The owners of Padaria Pardal assure that the best ‘regueifa’ (wheat bread, generally braided) of Porto is made by them, every Sunday. But besides bread, this establishment, whose origins are linked to the city of Amarante, also bakes Conventual and traditional sweets: “Toucinho do Céu” (a kind of cake made with pearl sugar to which ground almonds are added, sometimes gila jam and, finally, a large portion of egg yolks), “Babão” (a special cake made with many eggs and much sugar), “Pudim do Santo” (special kind of pudding, made with eggs, butter and sugar), and even biscuit cake “just like the one mother used to make”. There are plenty of reasons to visit this bakery and pastry shop. Casa Pardal is proud of its motto: “Made with the heart, delivered in hand” – which reflects the attention with which they receive each client and the demand upon the choice of the best raw materials.
In a world that is moving towards technological immateriality, in practically every field, be it music, the visual arts or cinema, there are fields that remain perennial, as it is the case with the passion for photography. Here you will find everything you need or want to dedicate yourself to photographic activity, preferably analogue. It is the ideal space for the curious and the photography lovers, also offering laboratories for rental. Raúl Sá Dantas is the promoter of this project, which aims to give conditions to all those who like to work with film, so that they can do it without restrictions. With space for exhibitions, it also has workshops to deepen the knowledge about photography, conventional or digital.
Barbearia Tinoco is already in the 1930s almanac in its current location, where it is referred to as the property of Manuel Fernandes Tinoco. The decoration of this barber shop is part of the city’s heritage. Noteworthy are the marble washbasins, the floor covered with fan mosaics, the iron chairs and the huge mirrors, in a set with strong Art Deco inspiration. Not to mention the old steam towel warmer, which was then placed on the customers’ faces, as well as the small marble counters in front of each chair that also served to set trays with the snack served from a neighborhood café.
The sharing and promotion of culture is part of citizenship education, when the citizen is intended to go beyond the immediate. The Art Gallery D. Pedro is a space for reflection through contemplation. With exhibitions of artists and seasonal exhibitions of their works, the Art Gallery D. Pedro is dedicated to the promotion and sale of contemporary art, producing and presenting exhibitions of renowned and emerging artists. It functions as an art gallery where it exhibits works of painting, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, as well as antiques and silver pieces of art. If you are looking for unique and exclusive pieces to give an authentic tone to the identity of your home, this may be the ideal establishment for you.
Perfumes & Companhia is nowadays one of the major national store chains dedicated to beauty and wellness products, having been active in the market for over twenty years.
Each of its stores sells different types of perfumes, cosmetic products (such as solar products or skin care products, among others) and make-up products (such as lipsticks and eye masks).
In addition to selling products, it also offers manicure, massage and skincare services (with availability that varies depending on each store).
The brand also offers an online sales platform, for convenient purchases from home.
The owner of Discos do Baú has been in love with vinyl since he was 14 years old. He has been a DJ for over 20 years, his shop has become a business almost by chance. Over the years he has collected 3000 vinyls, 6000 singles and EPs and started selling them online. In 2017, he opened Discos do Baú, for the good of music lovers. The store attracts music lovers from all over the world thanks to the rarity of stock vinyls. So what makes this music store in Porto worthy of your visit is the vast collection and diversity in its music catalog. Discos do Baú has vinyls from all music genres, including rock, pop, brazilian, african, jazz, funk, soul and more. It also sells turntables and other accessories such as protective vinyl bags.
Porto Gifts and Gifts presents itself as a chain of shops especially oriented to tourists, where you can find pieces of national artisans and textiles of their own manufacture, as well as exclusive marketing models in these stores.
Similarly, garments (such as capes or dresses), bags and decorative objects are available to our customers.
In some of these products you can find images that refer to the culture of the city of Porto (such as the tiles and historic houses) or even to the national culture (such as the rooster of Barcelos).
Rhino Home Store is a decoration store that sells in its space a selection of furniture, mirrors, accessories, lighting and table and kitchen products.
Its establishment is located in the charismatic area of Foz, in a two-storey building that is worth visiting on its own because of its beauty.
The choice of products is the result of several trips and long experience in decoration by Marta Marques Pinto, the owner. At Rhino Home Store you will be able to choose between charming and ethnically influenced, lively items, without fear of mixing different colors and styles, never ignoring the urban aspect.
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.
For many the oldest goldsmith in the city, what is certain is that the Coutinho Goldsmith was born in 1859, belongs to the same family since 1919, and has stories to tell that no other Porto remember. There were 37 goldsmiths in this area, being inserted in a bourgeois area, and today few remain. Inside we can find gold, silver and filigree, such as Viana’s hearts, cutlery, clocks, among others. Being in an area with high tourist incidence, it ends up having as clients many of these foreign passersby, but also keeping whole families who continue to shop here.
If we went into a cafe in the 80s of the 20th century, it was rare that there was no pool table. This sport, allegedly created in the 15th century, had its first great Portuguese champion in 1936, named Alfredo Ferraz. In Portugal there was no billiards, not least because the Portuguese champion competed for the title while enrolled in the Spanish Federation, but what is certain is that it has become one of Portuguese favorite sports. Snooker Café is one of the few places where you can enjoy this sport, as well as having breakfast, lunch, snacks and having a meal. It has varied pastries and snacks, hot dogs, sandwiches, francesinha and a generous list of drinks.
Plantaviva is a store specialized in flower and plant trade. It has been in existence for over 25 years and is currently in the hands of the same owner. Here you will find a huge variety of plants and flowers that you can buy to offer or to beautify your home or garden. In addition to the plants themselves, at Plantaviva you will also find everything you need to take care of them, such as soil and fertilizers, as well as plastic and clay pots. Additionally, you will find excellent service at Plantaviva which, thanks to years of experience in the area, will provide you with the best advice on how to take care of your plants.
