Raras Socks is a chain of stores that specializes in selling affordable socks, underwear and children’s clothing. There are several types of socks that the store sells, including simple patterned socks and themed socks (with images from Portugal or the city of Porto). As for underwear, this store sells mainly women’s products such as lingerie and tops. Among the children’s products available are baby clothing accessories (such as bibs or dresses), popular character style pajamas, and the most common types of clothing such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Having opened its doors to the general public at the end of 2015, Mercearia do Rosário presents itself as a gastronomic cult space, dedicated to the sale and tasting of regional products. It offers its customers a selection of varied products, ranging from jams to liqueurs, as well as traditional and Port wines, biscuits and preserves. In this establishment you can also enjoy your breakfast or late brunch, always at economical prices and with tasty and quality products that will surely satisfy you.
Ceuzinha establishment has been present in the city of Porto for over 55 years, being recognized in the footwear sector, with several options for both men and women.
This space works with reference footwear lines, which offer all the comfort and technology of the market.
In addition to a remarkable variety of shoe options, you can also find umbrellas, wallets, bags, travel bags and accessories such as belts, note holders, scarves and women’s scarves.
You can also count on a close service, anchored in dozens of years of experience in the art of welcoming the customer.
This is an establishment that already has a history of 30 years. In addition to its prime location, it also offers a wide range of products and options for those who are hungry or just need a break. In fact, it is difficult to pass the Clérigos Confectionery and not get mouth watering just looking at the window and see what is exposed, such as snacks, sandwiches of bread, snacks, cream, pizza and croissants. In addition, it offers affordable home-cooked meals every day with various meat and fish options, as well as francesinhas, bifanas, soups and various salads.
Armazéns Moreira de Pinho have a history of over 70 years in the trade of Porto. Since they were founded by Manuel Resende Moreira de Pinho and Maria Regina Tavares Moreira de Pinho they have been a ready-to-wear, textile store and shoe store. They also sell home textiles, tableware, appliances, wallets and perfumes. It is an establishment with a lot of tradition, but always seeks to be growing and updating, offering its customers a wide range of products from the best brands of national and international prestige. They stand out for the personalized service, the result of much experience in contact with customers.
Elisabetta Franchi Porto belongs to the JustFashion group and is a store entirely dedicated to women’s clothing. The group has been in Portugal since 2004 and the JustFashion brand is a reference in the distribution of couture brands. Brands such as Elisabetta Franchi itself are characterized by their elegance, comfort and sophistication. With six stores in Portugal, they have two main focuses, the distribution of brands not easily found and the concentration on the customer, in a bet of personalized service, respecting their individuality and, therefore, meeting their needs. In Porto alone, the group has four stores.
Emblematic establishment of the city of Porto, very frequented by students from the surrounding colleges. It is known for its francesinha, but has a menu with a very diverse offer of authentic and traditional Portuguese cuisine, with suggestions of meat, fish, vegetarian dishes, soups and salads. It is ideal for a quick meal or for group dinners, with several menus for this purpose. There is also a light lunch buffet available. If the weather permits, you can enjoy its pleasant terrace. Whether you are looking for a delicious meal or having a drink with friends while watching a football game, you will always be welcome at Cervejaria Diu.
Situated in the street with the same name, the Padaria S. Dinis is a hot bread establishment, with fresh bread served daily. For this reason alone, it would already deserve the attention of our senses. However, the Padaria S. Dinis is much more than that, it is also known for its varied pastries, having Berlin balls (the Berlin ball is a traditional German cooking cake, whose recipe arrived in Portugal during the Second World War by Jewish refugees, becoming an immediate success. It is sprinkled with sugar, but while the Berliner is garnished with mainly red sweets (strawberry, raspberry, etc.), the Berliner ball is filled with a yellow sweet called pastry cream through a side blow and is always visible. With the exponential sale of this product, the flavours of the filling have also increased. The Berlin balls are fried before being stuffed with the pastry cream. Their German counterparts have a slightly smaller diameter and are usually sprinkled with powdered sugar. In Portugal, you can find Berlin balls in most bakeries, which sometimes also have them without filling. They are consumed a lot on the beaches from north to south of the country during the summer), cream pastries, various versions of éclairs and croissants, just to mention a few, as well as for its daily meals, based on the tradition of Portuguese, regional and local cuisine, with modern versions of some well-known dishes and having its version of the famous Francesinha (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish), and ‘Tripas à moda do Porto’ (the most representative dish of Porto that dates back to the time of the Portuguese Discoveries is cooked with tripe and fat meat, accompanied with thick slices of dark bread; today instead of bread white beans are used). The service is attentive and personalised and the space is welcoming, having a family atmosphere.
Circo de Ideias is a publishing house, bookstore and architecture gallery. Located in the Bouça district, Circo de Ideias was founded in 2008 as a non-profit cultural association, with the aim of promoting the dissemination and study of architecture. The passion for books, for publishing, for curating, for architectural publications in particular, led the two architects, owners of this space, to edit books where there is a deliberate confrontation between the text, the image and the object. Their books are thought and edited by themselves to the limit, in a curatorial work whose result is the book itself. They have already edited books based on the work of Rem Koolhaas and Siza Vieira, for example.
Built at the beginning of the First World War, it was originally a goldsmith’s shop, and later came into the ownership of a Spanish merchant who put his name on the main façade. The interior and the façade are clearly inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, giving personality and refinement to the space, inviting you in. It is currently a ready-to-wear establishment, designed and geared towards people who care about the environment. In this sense, its garments are essentially made of cotton, silk, viscose, wool, linen and leather. They also offer different objects, accessories and jewellery, as well as unique clothing, without repeated pieces, from various Portuguese designers and ceramists.
The founding of Diego Martin, a clothing company, dates back to 1974.
Since then, it combines the quality of its products with the attention to detail, along with the best fabrics from the best manufacturers with the high technology in making and finishing. This is the key to brand success, which has even achieved international recognition for the excellence of its work.
In 1996 we launched our own brand Diego Martin, offering the public a personalized service with the highest quality clothing and collections elaborated to the last detail, combining the classic style that is the brand’s heritage with the latest fashion trends.
Casa & Decoração Texteis Lar is a textile company founded in 2011 specializing in the sale of household items and decoration. Its strategy is to focus strictly on quality, fast response, flexibility and the latest technology. With a professional and experienced service, you will find in this shop a wide variety of decoration and lighting, carpets, towels, sheets and household items in general. Everything to make your home more comfortable and welcoming. You will also find a variety of regional products and tourism products, such as handbags and wallets, as well as luggage.
