Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.avidaportuguesa.com
;
Rua Galeria de Paris 20; 10am-8pm Mon-Sat)
This lovely store in an old
fabric shop showcases a medley of stylishly repackaged vintage Portuguese products -
classic toys, old-fashioned soaps and retro journals, plus those emblematic ceramic
an-
dorinhas
(swallows).
Porto Signs
SOUVENIRS
(Rua Alfândega 17; 10am-8pm Mon-Sat)
A nice twist on the traditional tourist shop, Porto Signs
has unique, locally designed graphic T-shirts, as well as Portuguese wine, tea, photo-
graphy books, cork products and that ever-present Barcelos rooster.
CC Bombarda
MALL
(Rua Miguel Bombarda; noon-8pm Mon-Sat)
Amid the galleries along Rua Miguel Bombarda,
this small, unique shopping mall is a highlight. Inside you'll find stores selling locally de-
signed urban wear, bonsai trees, stylish home knick-knacks, Portuguese indie rock and
other hipster-pleasing delights. There's a shop (Frida) where you can order a doll made to
your own likeness, and a cafe (Pimenta Rosa) serving light fare on an inner courtyard.
BOOKS
Livraria Lello
(Rua das Carmelitas 144; 10am-7.30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm Sat)
Even if you're not after books, don't
miss this 1906 neo-Gothic confection that's stacked to the rafters with new, secondhand
and antique books, including foreign-language guidebooks and some literature. Up the
curving staircase is a pleasant cafe.
Prometeu Artesano
HANDICRAFTS
(Muro dos Bacalhoeiros 125; 9.30am-8pm)
Promoting a collective of artisans from across Por-
tugal, this antiquated stone-house riverside shop has a fun collection of
azulejos
. While
not everyone will be a fan of the Jesus sticks (passion of the twigs, if you will), you
shouldn't miss the lovely ceramic dishes downstairs.
Lobo Taste
HANDICRAFTS
