It was at Rua de Cedofeita, more specifically at number 269, that Mina Anjos and Eunice Sobral gave birth to Pátio d´as Marias.
This space is assumed as a fine grocery store inspired by the Portuguese grocery stores of the twentieth century, with the ambition of becoming one of the most emblematic of the city of Porto.
Recalling ancient times, customers are entitled to personalized service and access to high quality niche products from small producers.
The Pátio d´as Marias space is also the venue for tasting events, tastings and workshops related to the area of activity of this establishment.
In early 2009, from a conversation between two friends, Inês Basek and Margarida Furst, the idea arose to develop a service that would help all women find their right bra size. This is how Dame de Copas, a shop specialising in Bra Fitting and lingerie consultancy, with 11 shops in Portugal and Spain, emerges. Its mission is to help all women to choose the right bra size and model for each occasion, through a free Bra Fitting consultation. According to their experience, with more than 210,000 fittings made since 2009, more than 90% of women do not wear the right bra, so every day they advise and change the lives of many women.
Bolinhas de Sabão (soap balls), fully aware of the commitment, dedication, creativity and work needed to prepare a party or special occasion, is designed to surprise the customer by organizing a personalized party.
The services of this company ensure that all the details of your party, from the invitation to the menu, the choice of space, design, decoration and animation are the target of specialized attention.
Thus, through the experience of Bolinhas de Sabão, which guarantees a carefully prepared event, the client just has to worry about enjoying each special occasion to its fullest.
FreeBird is a store with a warm atmosphere and ethnic decor. Here you will find a wide range of products from different countries and continents. Visiting FreeBird is like a little trip through different cultures. Here you will find products from various handmade locations, handicraft accessories, necklaces, earrings, clothing, scarves and home furnishings. Whether you visit this store to buy a gift, something for yourself, or just “take a look,” just by looking at the products on display will always learn something about other cultures. You can also use FreeBird for interior decoration projects.
Located in the heart of Porto, Big Fashion is a clothing shop that has existed for over twenty years. It is a business that has been in the same family for several generations, with a common denominator, being even a factor of pride: the great passion for fashion. Big Fashion sells clothing for men, women, children and babies, from coats, parkas, trousers, overalls, leggings, to tracksuits. They consider that the differentiating factor is precisely in their service, combining values of friendliness and honesty, in addition to the wide variety of products available to their customers, adding to the quality of their articles, to which very competitive prices are combined. It has an online shop.
Casa Rainha has been open to the public since 9 September 1985 and Mr. Arsénio Martins, the owner, says he did so because of his double passion: the street commerce and the declared taste for the fashion world. Gathering more than three decades of experience there is, still today, the pride of the owner in providing a personalised service to its customers, accompanied by, according to him, “friendliness and seriousness”. To these there is the addition of the quality of the brands of products offered, such as the products of the brand Triumph, of which the Casa Rainha is the official representative. Here you can find lingerie, women’s and children’s clothing, and men’s underwear, among others.
Premier Pronto a Vestir is a recognized chain of adult clothing stores with several establishments in Porto. This store presents to its customer several national and international clothing brands, for all kinds of tastes and occasions, always with the quality and design of the products as the central point of its offer. The quality that characterizes its products is combined with a personalized, careful and dedicated service in a classic and inviting space. All these features and the recognition of several generations of customers contribute to make Premier a reference store of traditional commerce in Porto.
Founded in 1996 in Porto, Paula Santos Interiores develops and monitors residential projects that reflect the unique identities of its clients. If you are looking for advice on how to change the look of a room, or if you want to give new life to a room, at Paula Santos Interiores you can find the specialists you need to give shape to your vision or to give you a new insight into your spaces. In this establishment you can also find interior decoration items, from lamps, necklaces, tables, cushions, vases, crockery, fabrics, armchairs, ceramic pieces, among many others. Besides this space, Paula Santos Interiores also has an online shop.
At Maktüb you will find everything you need to organize events: from personalized products such as t-shirts, boxers, pillows and invitations, to party items like cake or balloon decorations. In addition to the products we sell, you also have at your disposal a cozy and well-equipped ballroom and above all the help of expert professionals who will take some of the pressure behind the organization of an event. Whether it’s your kids’ themed birthday party, wedding anniversary or a get-together with friends, we have what you need to get everything going in a perfect and special way.
LIFA – Verde Native is a company dedicated to the manufacture and trade of professional work clothing. LIFA has over 40 years of experience in this sector. It specializes in the manufacture and trade of uniforms for industry, health, catering and education. It operates in the national and international market and has as clients a universe of more than 1500 companies, of which Petrogal, Tabaqueira, Tecnovia, Soares da Costa, Mercauto, Elis, AutoZuid, Auto-Sueco, RAR, Pinto & Cruz, Gaia City Hall, Porto City Hall, Imperial, Banco de Portugal.
Located in the Aldoar area, Vilarinha Pharmacy has served the city of Porto for more than 60 years and meets the needs of its people. Always with the knowledge and the precious support to all the health needs of those who visit.
In addition to the usual commercialization of medicines, it offers in its space differentiating features, such as gerontological monitoring.
It also specializes in the sale of beauty and podiatry products, diabetic foot treatment and nutrition.
Vilarinha Pharmacy also provides services to determine the biochemical parameters, blood glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol.
Elisabete Boutique is in the ready-to-wear business, and you can find children’s clothing, women’s clothing, accessories and toys at your establishment. Keeping up with fashion trends but not forgetting the classic designs, Elisabete Boutique offers its customers a wide variety of choices, whether it is clothes for a special celebration, such as a christening or a communion, or for casual use in everyday life. It also sells toys of specialised brands for the youngest, having limited toy collections, such as new-born babies, with certificates that attest to the special collections. It is also characterised by friendly and personalised service.
