Shopping in Portimao will please not only avid shopaholics, but also tourists who are only visiting the mall for the purpose of exploring. The different areas of Portimao offer both large shopping centers, outlet malls and supermarkets, as well as traditional stores and souvenir boutiques. For example, tourists who prefer leather shoes and clothing can look at the boutiques in the center of Portimao. Here you can also buy excellent quality linens, porcelain and various kitchen products.
Portimao has some of the best shopping in the Algarve. The major supermarkets in the city include Intermarché, Worten (electrical goods), Casa (household goods), Page 1 (clothing), C&A (clothing), Brinca (children's toys), H&M and Primark (clothing).
Besides this, you can easily find baby food in Portimao, as well as gluten-free diabetic products and food for vegetarians. A wide range of food is available at the Continente shopping center. There are large parking lots and underground parking lots near Portimao's shopping centers and supermarkets.
The Portimão Retail Center is located near the ring road at the intersection of Avenida V6 and EN125 (opposite MaxMat). The boutiques and stores in the Retail Center are open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Maxmat supermarket is open 08:00 to 21:00. The Center features boutiques of global clothing brands as well as Portuguese stores. For example, in Casa you can buy famous Portuguese porcelain dishes. Athletes can stock up on equipment at Sportzone. It is recommended to finish your shopping in Portimao with a lunch at one of the local cafes within the center.