Porto travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Porto, Norte, Portugal.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Azulejo tiles (decorative) — from €3 (~$3.30) for small magnets; handpainted pieces from €20 (~$22)
Port wine — bottles from €8 (~$8.80) for basic ruby; aged tawnies from €25–€100 (~$27.50–$110)
Claus Porto soaps and cosmetics — luxury floral soaps from €8–€25 (~$8.80–$27.50)
Pastéis de Tentúgal (pastry) — local almond pastry from Coimbra, sold at Mercado do Bolhão
Vinho verde — light white wine €4–€12 per bottle (~$4.40–$13.20); lighter to carry than Port
Portuguese linen and embroidery — tablecloths, tea towels from local artisan shops
Galo de Barcelos (cockerel figurine) — Portugal's national symbol; €5–€30 (~$5.50–$33)
Locally roasted coffee beans — several specialty roasters on Rua das Flores
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Mercado do Bolhão
Fresh produce, local cheese, charcuterie, flowers — the essential Porto market experience
Where: Baixa, Porto
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00; Sat 08:00–17:00; Sun closed
Garrafeira do Carmo
Exceptional selection of Port wines, vinho verde, and Portuguese wines; knowledgeable staff
Where: Baixa, Porto
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00
Claus Porto
Luxury Portuguese soaps, perfumes, and cosmetics — founded in Porto in 1887
Where: Rua das Flores, Porto
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00; Sun 11:00–18:00
Livraria Lello
Books (Portuguese and international), art prints, Lello-branded items; inside a stunning Art Nouveau building
Where: Baixa / University district, Porto
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–19:30; Sun 11:00–19:00
A Vida Portuguesa
Curated Portuguese-made goods: ceramics, textiles, soaps, stationery, traditional products
Where: Rua Galeria de Paris area, Porto
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00; Sun 11:00–18:00
Azulejos Padrão
Handpainted azulejo tiles; traditional Portuguese patterns and custom designs
Where: Rua das Flores, Porto
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00
NorteShopping
Largest mall in northern Portugal; Zara, H&M, El Corte Inglés, hypermarket, cinema
Where: Senhora da Hora, Matosinhos
Hours: Daily 09:00–24:00
Rua Miguel Bombarda Galleries
Contemporary art galleries, vintage design, independent designers, photography prints
Where: Massarelos / Cedofeita, Porto
Hours: Galleries Tue–Sat 11:00–19:00; street always open