Centro Vasco da Gama is a modern shopping centre in Lisbon, it is located across the way from Cabo…read moreRuivo on the Lisbon Metro and isn't too far away from Lisbon Airport.
Late-night shopping is a big thing in Portugal, so the mall is open until midnight, although individual store opening times will of course vary.
The selection of the stores within the mall isn't great, but the most impressive thing about it is the Architecture, the mall is stunning, with a whole glass arcade, and a mini arch which reminds me a little of London's Wembley Stadium.
There weren't many international brands that I was familiar with here, I only really recognised Claire's, JD Sports, Nespresso and H&M. Many of the stores I'm sure will be interesting to the local Portuguese population though, with more familiar brands for me being elsewhere in the city. For food and drink, you can find Burger King amongst other smaller brands.
The toilets aren't free, while I understand public toilets for free is less common around Europe, you shouldn't have to pay to pee, especially when you're spending money and shopping anyway.
For shopping in Lisbon, I much prefer Colombo which is larger and has a better selection of places to eat and drink, but this isn't a bad alternative if you're looking for a change, something a bit more modern, or close to the Airport. 3*