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…
Must-see shopping in Portugal
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Setúbal Peninsula
In addition to offering custom-shaped surfboards (starting from €405; four to five weeks), this hip surf shop rents everything (surfboards, bodyboards,…
Cascais
Completely revamped and modernised in recent years, Cascais’ municipal market tempts with not only fresh local produce such as juicy Algarve nectarines,…
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 …
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…
Olhão
By the water, these two noble centenarian red-brick buildings are excellent examples of industrial architecture and house picturesque traditional fruit…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Monsaraz
Here you can purchase handsome Alentejano mantas (woollen rugs and blankets) that are still made entirely by handloom. The factory in Reguengos where…
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…
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…
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
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…
