Lisbon is one of the Top 10 cities for shopping in Europe. There are various boutiques, big shopping centers and local markets where you can buy items from local and famous European brands.
From the Baixa district mass market brands to the luxury shops of Chiado, there is something to suit every taste and budget. The below guide will cover several areas for pleasant shopping in Lisbon.
Baixa
Most of the chain stores (Zara, H&M, Benetton, Pepe Jeans, Sephora, FNAC, Nike, Levi’s), together with small fashion boutiques, jewelry, and souvenir shops, are located in an authentic area called Baixa.
- Rua Augusta is the main shopping street. It’s always mentioned in online guides for the best shopping in Lisbon.
- Conserveira da Lisboa (Rua dos Bacalhoeiros, 34) is a shop with an unchanged design from the thirties of the last century. The main product is a canned fish in designer vintage packaging, perfect for a souvenir.
- Pelcor (Rua Pedras Negras, 28) is a popular cork store. You can buy cork shoes and bags, and accessories.
Insider tip: Since the commercial area is huge, you may get lost. The list of the best streets for Lisbon shopping includes Rua Augusta, Avenida da Liberdade, Rua do Carmo, and Praça do Príncipe Real.
Bairro Alto
Bairro is an “alternative” shopping area where you can explore Lisbon’s shopping options. The most interesting shops are located on Rua do Norte, Rua das Salgadeiras, Rua da Atalaia and Rua da Rosa.
- Cork & Co (Rua das Salgadeiras, 10) is another cork store where you understand that anything can be made from this material.
- Ratton store (Rua Academia das Ciencias, 2) presents masterpieces of modern ceramics created by hand by Portuguese craftsmen.
- Arcadia (Largo Trindade Coelho, 11) is a paradise for the sweet tooth. This store presents the most famous chocolate brand in Portugal, Arcádia, from Porto. Arcádia has been a well-known chocolate brand in the country since 1933. The most popular product among tourists is chocolate with port wine.
Insider tip: To make your shopping more impressive, visit Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara nearby. You can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Lisbon while sipping your favorite cup of coffee.
Chiado
The Chiado district is considered Lisbon’s most chic and luxurious shopping area. Modern Chiado has significant cultural value and an unforgettable vibe. There are designer, high-fashion, art galleries, and jewelry stores. Come here for the ultimate Rolex, Hermès, or Cartier models.
- Bertrand (R. Garrett 73 75) is the oldest bookshop. It has been accepting customers since 1732. Nowadays, you can come here to enjoy the interior of the building and get a classic or latest bestseller book edition.
- Tous (R. Garrett 50 52), the jewelry boutique, was for a century called Ouriversaria Aliança. Then, the store was bought by the Spanish brand Tous. The boutique’s interior, in a luxurious Louis XV style, was safely kept, and nowadays, it is considered one of the most beautiful in the capital.
- Luvaria Ulisses (Rua do Carmo, 87A) is another store with stunning Art Deco designs. The tiny store can only hold 2-3 people at a time, but it’s the best place to buy handmade leather gloves.
- Ana Salazar (Rua do Carmo, 87) is a Portuguese clothing and accessories designer boutique. Its collections are popular in Lisbon, Paris, Milan, Tokyo, and New York.
- Sapataria do Carmo (Largo do Carmo, 26) is a perfect match for buying handmade shoes; they are exclusive and qualitative.
- A Vida Portuguesa (Rua Anchieta, 11) is an antique store where you can buy national products “like a local.” Come here for the best chocolate, handmade soap, and canned goods.
Insider tip: Most shops are concentrated on Rua do Carmo and Rua Garrett. To get highly authentic souvenirs, check Fado recordings and jazz and classical collections, which are sold at CNM, Companhia Nacional de Musica (Rua Nova do Almada, 60).
Principe Real
Principe Real is the continuation of Bairro Alto. This area with shady gardens is perfect for a leisurely stroll and one of the most interesting for shopping.
Coming here, go directly to Rua Dom Pedro V, which flows into Rua da Escola Politécnica, to see amazingly unique art galleries, small boutiques and designer stores.
The luxury shopping gallery Embaixada (Praça do Príncipe Real, 26) has a rich history and is considered a pearl of the area.
Insider tip: Add qualitative breaks to make the most of your shopping experience. Have lunch at the restaurants Atalho and LeJardin, also located here. They have tables outside in a cozy green courtyard.
