Portuguese Rooster Tile Print

The Galo de Barcelos, or Rooster of Barcelos, comes from the town of Barcelos in northern Portugal. According to local legend, a pilgrim wrongly accused of a crime claimed that a roasted rooster would crow to prove his innocence. Miraculously, it did, and the pilgrim was saved. Over time, the colourful rooster became one of Portugal's most recognisable symbols, appearing on traditional pottery, souvenirs and decorations across the country.

And there's another Portuguese tradition right beneath your feet. Calçada portuguesa is the art of arranging small stones into decorative pavements. From swirling patterns to detailed pictures, even an ordinary pavement can become a piece of artwork. Two very different crafts, both unmistakably Portuguese.