Olhão
By the water, these two noble centenarian red-brick buildings are excellent examples of industrial architecture and house picturesque traditional fruit…
Must-see shopping in Portugal
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Creative Angolan Alberto's small Alfama studio will get your attention as you stroll by. A peek in reveals his artistic 'things' (coises): a retro array…
Aliados & Bolhão
Purveyors of handcrafted chocolates, Arcádia has been reeling in the sweet-toothed locals since 1933. This gloriously old-fashioned shop rolls out gift…
Coimbra
Canned fish becomes baroque art at this bright, hard-to-miss shop. The interior, a blast of kitsch gold, camp frescoes and red carpet, is crammed with…
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…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This home-grown millennial skatewear shop got its start in T-shirts and skateboard design for Ericeira Surf Shop, a popular nationwide surf and skate…
Miragaia
Amid the galleries along Rua Miguel Bombarda, this small, unique shopping mall is a highlight. Inside you’ll find stores selling locally designed urban…
Funchal
The Fábrica Ribeiro Sêco has revived some of the sugar-processing traditions that once made Madeira wealthy. Buy the island's famous molasses, bolo de mel…
Óbidos
The original of two shops showcasing Caldas da Rainha–based ceramicist Sónia Borga's contemporary, distinctly unkitschy ceramic, pottery, porcelain and…
Aliados & Bolhão
This delightfully old-fashioned emporium is crammed with traditional Portuguese products – sardines, sausages, dried cod and octopus, broa de Avintes …
Funchal
This huge shop selling secondhand and new books fills an entire palace and claims to stock more than 100,000 titles, making it Portugal's largest. Most of…
Foz do Douro
Stalls are piled high with fresh produce and flowers at this recently revamped covered market. There are plenty of food stands, where you can tuck into…
Silves
In a white-washed building, Roger Metcalfe's ceramic's studio specialises in panels of beautiful azulejos (hand-painted tiles), lamp bases, bowls, vases…
Funchal
Exquisitely renovated by architect Paul David, the man behind Calheta's Casa das Mudas, this old embroidery factory and mechanic's shop has been…
The Beiras
Just inside Portas d'El Rei, this richly-stocked deli is a treasure trove of regional bounty: smoked meats and local cheeses, preserves, olive oils,…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Mirror, mirror…undoubtedly one of Lisbon's fairest boutiques is this chandelier-lit enchanted forest of fashion, where design duo Luís Sanchez and João…
Foz do Douro
Fancy packing up a picnic for the beach? You'll find the fixings you need at Augusto Leite, a delightful family-run deli, grocery store and wine shop much…
Lagos
Inside a landmark building covered in textured palm-green tiles, this little shop sells local crafts including ceramic bowls, vases, tiles, wall hangings…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Inside the 18th-century Castilho Palace, this high-design Brazilian concept store divvies up space among 18 Brazilian brands and designers, including…
Monsaraz
Here you can purchase handsome Alentejano mantas (woollen rugs and blankets) that are still made entirely by handloom. The factory in Reguengos where…
Aliados & Bolhão
Ring the bell to be buzzed up to the 1st floor of this handsome building, which houses a gorgeous boudoir of a vintage boutique that is a diva's dream. It…
Guimarães
Guimarães is famous for its decorative needlework (known in Portuguese as Bordado de Guimarães), and this central shop keeps the tradition alive. Browse…
Funchal
Thrown, fired, glazed and sold in this shop run by two Finnish sisters, the ceramics on sale here sport delicate, Madeira-themed motifs, most of a floral…
Miragaia
One of the first galleries to create a stir on Rua Miguel Bombarda, this gallery focuses on high-calibre contemporary Portuguese art from the abstract to…
Ribeira
For Portuguese souvenirs, Tradições is the real deal. In this sweet, friendly shop, the owner knows the story behind every item – from bags beautifully…
Miragaia
Immerse yourself in the art of illustration (mostly Portuguese, with a smattering of international artists) at Ó! Galeria. Prints range from geometric…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
