For the best possible introduction to all of the island's handicrafts and saleable products, visit the Casa do Turista (Rua do Conselheiro and Jos?? Silvestre Ribeiro, 2; Tel. 291/224 907) on the seafront.
The Casa do Turista on the seafront offers an introduction to the island's handmade souvenirs.
It was not uncommon for several families and their animals to share one room in crowded shantytowns.