Aliados & Bolhão
Founded in 1917, this delightfully old-school deli sports Porto's most striking art nouveau facade and is stacked to the rafters with smoked sausages and…
Must-see shopping in The Douro & Trás-os-Montes
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Aliados & Bolhão
Bringing a new lease of life to a restored smithy, this store is the brainchild of Nuno and Rita. It harbours an eclectic mix of pop-ups selling…
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Miragaia
This modern concept store is rightfully positioned in the midst of Porto’s art district, where it showcases the wares of Portuguese designers. Owners…
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Ribeira
Everything you ever wanted to know about Portuguese olive oil becomes clear at this experiential store, which maps out the country's six Protected…
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Ribeira
One-of-a-kind Portuguese crafts, fashion and interior design take centre stage at this new concept store, which brings a breath of fresh creativity to Rua…
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Aliados & Bolhão
'Green, indie, vintage' is the strapline of this enticing store, accessed through a striking doorway painted with woodland animals (crickets chirrup a…
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Ribeira
An ode to the humble tinned fish, this store is stacked to the rafters with bold, retro-wrapped cans of tuna, bacalhau and sardines plain and spicy. It…
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Ribeira
If chocolate is the elixir of the gods, this place is surely heaven on earth. Nip in to find a retro-cool wonderland of beautifully packaged Portuguese…
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Ribeira
Beautifully packaged Claus Porto luxury soaps, fragrances, creams, colognes and candles fill the shelves of latest store in the city where the venerable…
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Miragaia
Friendly, highly knowledgeable and attentive staff guide you through a staggering array of ports (including many fine vintage ones) and high-quality wines…
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Ribeira
Porto-based ceramic artist Adosinda Pereira can often be seen making her latest creation at her little studio in the heart of Ribeira. If you're in the…
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Aliados & Bolhão
This boutique is a treasure trove of funky Portuguese fashion, design, crafts and accessories, including born-again Barcelos cockerels in candy-bright…
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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…
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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,…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Aliados & Bolhão
This delightfully old-fashioned emporium is crammed with traditional Portuguese products – sardines, sausages, dried cod and octopus, broa de Avintes …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Miragaia
Immerse yourself in the art of illustration (mostly Portuguese, with a smattering of international artists) at Ó! Galeria. Prints range from geometric…
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Ribeira
This retro-flavoured haberdashery is a wonderful place to browse for buttons, wool, embroidery and flamboyantly printed fabrics (some of which have been…
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Miragaia
Allowing Portuguese designers to give flight to their fantasy, this unique gallery space crackles with creativity. What's on offer changes frequently, but…
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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…
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Aliados & Bolhão
Click into the groove of retro Porto at Louie Louie, well stocked with vinyl and secondhand CDs to whisk you through the entire musical spectrum – from…
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Aliados & Bolhão
This lovely store in an old fabric shop showcases a medley of stylishly repackaged vintage Portuguese products – classic toys, old-fashioned soaps and…
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Aliados & Bolhão
Run with passion and precision by David Ferreira, this fabulous wine shop is a trove of well- and lesser-known ports and wines – many from small producers…
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Ribeira
Young creatives join collective forces to thrash out the designs of the eye-catching T-shirts sold here. Independent designers put their stamp on the…
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Aliados & Bolhão
Old-world grocery stores like this one are a dying breed. Besides beans, bacalhau and alheira sausages by the kilo, you'll find everything from…
