When I was researching for our weekend trip to Porto in Portugal I didn't really expect to find so many little shopping gems. As the city has only become a destination in the past few year with the arrival of Easyjet and Ryanair, it is still difficult to find good guides to the city.
Here are my shopping picks:
Rua Miguel Bombarda: Located in the city's art gallery district, this street is not to be missed. While our 5 star hotel was full of people far older than us, as soon as we headed to this street we found the fun, young and fashionable vibe of the city. The street is full of street art/graffiti and even the street lights are designed like lamp shades.
Centro Comercial Bombarda, 285 Rua Miguel Bombarda: An arcade shopping centre set on Rua Miguel Bombarda, this arcade combines vintage, design, organic skin care and homewares stores. My favourite store was Trash Vintage where I picked up a floral skirt for €10 plus I also bought a pink flower ring from another small boutique from a local designer (sorry, can't remember the name!). If you are feeling peckish there is a cafe within the arcade which serves HUGE chocolate cakes and strawberry or mint caipirinhas (for only €3).
Cocktail Molotof, 452 Rua Miguel Bombarda : Again on Rua Miguel Bombarda, this boutique stocks Comme des Garcons and a big range of Vivienne Westwood for Melissa shoes, plus many boutique brands for both men and women. I picked up a pair of sunglasses and wa in love with the cute jelly pink bow sandals (pictured below).
Lobo Taste, 20 Largo de S. Domingos: This is a fabulous homewares store by Interior Designer, Paulo Lobo, aims to bring back local crafts that are traditional to Portugal. They stock a huge range of rugs in contemporary colours from nautical stripes in coral, navy blue, duck egg blue, yellow, orange and the list goes on. I picked up a dove grey rug for my lounge room, while my friend picked up a missoni-esque style rug (pictured below). We were both debating over whether to ship more home to us in London as they were not only handmade in Portugal, but they were only €27!! The store also stocks a wide range of handmade hats such as stylish fedoras.
I hope that helps if you ever visit the city! NHG x
Here are my shopping picks:
Rua Miguel Bombarda: Located in the city's art gallery district, this street is not to be missed. While our 5 star hotel was full of people far older than us, as soon as we headed to this street we found the fun, young and fashionable vibe of the city. The street is full of street art/graffiti and even the street lights are designed like lamp shades.
Centro Comercial Bombarda, 285 Rua Miguel Bombarda: An arcade shopping centre set on Rua Miguel Bombarda, this arcade combines vintage, design, organic skin care and homewares stores. My favourite store was Trash Vintage where I picked up a floral skirt for €10 plus I also bought a pink flower ring from another small boutique from a local designer (sorry, can't remember the name!). If you are feeling peckish there is a cafe within the arcade which serves HUGE chocolate cakes and strawberry or mint caipirinhas (for only €3).
Cocktail Molotof, 452 Rua Miguel Bombarda : Again on Rua Miguel Bombarda, this boutique stocks Comme des Garcons and a big range of Vivienne Westwood for Melissa shoes, plus many boutique brands for both men and women. I picked up a pair of sunglasses and wa in love with the cute jelly pink bow sandals (pictured below).
Lobo Taste, 20 Largo de S. Domingos: This is a fabulous homewares store by Interior Designer, Paulo Lobo, aims to bring back local crafts that are traditional to Portugal. They stock a huge range of rugs in contemporary colours from nautical stripes in coral, navy blue, duck egg blue, yellow, orange and the list goes on. I picked up a dove grey rug for my lounge room, while my friend picked up a missoni-esque style rug (pictured below). We were both debating over whether to ship more home to us in London as they were not only handmade in Portugal, but they were only €27!! The store also stocks a wide range of handmade hats such as stylish fedoras.
I hope that helps if you ever visit the city! NHG x
I'm going to Porto in a week! Thanks for the tips
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