Must-see shopping in Portugal

  • Galeria Presença

    Miragaia

    This gallery homes in on both home-grown and international modern art, with strong ties to Portugal.

  • 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 freshly baked bread.

    Mercearia da Mila

    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…

  • The shop window showcases the best Portugal has to offer

    Portugal dos Meus Amores

    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…

  • Made in Madeira

    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 …

  • Kolovrat

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    One of the big names on the fashion scene, Lidija Kolovrat was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but her adopted home, Lisbon, gave flight to her fantasy…

  • O Bordão

    Funchal

    Had to leave your walking sticks at airport security, lost your compass or forgotten your hiking boots for the levadas? Then head for O Bordão (The Staff)…

  • Ag Jewels

    Ribeira

    Housed in an attractively restored 19th-century building, this is a great place to find filigree silver necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings, some of…

  • Original Lisboa

    Belém

    As its name suggests, this is the place to find original gifts by young Portuguese designers. Playful ceramic jewellery in candy-bright colours, bags…

  • Prometeu Artesanato

    Ribeira

    A collective of artisans from across Portugal, this antiquated stone-house riverside shop has a fun collection of azulejos, ceramic dishes and jewellery …

  • Mercado Municipal de Faro

    Faro

    Faro's modern covered market building makes a great place to wander, people-watch, buy fresh produce, sit down on a terrace with a coffee or have lunch at…

  • Tou c'os Azeites

    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…

  • Garrafeira da Sé

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Inebriating lisboêtas since 1927, this vaulted cellar behind Sé de Lisboa stocks hundreds of Portuguese wines and vintage ports. Try them first at the…

  • Oficina de Tecelagem

    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…

  • Linhas de Pau

    Estremadura & Ribatejo

    Owner Paula Faria oversees one of Leiria's most discernibly curated shops, with a better assortment of local and regional Portuguese arts and handicrafts…

  • Porto Signs

    Ribeira

    A nice twist on the traditional tourist shop, Porto Signs has unique, locally designed graphic T-shirts, as well as Portuguese wine, tea, photography…

  • Centro Comercial Colombo

    Lisbon

    Lisbon's largest shopping centre is colossal (nearly 350 shops and restaurants, plus cinemas) – it has its own app! To get here, take the blue metro line…

  • Ericeira Surf & Skate

    Ericeira

    Gear up on surf, skate and streetwear at the original location of this now Portugal-wide surf shop. In addition to its own brand, you'll find…

  • Arte Periférica

    Belém

    This small gallery in the CCB spotlights the work of young Portuguese artists, from abstract paintings to contemporary landscapes and portraits. Inspired?…

  • Fabrica de Chapeus de Santa Maria

    Funchal

    Tiny, old, ramshackle Zona Velha workshop where traditional Madeiran hats are sewn together amid piles of headgear, ancient sewing machines and scraps of…

  • Margarida Pimentel

    Belém

    Margarida Pimentel’s ultrafine, nature-inspired jewellery fuses silver and gold with semiprecious stones. The designer’s squiggly necklaces and bangles…

  • Mercado Municipal

    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.

  • Loja PortugueZa

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    This tiny store stocks tins of olive oil with vintage designs, retro coffee packs, grocery bags with colourful designs and other objects that make fine…

  • Feira de Rossio de São Brás

    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.

  • Livraria Nazareth

    Évora

    Évora’s oldest bookshop sells a few eye-catching coffee-table books of the Alentejo as well as useful maps, including Alentejo & Évora.

  • Rei do Bacalhau

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    At this humble ‘king of cod’ you can buy dried, salted bacalhau by the gram. And who can resist those potted cod tongues and fins? Mmmm…

  • Mercado Municipal

    Aljezur

    Located near the bridge, the small covered market is a good place to buy fresh fruit and veggies, cured meats and locally caught seafood.

  • Mercado Municipal

    Silves

    On the northern banks of the river, Silves' municipal market has stalls selling fresh fish, meats, cheeses and local farm produce.

  • Garrafeira Soares

    Tavira

    Opposite the market building, this outlet of the Algarve liquor chain has a good selection of Portuguese wines, port and spirits.

  • Mercado Municipal

    Tavira

    Tavira's hangar-like modern food market near the bridge at the eastern edge of town sells fruit, vegetables, meat and fish.

  • Ceramicarte

    Cascais

    This eye-catching gallery showcases Luís Soares’ bright, abstract, fused-glass creations, from jewellery to tableware.

  • Amoreiras Shopping Center

    Lisbon

    A modernist mall with over 200 stores. Take bus 758 from Cais do Sodré or walk 1km west from Praça Marquês de Pombal.

  • Armazéns do Chiado

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Fashion, books, music and cosmetics in the heart of Chiado, plus inexpensive eating (with views) on the upper level.

  • Owl Story

    Lagos

    Run by a friendly British couple, Owl Story has an excellent supply of second-hand books in English.

  • Chapelaria Liz

    Estremadura & Ribatejo

    Leiria's most traditional hat shop; at it since 1928.

  • Artigos Religiosos do Santuário

    Estremadura & Ribatejo

    Shifting through Fátima's endless arsenal of religious trinket shops can be daunting if you're in the market for such things; it's easier to buy from the…

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