8 Best Places to Shop in Évora and the Alentejo, Portugal

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We've compiled the best of the best in Évora and the Alentejo - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Fábrica de Tapetes Hortense

Fodor's choice
Established in 1985, this shop specializes in traditional rugs from around the region. Over the years, owner Maria Hortense has worked on several high-profile projects, including a rug for Pope Francis. All rugs are handmade by her bordadeiras (embroiderers). Clients can select a rug from the shop or order a customized one using their favorite colors and design.

Casa Tiraz

One of the town's best rug selections can be found at Casa Tiraz, facing Arraiolos's main town square.

Praca da Republica 1, Arraiolos, 7040-029, Portugal
266 419 057

Irmãs Flores Artesanato

For authentic Estremoz crafts, head to this tiny workshop where you can watch local women molding clay and painting their ceramic creations in the back room.

Largo da República 31-32, Estremoz, 7100-505, Portugal
268 324 239

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Mont'sobro

This shop focuses solely on handmade cork products, and sells everything from frames to handbags to umbrellas—even a cork bikini. And if you really love cork, you can stay in the Mont'Sobro House, owned by the same family, and decorated in cork products.

O Cesto Artesanato

At the top of the shopping street of Rua 5 de Outubro, O Cesto Artesanato specializes in beautiful ceramics and items made with locally produced cork.

O Pierrot

This store sells Alentejo regional handicrafts, from cork to leather. It's also a good place to pick up some Alentejo wines.

Rua 5 de Outubro 67, Évora, 7000-854, Portugal
266 703 021

Sempre Noiva

Sempre Noiva--which roughly translates as "Always a Bride"—is not a wedding shop, but a store dedicated to wool carpets. The name comes from a local legend about a maiden living in the hilltop castle whose fiance didn't return from war until she was very old. To hide the signs of age, she covered herself with a rug. This story inspired the original owner, and the shop is now run by her two daughters.

Rua Alexandre Herculano 33, Arraiolos, 7040-029, Portugal
266 490 040

Vitorino Paulo

One of the many tapestry shops along Rua Alexandre Herculano, Vitorino Paulo sells Arraiolos tapestries, along with rugs with Persian and Turkish designs.
Rua Alexandre Herculano 27, Arraiolos, 7040, Portugal
266 419 065

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