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Guide · Ribeira, Porto
Porto souvenirs: what to buy
Seven souvenirs made in Portugal that are worth taking home, chosen by the people who have sold them in Ribeira since 2006.
Porto is a city you want to take home. There are souvenir shops on every street, but not everything sold as Portuguese was made in Portugal.
This guide brings together the Porto souvenirs that are really worth buying: pieces from Portuguese brands and makers, with a story, that stay useful long after the trip.
2006the year we opened in Ribeira
2 shopsin Ribeira, Porto
Worldwidewe ship what doesn't fit in your suitcase
For everyday use
Portuguese ceramics
Ceramics are the quintessential Portuguese souvenir. Sardine tableware, platters, mugs and hand-made bowls are easy to use every day and travel well when properly packed.
The collection Duro Designers is handmade in Portugal and is dishwasher, oven and microwave safe. For a historic name, Bordallo Pinheiro has made ceramics in Caldas da Rainha since 1884.
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The image of Porto
Hand-painted tiles
Step into São Bento station or walk past the Capela das Almas and you will see why tiles are the image of the city. Blue and white is on the façades, the churches and, more and more, in our visitors' homes.
A tile is one of the lightest, easiest souvenirs to carry, and works as a trivet, a wall piece or simply a keepsake.
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Small and meaningful
Swallows and sardines
The ceramic swallow is a Portuguese symbol of home, family and coming back: swallows return to the same nest every year. That is why so many Portuguese homes have a flock of them on the wall.
The sardine is the symbol of the June street festivals, from Saint Anthony in Lisbon to Saint John in Porto. Two small souvenirs with a story, and easy to give as gifts.
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Natural, light and durable
Portuguese cork
Portugal is the world's largest cork producer. Cork is natural, light, durable and waterproof, and today it goes far beyond stoppers: bags, wallets, umbrellas and accessories that surprise with their feel and durability.
Corkdesign pieces come in several cork patterns, and the cork bags are among the most popular in the shop.
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A souvenir you can wear
Portuguese footwear
Portuguese footwear is known around the world, and the north of the country is the heart of the industry. It is a different kind of souvenir: you wear it every day and it lasts for years.
Two brands to know: Fly London, with original design and made in Portugal, and As Portuguesas, with natural cork soles.
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Handmade in Portugal
Handmade sunglasses
Less obvious, but more and more popular. Broolls sunglasses are handmade in Portugal, with Italian acetate frames and Italian sun lenses.
Models like Eclipse, Virgo and Tiaki come in several colours and fit in any luggage.
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A different keepsake
Perfumes from Portugal
Eau de toilette perfumes inspired by the regions and history of Portugal: from the Algarve, with orange blossom, to the Cape of Storms, with juniper berries and sea water.
Available in travel-friendly 30 ml bottles and in 100 ml.
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Before you buy
How to choose a good Porto souvenir
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Check the origin
Look for the brand or a "made in Portugal" mark. It is what separates real crafts from mass-produced souvenirs.
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Think about use
A platter, a mug or a cork bag stays useful long after the trip.
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Think about your suitcase
Tiles, swallows and small pieces travel well in hand luggage.
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Doesn't fit in your suitcase?
We ship worldwide from Porto, so you can shop without carrying the weight.
Where to buy souvenirs in Porto
In Ribeira, or at your door
Portosigns has two shops in Ribeira, Porto, open daily from 10am to 8pm. If you are already home, shop online: we ship to Portugal and worldwide, and you can collect for free at our shops.