As far as the lacemaking in Camariñas is concerned, I feel that it is partly for the tourists (BTW almost exclusively Spanish), but that the fact that you can see how what you get is being made, has increased the prices. Maybe to a level that the handywork still allows the maker a decent life.
Yes exactly, and note that you state that it is 'Partly for the tourists'........................I think you have nailed it.

Thank you to everyone who answered. I appreciate the time you spent googling for me and also just for writing.
I'm thinking that Portugal is not the destination for me. Romania and perhaps other eastern European countries will provide me with more opportunities for photography...but I so wanted to eat baccala and those little custard filled cakes.
In case you, too, seek the past to photograph:
Buffalo carts are in use every day in Burma and in India.
Colorful fishing boats can be found on the coast of Togo.
Needlework..almost everywhere.
I just wanted to photograph Europe for a change.
Thanks to all of you!
Miz Mary