4 Best Places to Shop in The Azores, Portugal

Two marine biologists who run a sustainable tour company on Faial branched out into this charming shop that sells products made by small producers in the Azores, with an emphasis on eco-friendly items and recycled materials. Highlights include their own label of cotton shirts with colorful designs made from recycled African textile scraps and whimsical handmade dog collars.

A great place to pick up some items for a picnic, The King of Cheese stocks cheeses from all over the Azores along with other regional products like jams, honeys, cookies, and teas. It’s next door to the Mercado da Graça (Graça Market), perfect for browsing the fresh fruit and other produce on offer in the Azores.

Whether you’re looking for jams from the Azores, wines from Madeira, or olive oil from the Douro, this well-stocked shop carries it all, plus chocolate, sausages, and spices. Wines come from across the Azores and throughout Portugal.

For a unique piece of art to take home with you, stop by this petite gallery, studio, and shop in a historical trading house that shows works by local and national artists. The selection ranges from drawings, paintings, and photographs to easy-to-transport postcards and posters.