Shopping in Porto

Shopping in Porto - what to buy and where to find it.

From port wine chocolates to port wine, wallets and handbags made from cork to colourful designer hats and intricately crafted filigree jewellery, shopping in Porto has something for everyone.

The obvious shopping highlight in Porto is its famous Port wine, particularly when tasting it is all part of the experience. But there are other treasures to be found in local shops and craft markets. Bolhão is Porto’s most famous market. We’ve put together a few more suggestions that we hope you will find useful.

Via Catarina

Via Catarina, Porto’s charming little shopping  centre is located on Rua Santa Catarina (the main shopping street in Porto). There are 93 shops and a food court with the usual international fast food chains and some local ones, but all  the restaurant fronts are replicas of the kinds of facades typical of old Portuguese regional architecture.

A Pérola do Bolhão

Rua Formosa, 279

Visit this traditional grocer with a striking art nouveau façade built in 1917 and discover unique local food stuffs a little of everything Porto has to offer; bacalhau (dried salted cod), olive oils, dried fruit. Just off Rua Santa Catarina, not far from the Majestic Café.

 

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Lobo Taste

Palácio das Artes – Fábrica de Talentos, Largo Sao Domingos, 20

Interior designer Paulo Lobo reinvents traditional Portuguese crafts with his contemporary design. Baskets, dolls and the most wonderful colourful hats.

Urban Craft Fair

The Urban Craft Fair is a great place to shop for local craft items. It takes place on the first Saturday and Sunday and on the third Sunday of every month in Rua das Galerias de Paris between 10.00 and 19.00.

 

 A Mercearia das Flores

Rua das Flores,  110

A diverse selection of regional and biological products sourced from small producers; preserves, cheeses, oils, wine and freshly baked artisan breads. The nice thing about this shop is that the products they sell can be tasted in store.

 

Claus Porto Perfume Store

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Rua das Flores, 22

Specialists in artisanal soaps handcrafted using age-old blending techniques. More recently they have added skincare and fragrances to their list of luxurous products. The Art Nouveau packaging is based on original graphic designs found in the Porto-based house’s extensive archive of hand-made patterns and labels.

3+Arte Cooperativa Artística e Cultural

Largo Joaquim Magalhães 12, Vila Nova de Gaia

In this converted warehouse known as 3+Arte  you’ll find a fun collection of art and crafts from local artists. Ana Dias and Maria João Alves began with a simple idea they were looking for a studio to work, but when they discovered this space it led to another project; an exhibition room, shop, meeting place for local artists and  a spot for tourists who want to wander off the beaten track and enjoy a  glass of port.

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This wonderful statue of St Anthony by Ana Dias, Báu-necas, she also has lovely figurines and jewellery for sale.

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Piece by Asdróvia

Cribs and saints in sardine tins, in tiny bottles, in light bulbs and match boxes.

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Pieces by Francisco Gonçalves

The Style Outlet

Av. Fonte Cova, 4485-592 Modivas, Vila do Conde

If you like shopping for designer gear then don’t miss The Style Outlet, 130 of the most prestigious national and international fashion brands with discounts ranging from 30%- 70% all year round. By car it takes between 20-30 minutes from the city centre. There is a  free shuttle service all day with a direct connection from the city centre to The Style Outlet, pick up points are  Rua Sa Da Bandeira Theatre 9.15am and 13.45, Trindade Metro Station 9.30am and 14.00. Arriving at The Style Outlet at 10.15 am and 14.45. Departure from The Style Outlet for Porto city centre 13.00 and 17.45.

 

 

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Port Wine Chocolates

porto_shoppingArcádia has a long chocolate- making tradition. You can buy their handmade chocolates from their shop and café in the centre of Porto, Avenida dos Aliados.

Cork Accessories

Portugal is the world’s largest producer of cork and  You’ll find these eco- friendly souvenirs in street stalls and markets; postcards, wallets, handbags, jewellery and household items all made from cork.

Filigree Jewellery

Crafted from fine strands of gold and silver the country’s love of filigree has continued throughout the centuries and Portuguese jewellery’s fine, intricate designs have become one of the best examples of the  technique. There are some splendid jewellery shops on Rua das Flores and Rua 31 de Janeiro.

Official Port Wine Glass

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This is one of my go-to souvenirs when I want to give friends a gift from Porto. State of the art port wine glass to enhance your experience of drinking port. This official port wine glass designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira, Portuguese architect from Porto, winner of the Pritzker prize (considered the noble prize of Architecture). Available in the Vista Alegre shop in Porto, Rua Cândido dos Reis 6. If you’d like to take a set home they sell them boxed and if you don’t have room for them in your luggage  you can buy them here

I hope this has inspired you to go shopping in Porto and if you do please come back and tell us all about it in the comments.

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