Latina is one of the most emblematic bookstores in Porto. It was founded in 1942 by Henrique Perdigão and is known for its façade, highlighting the bust of Luis de Camões. It was the first company in Portugal to create a literary contest, right in the year of its inauguration. The winner of the contest was Prof. José Hermano Saraiva who competed with the work “Vento vindo dos montes” using the pseudonym Simplicimus. Now part of the Leya group, Latina continues to offer its customers a wide range of books. Throughout its three floors you will find all the latest Portuguese and foreign literature, as well as technical, school, children’s and artistic books and travel guides.
Tajmahal is a shop specialized in oriental goods, mainly from India, as its name implies. In this establishment you will find traditional clothing for parties and special occasions and casual, bohemian style; accessories such as pashminas, clutches and scarves; natural beauty and wellness products such as henna paints, shampoo and amla oils. One of the main attractions of the store is the traditional 100% natural henna (Mehndi) temporary tattoos performed by professionals. Tajmahal is a reference store for all that are interested in getting to know and explore the oriental culture.
The first record of the existence of Farmácia do Olival (pharmacy) dates from February 15, 1477, making this establishment one of the oldest in the world of its kind.
The decoration and initial structures of its space have been maintained to this day, thus preserving its long history and tradition and allowing its visitors to admire a space with almost unparalleled longevity.
Currently, this pharmacy, located near Torre dos Clérigos, offers its clients various services such as pharmaceutical counselling, blood pressure measurement, blood glucose and total cholesterol, injectables administration, dermoesthetic advice and nutrition appointments on Mondays.
Cervejaria Gazela is a historic space of the city, awarded with numerous awards and a must stop in any gastronomic itinerary. It is known above all for its hotdogs, which are nowadays one of the most sought after and iconic snacks of Porto and an example of the best confort food you can find. They are made in toasted, narrow bread with a very spicy fresh sausage and melted cheese, cut into small pieces and served with a fresh beer. You can hardly eat just one. You will always be welcomed by your friendly staff. In addition to the hotdogs, be sure to try the famous steak too.
For over 50 years serving the city of Porto, Cancela Velha is a cafe specialized in meals and all kinds of snacks.
Very close to the busy Avenida dos Aliados, in this establishment the main attraction is the very typical francesinha. Those who prefer other options have at their disposal the toasts, hamburgers, dogs and sandwiches menu.
Cancela Velha also offers its customers a cafeteria service, which, together with its fast and efficient service and its welcoming space, make this an ideal place for a quicker lunch, for your breakfast or even for a mid-afternoon snack.
Portugalidades is a chain of stores, founded in 2010, which specializes in the sale of national handicraft pieces. This brand works directly with artisans and artists from various corners of Portugal, in order to fulfill its mission of exhibiting and promoting the best that is done in terms of Portuguese handicrafts, both at the traditional and contemporary levels.
In a space that once housed an Art Gallery, it is now possible to find a showcase of flavors.
The Largo Gallery restaurant is located in Largo de São Domingos and here the Chef’s delicacies invite visitors to a delicious journey through the flavors of traditional portuguese cuisine, influenced by modernity and made with contemporary quality, rigor and excellence.
Galeria do Largo’s menu varies according to the time of year, taking into account the traditions of our cuisine, but also the dietary restrictions of our customers, offering vegan, organic and gluten free options.
If you want to meet friends or have a relaxing cup of coffee with family and share unique moments, Café Caçulinha is the ideal meeting place. Here you will have comforting coffee and light, inexpensive culinary proposals for your lunch. You can choose from various dishes of traditional and Portuguese cuisine, with meat and fish options. At snack time, you can enjoy many of the establishment’s regular patrons and enjoy some of its delicious snacks, such as pastries, chips, bifanas and pizzas. It also has several breakfast menus.
Welharias is a shop for antiques, old goods and second-hand goods. You can also use this shop to value or sell your own antiques. It is an establishment where you can get lost, in order to find authentic treasures from various eras, such as antiques, collectibles, books, tools or toys. You will discover numerous examples of objects from the more or less distant past, which will make you nostalgic and curious to know more about its history. Whether you want to offer an original gift, or are looking for a different object to decorate your home or business you will find numerous options at Welharias.
Housed in the Bom Sucesso Market, a historic building from the 1950s, Buri is a sushi restaurant that works only with fresh fish from sustainable fishing and from the Portuguese sea, such as sea bass, sea bream, horse mackerel, tuna and corvina from Azores.
In addition to the originality of its sushi menus, Buri also has some alternative dishes influenced by Mediterranean cuisine and vegetarian options.
In this restaurant, the excellence of the service and the freshness of the fish combine with a space of modern character and contemporary decoration, making Buri a place to visit.
To satisfy the needs of its customers, it also has take-away and delivery.
Confeitaria Universo is a space with its own daily production of bakery and pastry products, also serving economical meals from Monday to Saturday. Daily, they have chicken baked on the spit for any time of the opening hours. Its bakery products are varied, with fresh bread and refreshing ice creams, which will delight your customers in moments of pause. Confeitaria Universo has a friendly service, a beautiful atmosphere and plenty of space to have coffee, eat something or wrap yourself in your favourite book. It is a space intended to make you feel at home. Regardless of the weather, all its spaces are air-conditioned. They have a free Wi-Fi network.
The Second Market presents itself as a generalist store, opened since 1998, under the motto “Everything in one place / Vintage and Modern”.
With a space of 125m2, Segundo Mercado offers a dedicated service, articles in excellent conditions and at affordable prices, providing a home travel service for evaluations. Among the products available to the public at your establishment are furniture, jewelery, watches, books and vinyl records.
Its customers also have at their disposal a car park, located next to the store.
