14 Best Shopping in Porto, Portugal

Upmarket Porto brand Castelbel is renowned for its beautifully packaged soaps, scented candles, and body lotions, all of which smell every bit as divine as they look. The products are hard to find overseas, so it's well worth calling into their retro chic flagship store at the Palácio das Artes to pick up some of their lovely gift sets.

One of the more intriguing venues on Rua Miguel Bombarda, the epicenter of the city's art scene, this shopping center is filled with one-of-a-kind galleries and interesting shops run by local entrepreneurs. There are several tempting bar-restaurants to help fuel your shopping spree.

Legend has it that one of J. K. Rowling’s chief inspirations for the fantasy world of Harry Potter was this century-old bookstore, often cited as the most beautiful bookshop in the world. Although Rowling hasn’t confirmed these rumors, an undeniable fairy-tale magic permeates this place, whether you’re marveling at its 60,000 books, painted-glass ceiling, fanciful facade, or crimson double-helix staircase. In recent years, the bookstore has become so overrun with tourists that queues snake down the street, and there’s now a €5 admission fee, which is redeemable against any purchase in the store.

This ultramodern boutique specializes in shoes, clothes, and accessories for men, women, and kids. Independent Portuguese brands get top billing, and there's a nice terrace where you can enjoy a coffee to fuel your shopping spree.

Take a break from browsing the colorful Bolhão market and pop into this tiny shop for a port-wine tasting and some delicious canned sardines. It's at the center of the market and offers benches and picnic tables for lounging, as well as wines and ports by the bottle or glass.

Snappy dressers with cash to spare head here for high-end, fashion-forward clothes, shoes, and accessories for women and men. 

This posh shopping center in a refurbished cinema building boasts some of the most avant-garde boutiques in Porto. Look for skilled jewelers making artsy one-off pieces.

The comfortable, colorful designs by this Portuguese fashion legend have a strong urban sensibility. The women's wear is particularly stunning.

A colorful hodgepodge of Portuguese-made apparel, art, and accessories, Mercado 48 is a lovely place to browse.

Rua das Flores is famous for its ourivesarias (goldsmiths), and this family-run establishment has been in business here for more than 100 years. Beautiful window displays entice you in, and you can choose from finely crafted gold and silver.

This elegant shop is a reputable dealer in antique and modern silver pieces.

For hard-to-get delicacies from the countryside east of Porto, stop at this gourmet food shop whose owners have a farm outside of town where they raise sheep and make many of the products on display. You'll find local cheeses, jams, sausage, and wine, and there are often free tastings.

At her light and airy store, Joana Gagean carefully curates beautiful ceramics from across Portugal. All are handmade, and the attention to detail is impressive in both the products and the attractive displays.