Shopping · Lisbon · Portugal
Shopping in Lisbon
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Quick answer
Lisbon shopping mixes historic specialist shops — glove makers, hatters, tinned-fish shops and tile workshops — with concept stores in Príncipe Real and designer boutiques on Avenida da Liberdade. Best souvenirs: Tinned fish, Azulejo tiles and Cork goods.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 5
- Markets
- 3
- Top souvenir
- Tinned fish
Where to shop
Chiado and Rua Garrett
Historic shops, bookshops including Livraria Bertrand and Portuguese fashion brands.
Baixa
Rua Augusta and its side streets for high-street shopping and traditional specialist shops.
Avenida da Liberdade
Lisbon's luxury boulevard with international fashion houses.
Príncipe Real
Concept stores, Portuguese design and the Embaixada gallery in a 19th-century palace.
LX Factory
Independent shops, studios and the Ler Devagar bookshop under the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Markets
Feira da Ladra
Lisbon's flea market at Campo de Santa Clara on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, selling antiques, tiles, books and bric-a-brac.
Mercado de Campo de Ourique
A neighbourhood market hall with produce stalls by day and food counters into the evening.
LX Market
Sunday stalls of crafts, vintage and food at LX Factory.
What to buy
Tinned fish
Sardines, mackerel and octopus in colourful vintage-style tins from specialist shops in the Baixa.
Azulejo tiles
Hand-painted tiles from workshops and reputable shops; avoid antique tiles of unclear origin, which may be stolen from buildings.
Cork goods
Bags, wallets and homeware made from Portuguese cork, which is light and water-resistant.
Port and Portuguese wine
Port, Moscatel de Setúbal and Alentejo or Douro wines from wine shops.
Bordallo Pinheiro ceramics
Cabbage-leaf plates and other naturalistic ceramics made in Portugal since the 19th century.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Neighbourhood · Alcântara
LX Factory
A 19th-century industrial complex under the 25 de Abril Bridge has been turned into a creative quarter of restaurants, bars, design shops and studios.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Art
Market · Cais do Sodré
Mercado da Ribeira and Time Out Market
Lisbon's 19th-century central market hall is split in two: one side is still a traditional market of fish, fruit and flowers in the mornings, the other is the Time Out Market food hall with stalls from well-known Lisbon chefs, bakeries and seafood bars around shared tables.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Architecture · São Vicente
National Pantheon and Feira da Ladra
The domed Church of Santa Engrácia took so long to build that 'obras de Santa Engrácia' became a Portuguese phrase for endless works; finished in 1966, it is now the National Pantheon, holding the tombs of the fado singer Amália Rodrigues and footballer Eusébio.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Shopping
- Architecture
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Custard tart, Steak sandwich, Ginjinha and Bica. Pastéis de Belém next to the Jerónimos Monastery, and specialist nata bakeries in Chiado and the Baixa that bake throughout the day. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Baixa and Chiado | $$$ | Pombaline grid, Rossio square and elegant shopping streets climbing to Chiado |
| Bairro Alto | $$ | A 16th-century grid of narrow streets that turns into one big street bar at night |
| Príncipe Real | $$$$ | Leafy garden square, 19th-century mansions and design concept stores |
| Cais do Sodré | $$$ | Riverside transport hub, Time Out Market and the late-night Pink Street |
| Avenida da Liberdade | $$$$ | Tree-lined boulevard of luxury boutiques, grand hotels and mosaic pavements |
| Graça | $$ | Hilltop residential quarter with two of the city's best viewpoints |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in EUR. Tipping is modest: leaving small change or about 5–10% in restaurants for good service is appreciated but not expected. Round up taxi fares and leave coins for coffee at the counter if you like.
- Greet shopkeepers and waiters with 'Bom dia' (good morning) or 'Boa tarde' (good afternoon) before asking questions.
- Use a rechargeable transport card instead of paying on board trams and funiculars, where tickets cost much more.
- The Lisboa Card pays off only if you combine several paid sights with transport, including the train to Sintra, on the same days.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January–February; the busiest months are June–August.
- April: IndieLisboa film festival (usually late April to May)
- May: Lisbon Book Fair in Parque Eduardo VII (usually late May into June)
- July: NOS Alive music festival in Algés (usually July)
- October: Doclisboa documentary film festival (usually October)
- December: Christmas lights and markets in the Baixa (December)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for first-timers, shopping, families and culture
Baixa and Chiado
Pombaline grid, Rossio square and elegant shopping streets climbing to Chiado
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Lisbon?
Tinned fish, Azulejo tiles, Cork goods and Port and Portuguese wine.
+Where is the best shopping in Lisbon?
Chiado and Rua Garrett: Historic shops, bookshops including Livraria Bertrand and Portuguese fashion brands.
+What are the best markets in Lisbon?
Feira da Ladra, Mercado de Campo de Ourique and LX Market.