Entering a Vista Alegre shop is also visiting part of the Portuguese heritage. Founded in 1824, the Fábrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre was the first industrial unit dedicated to porcelain production in Portugal. From the outskirts of Ílhavo, it quickly gained national recognition, especially by the royal house. The brand never lost its identity, but also never lost its power of adaptation, following throughout its history the different artistic currents. At Vista Alegre you will find tableware, decorative, giftware and hotelware, high quality glass and crystal, and also stainless steel cutlery 18/10. They make wedding lists and customise products, among others.
A Sapataria Cândida Teixeira encontra-se aberta ao grande público em dois espaços distintos na cidade do Porto, um deles na Rua 31 de Janeiro e o outro na zona da Foz.
A sua proprietária trabalhava anteriormente neste estabelecimento e acabou por adquirir a loja ao seu anterior patrão, de forma a dar continuidade ao negócio.
Nesta sapataria, o cliente poderá encontrar uma ampla variedade de calçado, tanto para o público masculino como para o público feminino, estando disponíveis diversas marcas de referência no panorama nacional e internacional.
Da oferta da Sapataria Cândida Teixeira fazem ainda parte produtos de marroquinaria e carteiras.
PAAZ is a synonym of Paulo Azevedo, an architect graduated from FAUP (Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto), who has collaborated in different architectural offices and participated in several projects of single-family houses, restoration, interior development, among others, being present from the conception to the monitoring of the work. He has lived in Rome and Vienna, where the “philosophy of space” is very present. He returned to Porto, where he opened PAAZ, to put his stamp on architectural and design projects. This office aims to advertise architectural services and, at the same time, sell its own brand products (with the possibility of being personalised) or another brand, preferably Portuguese.
Located in one of the most exclusive areas of the city of Porto, Two Friends is dedicated exclusively to men’s fashion and has as its motto “elegance, style and tradition.” It aims to be a new concept in menswear in Porto, where tradition and avant-garde coexist, in which the classic is combined with the best that the latest trends in menswear have to offer. All the pieces for sale are entirely made in Portugal, obeying the highest quality standards in the area in terms of design confection and raw materials. Currently, the brand is marketed in Portugal in its own stores and already has the preference of hundreds of customers.
Portosigns has had two spaces for national and international tourism since 2006. The shops are dedicated to traditional, utilitarian and decorative crafts, with contemporary twists. Our products, authentic and from very Portuguese roots, are rigorously selected and specially designed for modern homes. Icons such as roosters, swallows and sardines decorate and go to the table, in ceramic, cork, glass and iron; not forgetting the ceramics of Caldas da Rainha, or the products manufactured in National cork. Visitors of Ribeira know that Portosigns is already part of Porto’s commercial, cultural and artistic itinerary.
“Eat well and live better. Eat biologically” is the motto of Loja Alimentar Ana Maria Magalhães, a grocery shop that, as the motto indicates, promotes healthy, biological and sustainable products, for a healthier and more environmentally conscious life. There is also the promotion of a close trade, not only with the customer, with a specialised service, but also with small producers, who cultivate their products in a traditional, read, organic way. Cabbages, turnips, carrots, watercress, courgettes, onions, peas, green beans, garlic, apples, pears, almonds, oranges, strawberries, chestnuts, are some of the products you can find in this ‘bioshop’, some depending on their seasonality.
Porto Belo Confeitaria presents itself as a familiar, welcoming and pleasant space and it can be the chosen place for a coffee break, to try its offer of confectionery or a snack, or even to have a complete meal. The menu presents several options, with a strong focus on traditional Portuguese cuisine, varying from day to day, and also having its version of the famous Porto delicacy, the 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). There are options of meat or fish dishes, such as “alheira” (a type of Portuguese sausage, made with meats and bread.) or “porco à Alentejana” (one of the most traditional and popular pork dishes of Portuguese cuisine, it is a combination of pork and clams, with potatoes and coriander), with very competitive prices. In addition to its gastronomic offer, there is a special care in the service, with staff which promotes familiarity and welcoming.
If, in the beginning, the Mercadinho do Porto was born from the idea of offering a wide range of regional and national products to those visiting Porto, the context led it to adapt the business and help the community with the delivery of food products. With the same focus on proximity to the customer, this fine grocery store stands out for selling products in bulk, with a wide variety, spices, dried fruit, dehydrated fruit, pulses, seeds, coffee, pasta, cereals, flour, sugar, salt, tea and detergents. In addition to these products, there is daily homemade bread, baked in the shop, regional products, such as cheese, sausages, olive oil, honey, wine and a more traditional grocery section.
Creators and manufacturers for five generations, MAAJ Jewellers are known for their high quality in jewellery. In constant updating, this shop, with a lot of history to tell, presents a constant dynamic, following the new design trends in the jewellery area, never forgetting what made it persevere. From the most prestigious international watch and jewellery brands, to the contemporary and sophisticated collections of jewellery, there is a common feature to all MAAJ Jewellers’ pieces: the certainty of the highest quality and the guarantee that each choice will be the best way to celebrate unique moments. In terms of exclusivity, they also produce author’s jewellery.
Papelaria Estádio is a stationery located next to Bessa Stadium and close to a couple of schools. We are part of a traditional business context, where the customer will be welcomed in a family environment always seeking to meet their needs. As a stationery shop, we sell a myriad of articles and services, from stationery, of course, to newspapers, magazines, books, ice cream, gums, tobacco, photocopies, prints, gift wrap, gift cards, mugs, notebooks and stickers, among many others.
Vale Doce Bakery and Pastry has a warm and familiar atmosphere, while also offering our guests easy parking in the immediate vicinity.
In addition to affordable lunches and dinners, our establishment includes a wide range of freshly baked breads, pastries and cakes that will make anyone’s mouth water. Among these options there are croissants and Jesuits, the specialties of this house.
One of its great attractions is Francesinha’s Happy Hour, a great opportunity to taste this typical Porto dish at a reduced price.
Riscas & Pintas is a second hand clothes, shoes and props shop, where those who buy can also sell. This is an increasingly current concept and also in vogue in Portugal. With an ecological component, one can find, in this establishment, a great opportunity to battle consumerism and waste, but also with a financial component, offering articles at very competitive prices, in a context that is not very favourable to the economy. Not only of sale does Riscas & Pintas live. If you have something that, although in good condition, you no longer use, you can also put on sale in this establishment. The offer, as you might expect, is varied, for all genders, ages and fashion trends.
