Lisbon Shopping: 17 Ideas for Travelers, Lisbon, Portugal

Formerly a major colonial power, Portugal has accumulated great knowledge in craftsmanship. While in Lisbon, you can treat yourself to a vast variety of quality things: wines, ceramics, jewellery, leather goods, books and many more. Most shops in Lisbon open at 9 or 10am, and close in the evening at 7pm. Shops located in the malls will stay open as late as midnight. In the center, you’ll find some shops catering to tourists open on Sunday, but many take the day off. Early evenings and Saturday afternoons are the most popular shopping times in Lisbon. With such a multitude of shopping venues available, you won't leave empty-handed.

The rooster is one of the national symbols of Portugal, and sardines are very big too, as can be witnessed during the Festival of Santo Antonio in Lisbon every June. It’s a celebration of the patron saint of the capital, Santo Antonio, and the beginning of the sardine season. Miles upon miles of streets get overflown with people drinking beer and wine and eating grilled sardines bought from vendors at roadside stalls. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).