Lisbon, like all other European capitals, is an extremely popular spot for shopping. Although Lisbon is a small city, it offers a variety of shopping options. You will be both surprised and delighted by the number and variety of shops and shopping malls to suit all tastes, from cheaper brands to top international fashion brands in this city. In fact, even if you do not like shopping, it is very likely to find yourself buying a couple of items after seeing the cheap prices, whether you are a shopping addict or not, you will.
Shopping malls and department stores:
Colombo Shopping Centre
Centro Colombo is one of the largest shopping malls in Lisbon. This mall has stores ranging from designer clothes to boutique shops, grocery to restaurants, and more. Shop to your heart’s content from over 400 stores under one roof. You can buy clothes, jewellery, accessories, books, electronics items, cosmetics, and much more in this unique shopping mall. The place also houses home decor, design items, and some of the most famous local and international brands in all categories.
Once you are done with your shopping, relax in the movie theatre housed inside Centro Colombo. You can also go bowling at the bowling complex or ride the roller coaster at the amusement park here. Address: Av. Luíz de Camões, 1500-392 Lisbon, Portugal Opening Hours: 8:30 am – 12 am daily Website: https://www.colombo.pt/en/
Amoreiras Shopping Centre
Opened almost 30 years ago, Amoreiras Shopping Centre is a landmark in Lisbon life and is located in one of the city’s most iconic buildings, a symbol of post-modern architecture that has won various awards, despite the shock and controversy it generated upon completion. With around 245 shops, the mall features prestigious international and Portuguese labels. Besides the extensive range of fashion for men and women, there is also an excellent selection of kids’ shops, jewellers, perfume shops, computer shops, and an area dedicated to food with various Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, fast food, and other offerings.
Because of its small size and great location, it’s one of the favourite shopping centres for anyone who lives in the centre of town and ideal for a good shopping trip. Address: Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, 1070-103 Lisbon, Portugal Opening Hours: 10 am – 11 pm daily Website: https://amoreiras.com/en/
El Corte Inglés
El Corte Inglés is one of the world’s leading department store chains, with over 70 years of experience, stores in Spain and Portugal, and a growing number of specialist stores within the group. A pioneer of Spanish distribution, El Corte Inglés is a diverse and customer-focused chain, and its success is increasing every year with new business formats.
As a huge building, El Corte Inglés has everything from clothing to accessories, from decoration to sports, and many others like perfumes, cosmetics, technology, kids’ aisles, food, jewellery, etc. Home to many world-famous brands, El Corte Inglés is a favourite spot both for locals and tourists. Address: Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar 31, Lisbon 1069-413 Portugal Opening Hours: 10 am – 8 pm daily Website: https://www.elcorteingles.pt/
Centro Vаѕсо dа Gаmа
With water flowing over the glass roof, this is the most attractive Lisbon mall. It’s especially popular on weekends when families go to the Oceanarium and other attractions nearby, while teens are the majority whenever there’s a concert at Altice Arena. The multiplex cinema is another attraction, as is the huge Continente hypermarket.
Other popular stores include FNAC for books and music, and a large Zara for men’s and women’s fashions. In total, there are over 150 shops plus a food court, as well as a pleasant deck on the upper floor overlooking the waterfront. Address: Av. Dom João II 40, 1990-094 Lisbon, Portugal Opening Hours: 9:00 am–12:00 am daily Website: https://www.centrovascodagama.pt/en/
Atrium Sаldаnhа
Inaugurated in 1998, this small shopping mall with 78 shops is found in a building looking out to Praça Duque de Saldanha. Most of the building is taken over by office space, leaving the bottom floors for the shops. On the lower level is the food court, always packed at lunchtime on weekdays. Address: Praça Duque de Saldanha, 1050-094 Lisbon, Portugal Opening Hours: 10 am–11 pm Website: https://atriumsaldanha.pt/en/home/
Armazéns do Chiado
Discover the Armazéns do Chiado, a shopping gallery right in the centre of Lisbon that is a reference for shopping in the city, full of shops for all tastes. Armazéns do Chiado is located in an old building in Lisbon, right in the centre, and maybe that’s why it is quite small compared to the modern buildings of other malls. It has small floors and the latter is dedicated to restaurants and cafes. Altogether, there are 54 stores, of the most varied articles: clothes, accessories, perfumeries, sports, etc. Among the main stores, Sun Planet, Calzedonia, Sephora, Foreva, Imaginarium, and Springfield stand out.
In addition to the mall itself, as it is a very central place, there are several events taking place there. Follow their Facebook page and stay on top of all events. Address: R. do Carmo, 1200-094 Lisbon, Portugal Opening Hours: 9:00 am–12:00 am daily Website: http://www.armazensdochiado.com/home
Embaixada in Príncipe Real
Shopping inside the XIX-century new-Arabian Palace (Ribeiro da Cunha) is not a bad idea, especially when the experience can lead you from clothing and accessories to home decor and an art gallery. Most of the products sold here are locally crafted in Portugal, so if you are looking for something special, you might not want to miss this 23-store mall in Príncipe Real. Sit back and relax with a cup of coffee overlooking the botanical gardens in the back at Le Jardin, grab a bite at Atalho Real under an umbrella, or pick up a hand-painted tile backsplash at Artes & Etc.
