Shopping hours
Generally 0900-1300 and 1500-1900 Monday to Friday
0900-1300 Saturday (December also 1500-1900).
Handicrafts
The most famous Portuguese handicrafts include azulejos (painted ceramic tiles), pottery, rugs, embroidery, lace work, and wicker work. Different varieties of ceramic work are produced all over the country. Decorated, glazed or just simple brown clay.
Many of the regional crafts are sold in other parts of the country, particularly in Lisbon.
Shopping items include also leather goods, copper, handcrafted silver and gold, tapestry, woodcarving, cork products, porcelain and china, crystal and glassware.
Portugal also makes quality shoes and lovely terry cloth towels.
