This was the nicest mall we visited in Lisbon…read more It was a short Metro ride from Rossi and close to Parque de Nacoes, the aquarium and the Arena. It contained both local and international stores as well as some restaurants. A huge Continente anchored the first floor and sold both groceries and some apparel. Very reasonable pricing. It's a bit outside of Lisbon, closer to the airport, so head here if in the area.

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*

This dollar store chain from Denmark has hundreds of stores in over 30 countries, including some in…read moreNew York too, but it's the first I see them. It's easy to get hooked, because it's so much fun shopping here! Unlike other stores, there's an in and out, and you kind of walk around the maze passing one section after another. You can double back, but you can't really skip one part and head directly to what you need. Plenty of neat things, from home goods, art supplies, to toys, accessories, snacks, pet stuff and party supplies. Colorful, eye catching display, and friendly staff. Let us try out the USB cable on the spot before buying.