Inaugurated on November 3rd, the store is located at Rua Formosa, nº 305, directly across from Mercado do Bolhão and just a few meters from Rua de Santa Catarina. This operation was advised by Cushman & Wakefield, which identified the space (200 m²), and by CBRE, which represented the brand.
Founded in 1948, “Sabor a España” was created with the goal of bringing traditional Spanish flavors to cities everywhere. The brand specializes in typical Spanish gastronomic products — such as nougats, caramelized nuts, artisanal sweets, jams, and chocolates — all made using traditional recipes. The concept emphasizes proximity to the consumer, focusing on street stores located in strategic locations.
Present in several Spanish cities, “Sabor a España” made its debut in Portugal with a store in Évora and has been continuing its expansion plan, which includes opening locations throughout the country. Last October, the brand opened its first store in Lisbon, a process also advised by Cushman & Wakefield and CBRE.
Susana Pires, Senior Retail Consultant at Cushman & Wakefield, stated: “This operation reinforces our position as an active agent in the development of retail in the main commercial arteries of downtown Porto, consolidating our role with property owners and brands. We remain committed to contributing to the enhancement of the city’s commercial offering, promoting occupancies that add value to spaces and drive a more attractive, diverse, and consumer- and community-aligned commercial dynamic.”
Ecaterina Andronachi, Senior Retail Consultant at CBRE Portugal, said: “Following the success in Lisbon, CBRE was pleased to once again represent Sabor a España, this time in the opening of its first store in Porto. Our team worked closely with the brand to identify the perfect strategic location and ensure a successful entry into Porto’s street retail market. We are confident that the Sabor a España store, with its authentic offering, will quickly become a reference point in the city.”
For Fran Ramírez, General Manager and owner of Sabor a España: “We are very excited about the opening of Sabor a España in the city of Porto. This opening is an important milestone in our internationalization journey, and Rua Formosa is a perfectly strategic location to welcome our customers. This €200,000 investment and the creation of seven jobs reflect our commitment to the Portuguese market. We are grateful to CBRE for their partnership and expertise in selecting strategic locations that will drive the consolidation of our presence in Portugal.”
