Gift ideas Porto

Satisfying travelers in search of local and original handicrafts, this is the idea that animated the owners of the Flores Creative Store. They propose exclusively Portuguese handicrafts or products whose creators are Portuguese, in order to value the national know-how. More than 60 designers are represented. You will find, for example, linen and clothing made of wool, wallets made of cork, or bags made of tire tubes. A modern and very cute Ali Baba's cave.

Going up Rua do Almada, you will inevitably come across this pretty concept store run by a mother, Maria Branco, and her son, Luís Palhão. Inside, you can find everything. Leather boots from Ary Horse, jewelry from Maria Branco, men's shirts, backpacks from the Serra da Estrela, crockery from the Alentejo, blankets, antique furniture, Colombian handmade wallets. Jams, olive oil, wine and candles complete the varied offer of this store. Perfect for finding an original gift.

At Prometeu Artesanato, you will be sure to know the origin of the products you buy. This charming store sells handicrafts, mainly tiles, made exclusively by local and national artists, all of whom the store's managers have met. In addition to the tiles, jewelry, wood carvings and crafts from Barcelos, porcelain, cork products ... Not to mention that you will be received with a smile and all the attention you need. One of the best places to find a nice souvenir

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Ó ! Galeria gives the opportunity to young Portuguese, European and international artists of all horizons to exhibit their art and sell it directly to the public. It is mainly Portuguese illustration but not only... Also prints, books, t-shirts and tote-bags. The illustrations are full of colour, humour, fantasy and stories of couples told in a print. Among the most represented artists: André da Loba, Barbara Fonseca, Cachetejack, David Penela or Silvia Rodrigues.

If there is a concept store to discover, it is this one. Vintage enthusiasts will be delighted. Indeed, Patch Lifestyle is a very nice store which gathers a lot of vintage references (furniture, clothes, lights, ceramics...) carefully selected by the team. The place is perfectly arranged to facilitate the visit and the finds. In the basement there is a contemporary art gallery managed by Ana Alves Silva, which promotes local artists.

This place near the central market of Bolhão is dedicated to interior design. Its team carries out projects in many apartments or hotels in Porto. You will find in this concept store vintage pieces found everywhere and restored for a new life or contemporary furniture. Tables, chests of drawers, sideboards, armchairs, lamps, vases or tableware. Many choices at more or less reasonable prices. You can leave with a small object or have your purchases sent to any address you like.

3+arte is an artistic and cultural cooperative that brings together the work of over 100 artists. Painting, ceramics, sculpture, wood art, illustrations, jewellery, decorative objects and much more are exhibited in the gallery that welcomes visitors. You will discover unique artistic pieces, which will constitute an original souvenir to bring back home. In addition, you can taste a port wine at the bar of the cooperative. When culture, art and tasting of local products come together, there is nothing to complain about, except to stop by.

Here is a small bazaar where you could certainly find some original souvenirs to bring back home. On the other bank of the Douro, in Vila Nova de Gaia, Amor do Galo offers you objects made in Portugal: jewelry, 3D objects made of fabric, figurines, including the unavoidable rooster whose name the store bears (galo). Also stylish postcards that change the traditional view of the Dom Luis bridge over the Douro and the rabelos that sail on it. Nice prices.

This concept store is one of the most famous in Porto. It gathers 5 concept stores in the same building around 5 different projects: Cork & Co (cork products), Rota do Chá (decoration), Atelier do Burel (wool), The Yellow Boat (clothes) and Aguas Furtadas (art, ceramics, illustration, crafts...). Most of the products are "Made in Portugal", promising quality and unique objects. The Miss Pavlova dessert store is also located in this building, offering you a break while shopping or sweet treats, such as macaroons, to offer.