See what locally produced outdoor gear you didn’t know you needed at Urze, look at some fine art at Art’Embassy, or, you know, just walk around in a palace and take a photo on the stairs. Address: Praça do Príncipe Real 26, 1250-184 Lisbon, Portugal Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday: 12–8 pm Sunday: 12–7 pm Website: https://www.embaixadalx.pt/
Cascais Shopping
Cascais is a former fishing village turned cosmopolitan suburb and popular tourist destination that attracts both Portuguese and foreigners! Get your ‘shopping’ on and delve into its local delights. Cascais is so much more than a beach-based holiday destination; just a short train ride takes you to the centre of vibrant Lisbon, or to the north is Sintra with its whimsical palaces and cooling hills. In Cascais town centre, in an area called Alcabideche, there are lots of shops, including Nike Women, Lacoste, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Area, and Zara Home, to name just a few. Pet shops, phone shops, key cutters, a pharmacy, etc.
The supermarket here is Continente. Very centrally located in Cascais next to the bus station, it is small and does not have a very large selection of shops. You will find a Pingo Doce supermarket here, which has extremely competitive prices but it does not carry a great variety of products. Address: Estrada Nacional 9, 2645-543 Alcabideche, Portugal Opening Hours: 10 am–11 pm Website: https://www.cascaishopping.pt/en/home/
Oeiras Parque
Oeiras Parque is situated in one of the most dynamic and competitive municipalities of Portugal, Oeiras, near Lisbon, Estoril, and Cascais. Oeiras ranks second in terms of per capita income, and the municipality houses some of the most important business parks in the country, gathering large national and international companies. This shopping has 159 stores, a number of high-quality brands and restaurant concepts, meeting the needs of different visitors: corporate and family. There are also several Oeiras Parque stores that offer discount coupons, gifts, and even have musical moments.
On the weekends, there are special workshops and exhibitions. The youngest has not been forgotten, as there are also spaces with “colouring books, popcorn offerings, facial paintings, and balloon modelling.” Address: Oeiras Parque Shopping, Av. António Bernardo de Macedo Oeiras 2770-219 Opening Hours: 10 am–11 pm Website: https://www.oeirasparque.com/
Areas for shopping
Baixa Chiado
From Metro Station: Baixa – Chiado, some major streets to wander up and down are Avenida da Liberdade (literally translates to: Liberty Avenue), Rua Garrett, and Rua do Carmo. Chiado offers commercial worldwide brands, including Zara, Nespresso, Apple, etc. If you love a good mall, then Armazéns do Chiado has tons of beauty and fashion stores along with food courts on the top floor. But what’s the fun of browsing through products that you can find back home?
Our personal favourite street is Rua Garrett. For more local Portuguese items in Chiado, check out cigars at Casa Havaneza, and Casa Pereira for tea, coffee, and sweets, grab a cup of coffee at the famous A Brasileira café, Fábrica Sant’Anna for azulejos (Portuguese blue and white ceramics), Joalharia do Carmo for local jewellery, Livraria Bertrand for Guinness World Record’s the oldest bookstore in the world, Paris em Lisboa for home and decor with beautiful linens, Pastelaria Alcoa for baked sweets used to be made by nuns, Santinni for some homemade ice cream, and Vista Alegre Atlantis for porcelain and ceramics. Address: 1200-443 Lisbon, Portugal
Avenida da Liberdade
Beautiful Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue) is located between Restauradores Square and Marquis of Pombal Square. The Avenue was built between 1879 and 1882. Avenida da Liberdade is home to some of the most fashionable luxury brands: Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, D&G, Hugo Boss, Cartier, Emporio Armani, Tod’s, Burberry, COS, Michael Kors, Rolex, Lacoste, among other haute couture names.
For those with thinner wallets, you can still enjoy some high street brands like Gant, Mango, Timberland, and Massimo Dutti. So besides sightseeing and tasting the best food that Portugal has to offer, shopping stands out as one of the top things to do. Close to Avenida da Liberdade, using the metro, you will find the Colombo shopping centre, a temple to shopping with interior gardens, one of the largest shopping centres in Europe, with a 120,000 m² surface and 400 shops. Designer stores are not for most budgets, but window shopping does not cost a thing. Walk along the Avenue’s cobblestone streets and sneak a peek at the latest fashion trends from the windows of designer stores like Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Burberry.
Not only is this a good way for fashionistas to enjoy the city, but window shopping will help tourists get out and socialize while seeing more of Lisbon without spending a penny. Address: Av. da Liberdade 1250-096 Lisbon, Portugal
LX Factory
A post-industrial stage set with a Brooklyn-esque vibe sums up this achingly hip gastro-shopping hub on the grounds of one of Lisbon’s most prosperous textile factories. The machinery and threads are long gone, replaced by artist studios, homegrown boutiques, street art by Lisbon native Bordalo II, and a slew of trendy eateries.
You can ethically shop for Portuguese cork accessories at Rutz, get a trim at old-timey salon The Barber Factory, or savour fresh ice cream at Chef Nino. Call in at labyrinthian Ler Devagar, a retired printing press turned temple to literature that has beautiful floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Address: R. Rodrigues de Faria 103, 130 1300-501 Lisbon, Portugal Website: LX Factory