Lisbon Shopping Tips by acemj Top 5 Page for this destination

Lavandaria: Don't go home stinky!

This local laundromat was located close to our hostel and by the end of our trip, both Pav and I had run out of clean clothes. For the sake of whoever was sitting next to us on the plane ride home, we decided to take an outfit in for cleaning. They did the job in about 2 hours and had our clothes smelling great on the airplane.

Address: Rua dos Coreeiros in Baixa

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Mercado de Ribeira: Fresh everything Markets Review

This domed market across from the Cais do Sodre train and metro station is jam packed with wiggling fresh fish and blooming flowers. If you're in the mood for some fresh fruits, the selection is also great.

Address: Avenida 24 de Julho

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Not sure of the name: Tourist shop Souvenirs and handicrafts Review

This spotless shop in the upstairs of the Mercado da Ribeira has all kinds of local crafts, gifts and souvenirs. Although the prices aren't the best in town, the selection is hard to beat, so if you're in a hurry and have a lot of people on your shopping list, this would be worth a stop.

Address: Avenida 24 de Julho

Directions: across from Cais do Sodre station.

Theme: Local Craft

El Corte Ingles: They've got it all Shopping centers and malls Review

I didn't realize that Portugal had an El Corte Ingles (it's a Spanish store), but there is a great one in northern Lisbon near the Gulbenkian Museum.

The store has everything from food courts, to gift shops, to clothes, music, books, groceries, etc., etc. . . .

You should also check El Corte Ingles before buying tourist trinkets and souvenirs. Often you'll find better deals here than you would in the smaller shops in the city.

Address: Avenue Antonio Augusto De Aguiar, 31

Directions: Metro: Sebastião

Theme: Department Store

Various: Rua Augusta Good neighborhoods for shopping Review

Rua Augusta is the wide, pedestrianized center of Baixa and is lined with plenty of shops and restaurants. Pav couldn't resist buying a brown leather jacket at this boutique. He paid about 250 Euros for a really high quality jacket that would be twice that in the States.

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