6 Best Shopping in Sintra, the Estoril Coast, and the Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal

Azulejos de Azeitão

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Stop here if you're eager to get your hands on some of those distinctive Portuguese tiles. The company uses traditional methods to paint and glaze each of the tiles sold in the shop. Many of the designs for sale originated the 16th to the 19th centuries. You can even try your hand at painting your own tile.

Casa da Guia

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Housed in a beautiful 19th-century palace, Casa da Guia combines shopping, art, and gastronomy in grand style. It's poised on a cliff edge west of Cascais, beyond Boca do Inferno, and worth the trip out of town for the contemporary art gallery, high-end boutiques, interesting restaurants, and bars with outdoor terraces.

Ceramicarte

Luís Soares presents his own carefully executed, modern ceramic designs alongside more traditional jugs and plates at Ceramicarte. There's also a small selection of tapestries and an art gallery.

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Espaço Fortuna

Down the road from Palmela is a wonderful little shop selling hand-painted ceramics and azulejos. On the top floor is a café with an outdoor terrace, which is a great place to take a coffee break and savor some local sweets.

Feira Internacional de Artesanato do Estoril

From late June to early September, Estoril hosts a huge open-air arts-and-crafts fair near the casino. Vendors sell local art, crafts, and food and drink every evening until midnight. With live music, dancing, and kid-friendly shows, FiARTIL is a major event on Estoril's cultural calendar.

Torres

For typical Portuguese handmade jewelry such as delicate filigree, go to Torres, which has its own designers and trademark brand.