Avenida da Liberdade
Discover one of the most expensive streets in Europe, Avenida da Liberdade, where everything has the prefix “lux”: hotels, restaurants, boutiques. It’s your destination if you’re looking for Louis Vuitton, Prada and Gucci, luxury Portuguese shoes and jewelry brands.
- Fashion Clinic (Avenida da Liberdade, 180) is a boutique with the brands Prada, D&G, and Miss Sixty, which are popular among residents.
- Fly London store (Avenida da Liberdade, 230) is an excellent spot to buy Portuguese casual (clothing and accessories).
- Rosa & Teixeira (Avenida da Liberdade, 204) is the best store for men ‘s clothing.
- Maria Joao Bahia (Avenida da Liberdade, 102) sells jewellery, diamonds, and bags by local designer Maria Joao Bahia.
- David Rosas (Avenida da Liberdade, 69) is one more famous jewelry spot.
Insider tip: One of the lesser-known spots is “Casa Pau-Brasil,” perfect for unusual, exclusive shopping. Here are available products from contemporary Brazilian and Portuguese designers.
Shopping Centers
Great option for those who want to buy a lot of goods in one place and save time are shopping centers. There are a lot of them in Lisbon, and the most popular phones are in the list below.
El Corte Inglés
El Corte Inglés is a huge seven-floor retail space. It is a bright representative of a Spanish chain of shopping malls, presenting the idea that everybody may shop in one place. Here, you will find everything from accessories, cosmetics, bags, shoes, household goods, and much more.
Location: Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 31, 1069-413 Lisboa, Portugal
Amoreiras Shopping Center
Locals highly recommend the Amoreiras shopping center. This shopping mall was the first to appear in the capital in 1985. The building is an additional attraction as it fits the glass towers of office centres, the marble walls of a residential complex, and the first branded chain boutiques in Lisbon.
Location: Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, 1070-103 Lisboa, Portugal
Centro Comercial Colombo
This shopping center got its name after the famous navigator in 1997. It was once the largest shopping center with numerous shopping options.
The Colombo Shopping Center is located opposite the Benfica football team’s stadium. So, if you’re a football fan, visit the stadium grounds, where you can witness the club’s main symbol.
Location: Av. Lusíada, 1500-392 Lisboa, Portugal
Embaixada
The Ribeiro da Cunha palace, now known as the Embaixada shopping center, opened its doors in 2013.
After the area’s reorganization, the quarter has become a fashionable and exciting place, with concept stores in the former palace rooms. Upon entering, everyone is usually struck by a wide staircase with a sculptural group and a large mirror leading to the second floor.
Location: Praça do Príncipe Real 26, 1250-184 Lisboa, Portugal
Freeport Fashion Outlet
The place is the largest in Europe, covering 75,000 square meters and a parking lot. The shopping complex was designed to accommodate all categories of visitors, and you can buy everything from food to clothes for all family members.
Location: Avenida Euro 2004, 2890-154 Alcochete, Portugal
Vasco da Gama
The bright and modern shopping center is open until midnight. Its specific feature is water flowing down the glass roof, symbolizing the ocean.
Continente is a large grocery supermarket located on the ground floor. Here, you can buy products, including souvenirs. Wine and cheese are great choices.
The leading popular mass market stores are Zara, Massimo Dutti, and H&M, and Portuguese clothing brands such as Salsa, Lanidor, and Sacoor are located here.
Location: Av. Dom João II 40, 1990-094 Lisboa, Portugal
Insider tip: If you don’t have enough time for shopping, go directly to one of the above-mentioned shopping centers. Many shopping centers have extended hours, making it convenient for late-night shopping.
Take-aways
Portugal is famous for its excellent goods at reasonable prices. Lisbon is one of the top European shopping destinations, with many shops and boutiques featuring fashion designers and famous affordable brands.
The most famous shopping areas are Chiado and Baixa. Next to fashion brands’ boutiques, there are street markets that coexist perfectly. The Baixa area is a top destination for souvenirs.
The historic center of Lisbon, considered the heart of the country, is full of small shops selling linen and ceramics, embroidery, wine and wood crafts. Still, remember shopping centers, which usually house supermarkets on the ground floor, with more choices and lower prices to get local products.
Get the most of your vacations in Lisbon with helpful insider tips for enjoyable shopping.
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Galyna Rogovska is a travel expert with extensive experience in content creation. She is an enthusiastic globetrotter who has visited 25-plus countries, and an explorer with a passion for adventure.
