This is my kind of shop: girly, feminine, colorful, light- and not so much stuff you can't see. Got…read morea really cute maxi dress here and they had bright tops, pant outfits that seem to be all the rage of late, and bags and jewelry--oh and a few little soap type gift items. Cash only. Loved the little details like the flowers wrapped around the top of every hanger. And the tea bags- not sure what that's about. I mean, I get it's the name of the store, but is this also some sachet trick? Bring your Portuguese translator or just the cash to transact here.

Violeta's linens are gorgeous, varied, and unbelievably well-priced. Compared with the other,…read morelocal linen shops, Violeta prices are around 10% of the going rate. All handmade, table cloths, placemats, runners, bathroom and kitchen accessories, towels handkerchiefs and sachets. They don't do tax free and they do not accept American Express. Violeta is the only store in Portugal that I shopped under these conditions. If prices in Lisbon were like those of Violeta generally, I would forego the tax refund and the security of my American Express card without a second thought. Anyone who loves linens and visits Sintra should visit Violeta for easy gifts and impossible-to-find-at-home, traditional, refined, quality linens.

I appreciate the people of Ale-Hop in Sintra, especially the girl who works in the area selling…read morecell phone accessories. I was on the tour to Sintra..., and at the time, I had to meet my group, my phone died, and I had no idea what to do..., no phone, no Wi-Fi... I was lost... I ran into the store in panic... the girl (unfortunately, I don't know her name). She helped me in a minute: gave me Wi-Fi, I bought a new charger..., and ran to my tour, which was almost leaving. Thanks again for all the good people working there, and the management who hired them.

This is a cute shop outside of Sintra. They have sweet treats, cold drinks and a clean bathroom…read more They have outdoor sitting so you aren't walking in the Portugal heat. The service was great with many varieties of snacks to choose from. Snacks are inexpensive as compared to the USA. It's very hot in Portugal so kickback and enjoy the Ale Hop

Located on Ave de Liberdade in the heart of Lisbon…read more As always, beautiful selection and excellent customer service in the store (online is a different matter).