Livaria Almedina (bookstore) was established in Porto in the early 80’s, at the suggestion of its clients who had studied in Coimbra and recognized this bookstore as a mandatory space for the purchase of their books.
Located at Rua de Ceuta, in the middle of a historic Porto bookstore district, Almedina serves a wide audience, from professionals interested in legal, technical and scientific books to lovers of literature in general.
It is therefore a bookstore specialized in the legal and technical book, while offering its consumers the latest novelties of fiction and non-fiction and even books for the little ones.
Located in downtown Porto, the fame of the Venham Mais 5 beef sandwiches has spread rapidly throughout the city. With a short menu, the most intense bet is on the quality of the products used in the confection of their dishes. The centre of attention is placed on the beef sandwich, served in bread, with sirloin and melted cheese – you can also order a version with Serra cheese. Almost at the same level of fame are their desserts, especially the chocolate cake, a delight that blends the lightness of a merengue chocolate sigh with chocolate mousse. The portions are generous and often shared by the table, since the very philosophy of the house invites the sharing of stories, conviviality and, there you have it, food.
Farmácia Cameira (pharmacy) is located at Rua do Heroísmo, having recently undergone a renovation process. With new management at your disposal, we have a professional team able to assist all your needs. In addition to the sale of medicine and various other wellness products, Farmácia Cameira provides those who visit weight determination and BMI services, measurement of total cholesterol and blood glucose, pregnancy tests, among others.
These establishment has a reserved parking lot.
This bookstore dates back to the founding of the well-known “Livraria Asa” in 1967, adopting the current name in the year 2000.
José Alves bookstore has been establishing itself as a repository of excellence in the specialized technical books market, namely in the sectors of Economics, Management, Informatics, Biological Sciences, Architecture and Engineering.
Mostly geared towards Higher Education in Portugal, with equal emphasis on the Business and Professional segment, this establishment is a point of reference for all those looking for specific books, which you will surely find in this space.
At Sousa Cafeteria you will find a cozy atmosphere with quality products and affordable prices. It offers a wide range of fresh pastries and bread for your breakfast or snack. Lunch serves homemade and appetizing soups that you can accompany with one of your baguettes for a complete and healthy meal. For a mid-afternoon or morning snack, you can also have a coffee with one of their homemade cakes. It’s the place to go for a quick meal or a break. Regardless of the reasons that lead you to Cafeteria Sousa, you can count on friendly and helpful service that will make you feel comfortable.
Lights, colours, flowers! Luziflor was born in 1989 and can be the right place to buy bouquets of flowers for any occasion, such as weddings, wedding bouquets, baptisms, communions, natural and/or dry arrangements, wreaths, farm/church decorations, funerals, anniversaries, Valentine’s days, wedding anniversaries, university course conclusion, just to name a few special occasions. The service is personalised and specialised, which means that Luziflor is available to carry out your idealisation or to advise you on the right arrangement for the special moment. In this space you have at your disposal a wide variety of flowers and plants of all kinds, colours and textures.
Founded in 1947, Casa Soleiro sells quality footwear and leather goods repair products. It is one of the largest suppliers of shoemakers and shoe factories in the city of Porto. On the façade are two unusual clogs, hanging on the door as if it were a sign, already integrating the memory of that traditional artery near the Sé Church and São Bento Station. Tourists come to Casa Soleiro delighted with a kind of time travel that this establishment provides for those who visit, with the long wooden counter and the boxes and products displayed on the shelves in the same way since the founding of the store.
A family restaurant with traditional dishes of Portuguese food and more. It was founded in 2002, with the purpose of serving a target public appreciating the typical dishes of the region and specialties, having, at this time, two houses open in the area of Foz. Besides the house specialties, such as Steak Cêpa Torta (house special dish) and Octopus à Cêpa Torta (yet another house special dish), it also has a vast offer of Italian food, highlighting several types of pasta and typical dishes of this country. You can also have a snack in one of the many appetizers and tapas available in the menu. We highlight the warm atmosphere and a helpful service, suitable for various types of circumstances, be it meals of friends, family or work.
In Vietnamese, Mùi means perfume. In the world around us, we always find a taste, a smell, a perfume that reminds us of a country, a place, a person. Of Vietnamese origin, Thuy Tien, with knowledge and rigor, designed the recipes of excellence that are unique to Mùi Concept. In this establishment you will have the possibility to try and to enjoy teas and herbal teas of different tastes and perfumes. Currently the space has 120 varieties, of which twenty are biological. In the shop you can also discover selected artifacts about the environment and the work of artists and craftsmen from Vietnam, and other neighboring countries.
Originally from neighboring Spain and founded in 1997, muy mucho is the first brand store in Portugal, with open doors, in the historic center of Porto.
Retailing home products and home furnishings, muy mucho will find items as diverse as pillows, crockery, cutlery, small furniture, picture frames and garden products, among many other solutions. All with the goal of doing justice to the brand’s maxim of making decoration fun and accessible to anyone, allowing your customer to build a home where they feel comfortable and happy.
Say Cheese is a shop specialised in cheese and wine with an area for tasting and conviviality. The shop area is right at the entrance of the new space and has several national and international suggestions that you can take home. There are boards that can be accompanied with sweets, jams and wine glasses. At the end of the room, after passing the shop, there is the tasting area. Everything that arrives at the table has cheese, of course, and that which varies are the accompaniments. You can go through the shop window and choose three, five or seven of your favourite cheeses. You can add side dishes such as chutney, jam, olives or dried fruit. There are also drink tastings, with advice on the cheese to go with them.
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.
