(27 Rua Ferreira Borges, tel: 22 207 1600) The Port and Douro Wines Institute operates a wine shop, open to the public from Monday to Friday. Besides offering oenophiles a wide selection of bottles, the shop also arranges tours of the institute and wine-tasting introductions.

Solar do Vinho Porto is the place to go for port wine tasting. Popular and lesser-known wines are available for sale, as well as glassware and literature. Enjoy the beautiful view over the river while sampling (220 Rua Entre Quintas, tel: 226 094 749).

The Porto Wine Institute (IVDP) runs a wine shop that offers one of the best selections of Port and Douro wines in the city, at very reasonable prices. Wine tasting is available, too (27 Rua Ferreira Borges; tel: 22 207 1600).

Casa Oriental has offered a wide variety of luxury and rare food items since 1910. Located near the Bolhao market, the variety of interesting smells in the shop is alone worth the visit (110-111 Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, tel: 22 200 2530).