Popular Places to Shop

The traveller can enjoy an amazing shopping experience in Portugal’s stores and markets. A dazzling array of goods and products are on offer all year round.

Thieves Market Products

Thieves Market Products

Thieves Market, Lisbon

The Thieves Market, or Feira de Ladra as it is called locally, is the best known flea market in Lisbon. The market is held every Tuesday and Saturday near Alfama on the Campo de Santa Clara. The market has its beginnings as far back as the 12th century and it now caters mostly to tourists who are drawn to its history as much as to the goods it offers on sale. All sorts of merchandise like books and handicrafts can be purchased from the stalls of local vendors.

Garrafeira Manuel Tavares, Lisbon

Dinner Food Wine

Garrafeira Manuel Tavares, Lisbon

Garrafeira Manuel Tavares in Baixa is a popular market for lovers of good food and fine wines. Its vast array of products on offer include high quality wines from different regions like Dao and Douro. Madeira and port are also available. A local deli in the area sells various types of olive oils, mouthwatering cheeses and cured meats. It is definitely a place that any self-respecting gastronome should take the time to visit while in the country.

Algarve Shopping, Albufeira

Bowley Alley Algarve Shopping

Algarve Shopping, Albufeira

Located in the heart of the Algarve and just a short drive from Albuferia in the town of Guia, Algarve Shopping is an enormous shopping mall and entertainment centre. The huge mall has shops that feature the most popular high end designer fashions. It also has a number of fine restaurants, state-of-the-art cinema houses, and a 12-lane bowling alley. Visitors who would like to take a break from sunning themselves on the beach in the area can go to the mall to relax and unwind.



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