My favorite store in Portugal. I could have spent hours there. I left with a beautiful Papelarias…read moreEmilio Braga journal-sketch book and a swallow silver pendant necklace, along with gifts. I love this store

This is a great souvenir shop in the city center, although there are several locations in Lisboa…read more They have predictable souvenirs like canned sardines and port, to clothing, jewelry, stationery, candles, perfumes, and even children's books. I liked browsing in the store, and there is no pressure to buy anything. Everything is unique and locally made, and most importantly, non-tacky.

This is a very cute shop, a step above the rest in our opinion. Excellent selection of…read morePortugal-produced goods, namely kitchen accessories and bath products. They have cute t shirts, magnets and books. We got tea, a soap on a rope in the shape of a sardine, a book and a few postcards. The shop owner is personable and can offer recommendations too. The value for the price isn't amazing, but is better than the more touristy spots around the popular parts of town. Either way, decent selection!

Discovering Ale-Hop was a delight as I sought something for my kids. I stumbled upon a charming…read moredress-up doll sticker travel-sized slim pad for 3 euros and chess-patterned men's socks. The playful front display caught my eye, and I appreciated the humor of the staff. They were accommodating in terms of language preferences, and the overall value for the items purchased was noteworthy. Overall, I would consider returning in the future. An added benefit was the proximity of another location very near to each other.

It's full of tat so the main shopping is not for a male customer base. I had walked around town for…read moremiles and miles over a few hours and my wife pointed to a chair within. I poo pooed the very idea. Me. Sit. Not likely even as my joints ached and creaked. But my wife was pointing to a chair with a battery operated back massage contraption at €30 (so it's not cheap tat). I switched it on and sat for twenty minutes and I gotta tell ya it was delightful - the contraption worked wonders in the small of my back. I was surrounded by mostly overpriced most likely Chinese rubbish made from variations of plastic and other chemicals. I cannot conceive of a single item worth buying but I do confess to the delights of the Chinese made massage contraption. The reality was though that within 5 minutes of leaving the Hop all the pains and aches re commenced, still it was enjoyable for the time I sat. If tats your thing and buying stuff you can't conceivably ever need this is your dream emporium.

Friends we dined with asked what we'd been doing so far in Lisbon and we asked the same of them…read more El Corte Inglés wasn't just on their recommended list; It also came to me in a text message the following day, reminding me that I should go there. Wow. Amongst the things I didn't even know that I was pining away for, add an 8-story+ department store that is everything to everyone. We entered in a very high-end part of the store featuring all the luxury brands one knows then descended to a food court and movie theaters. From there, I moved on to explore the amazing lower-level supermarket before leaving there and strolling into the beauty/pharmacy department filled with products that both are and aren't available in the US. I took the escalator up, eyeballing what each floor held before disembarking at a floor featuring home furnishings, electronics, housewares, and Christmas decor then got together with my friends for a drink at a wine bar on the top floor. Someone else could write a book on all I likely missed here but what I saw guaranteed that from here on I'll be searching for El Corte Inglése in every place I travel. If you think it's odd to have a department store on your must-see list in Lisbon it's clear that you've not yet been to El Corte Inglés.

Beautiful and luxurious department store perfectly located in Lisbon. Prices reflect the brand and…read morequality available with many employees available to help with your shopping needs.

Beautiful items made from Portuguese wool. My wife spent a…read morelot here. + Very friendly service.

I love this place! I could have bought everything in the store and trying to make a decision on…read morecolor and pattern - forget it! The blankets are beautiful and the prices are amazing!!! They also have hats, bags, scarfs, pillows, furniture and more. Definitely worth stopping by - I left with 2 blankets and wish I had gotten more. The staff is VERY friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back next time I visit Lisbon.

Staying in Alfama, we noticed a few of the CHIcoração stores. They have a beautiful and colorful…read morerange of home goods, womenswear, and some limited means wear made from cotton, wool, and cotton blends with linen. All of the items are well made on vintage looms. They have literally any color imaginable. If it's not in stock in store, they would have it online. All of their goods are reasonably priced given the quality and detail. Every time we went in staff were helpful in answering questions and processing VAT refund forms for duty free shopping. I'd highly recommend them for authentic textiles, and to support a local business in Lisboa.

Went in after seeing the online reviews. Great store with an array of scarves, blankets, and…read moreclothess. Ended up getting a wool scarf for 39 and a wool and cashmere mix for 49 euros. Kind of pricey but I think it's worth it for the artisan quality.

Was told I could return items but the owner who was there the next day said I couldn't and was very…read morein our faces about it. The whole concept of returning clothes was foreign to him. Bad experience.

Was such a treat to visit the world's oldest bookstore. We bought some great books and had them…read morestamped!

The oldest bookstore in the world, which was established in 1732. It was much bigger than expected,…read morewith several rooms. Books are in Portuguese or English. If you purchase a book here, you receive a commemorative stamp stating that it's purchased from the oldest bookstore- cool!