locals…

  • Machado Joalheiro exterior 2

    Machado Joalheiro

    Aliados & Bolhão

    The Machado family opened the doors of their flagship jewellery store in downtown Porto in 1880. The shop specialises in traditional gold filigree pieces,…

  • Burel Mountain Originals exterior

    Burel Mountain Originals

    Ribeira

    This is the place to stock up on winter woollies and accessories made with the Portuguese producer’s signature fabric. The coarse, pressed wool is similar…

  • Inside Casa Portugueza do Chá

    Companhia Portugueza do Chá

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    In this refurbished grocery store you will find tea blends from all four corners of the world, carefully stored in airtight ceramic containers, plus books…

  • Daily Day exterior

    Daily Day

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Daily Day is a groovy concept store predominantly stocking ‘Made in Portugal’ products. You’ll find clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and…

  • Portuguese products at Mercearia do Poço dos Negros

    Mercearia Poço dos Negros

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This grocery store mixes corner-shop familiarity with the atmosphere of a gourmet grocery store selling only high-quality Portuguese products, without the…

  • Mercearia Criativa in Lisbon

    Mercearia Criativa

    Lisbon

    There is hardly an empty space inside this cosy grocery store with its red-and-white-striped canopy and baskets of colourful fresh vegetables on the…

  • The entrance to Mercado de Campo de Ourique

    Mercado de Campo de Ourique

    Lisbon

    This is the quintessential neighbourhood market in the upscale quarter of Campo de Ourique. Mixing a laid-back attitude with the daily routine of vendors…

  • At the Palavra de Viajante bookstore each floor is dedicated to a continent

    Palavra de Viajante

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Palavra de Viajante is the only bookstore in Lisbon completely dedicated to travel, with titles ranging from guidebooks to personal memoirs. Each level or…

  • Anjos70

    Lisbon

    This rambling alternative market takes place on the first weekend of each month and draws a young, eclectic crowd of freaks and geeks who gobble up…

  • Hangar Design Store

    Belém

    Fittingly located on the backside of the CCB, where this discerning shop's Portuguese owner has assembled a well-curated collection of top design-forward…

  • Ervideira

    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…

  • Armazém

    Miragaia

    Bang on trend with Porto’s current thirst for creative spaces is the hipsterish Armazém, located in a converted warehouse down by the river. A gallery,…

  • Casa Tial

    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,…

  • O Pretinho do Japão

    Aliados & Bolhão

    This boutique grocery store is a delightful place to browse an eclectic mix of glacé fruit, gourmet canned fish, granolas, tea and local wine. Furthermore…

  • Lisbon Walker

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    This cool concept shop sells handcrafted Portuguese men's shoes in unique styles that no one else at home will be wearing. Choose from casual boots and…

  • Oficina Irmãos Marques

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Even if you don't buy anything, it's worth popping into the gallery/workshop of Brazilian-born Gezo Marques, mainly for his striking woodwork, which…

  • Benamôr

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Benamôr is a classic Portuguese brand dating to 1925, and its flagship store stocks hand and face creams and soaps in deliciously art-deco packaging…

  • Som da Sé

    Braga

    A vision of bliss for any music buff who's ever dreamed of owning a guitarra portuguêsa – the pear-shaped guitar used in fado music – this shop stocks a…

  • Oficina de Olaria e Azulejaria

    Tomar

    This gallery and artist workshop inside Convento de São Francisco is a lovely spot to pick up unique ceramics and azuleijos (hand-painted tiles), all made…

  • Garbags

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    This ecofriendly Graça outfit sells messenger bags, iPhone cases, wallets, handbags and zipper pouches cleverly made from former coffee sacks, potato-chip…

  • Bordal

    Funchal

    Bordal is Madeira's top embroidery company, its mark (a hologram) a guarantee the item you are buying has been made on the island. The shop specialises in…

  • Arte Viana

    Viana do Castelo

    If Viana's Costume Museum leaves you lusting after your very own traditional Portuguese outfit, stroll a few blocks south to this main street boutique…

  • Nuno Gama

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    One of the country's most feted fashion designers, Nuno Gama is Portugal's catwalk king. His sleek flagship store showcases Nuno's hallmarks, including a…

  • Collective

    Setúbal Peninsula

    In addition to offering custom-shaped surfboards (starting from €405; four to five weeks), this hip surf shop rents everything (surfboards, bodyboards,…

  • Mercado da Vila

    Cascais

    Completely revamped and modernised in recent years, Cascais’ municipal market tempts with not only fresh local produce such as juicy Algarve nectarines,…

  • Loja Real

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    A showcase largely for Portuguese designers, Loja Real features a wide assortment of unique, high-quality products that run the gamut of home decor …

  • Casa do Galo

    Vila Nova de Gaia

    An ode to all things Portuguese, this shop is well stocked with gifts from the kitsch to the classy. You'll find galo de Barcelos cockerels, as well as…

  • Livraria de Santiago

    Óbidos

    This bookstore managed by the Ler Devagar chain uniquely occupies the 18th-century São Tiago church, originally built in 1186 but rebuilt in 1772 after it…

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