Must-see shopping in Porto

  • A Pérola do Bolhão

    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…

  • Workshops Pop Up

    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…

  • Scar-id Store

    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…

  • Oliva & Co

    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…

  • 43 Branco

    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…

  • Coração Alecrim

    Aliados & Bolhão

    'Green, indie, vintage' is the strapline of this enticing store, accessed through a striking doorway painted with woodland animals (crickets chirrup a…

  • Loja das Conservas

    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…

  • Chocolateria Ecuador

    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…

  • Claus Porto

    Ribeira

    Beautifully packaged Claus Porto luxury soaps, fragrances, creams, colognes and candles fill the shelves of latest store in the city where the venerable…

  • Garrafeira do Carmo

    Miragaia

    Friendly, highly knowledgeable and attentive staff guide you through a staggering array of ports (including many fine vintage ones) and high-quality wines…

  • Zinda Atelier

    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…

  • Águas Furtadas

    Aliados & Bolhão

    This boutique is a treasure trove of funky Portuguese fashion, design, crafts and accessories, including born-again Barcelos cockerels in candy-bright…

  • Azulima

    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…

  • Galeria São Mamede

    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,…

  • Cruzes Canhoto interior

    Cruzes Canhoto

    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…

  • Passeio dos Clérigos landscape

    Passeio dos Clérigos

    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 de Matosinhos

    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…

  • Machado Joalheiro exterior 2

    Machado Joalheiro

    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,…

  • Burel Mountain Originals exterior

    Burel Mountain Originals

    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…

  • Daily Day exterior

    Daily Day

    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…

  • Armazém

    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,…

  • O Pretinho do Japão

    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…

  • Casa do Galo

    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…

  • Arcádia

    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…

  • CC Bombarda

    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…

  • Casa Chinesa

    Aliados & Bolhão

    This delightfully old-fashioned emporium is crammed with traditional Portuguese products – sardines, sausages, dried cod and octopus, broa de Avintes …

  • Mercado da Foz

    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…

  • Augusto Leite

    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…

  • La Petite Coquette

    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…

  • Galeria Fernando Santos

    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…

  • Tradições

    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…

  • Ó! Galeria

    Miragaia

    Immerse yourself in the art of illustration (mostly Portuguese, with a smattering of international artists) at Ó! Galeria. Prints range from geometric…

  • Retrosaria das Flores

    Ribeira

    This retro-flavoured haberdashery is a wonderful place to browse for buttons, wool, embroidery and flamboyantly printed fabrics (some of which have been…

  • CRU

    Miragaia

    Allowing Portuguese designers to give flight to their fantasy, this unique gallery space crackles with creativity. What's on offer changes frequently, but…

  • Loja das Tábuas

    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…

  • Louie Louie

    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…

  • A Vida Portuguesa

    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…

  • Touriga

    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…

  • Typographia

    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…

  • Casa Ramos

    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…

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