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A Vida Portuguesa

by Srila A visit to A Vida Portuguese is a must if you are looking to pick up some genuine products of Portuguese design. It’s essentially a home store that stocks everything from exquisite dinnerware, crockery and decorative wall hangings to handmade soaps, organic olive oils and fruit conserves …the list is both esoteric and endless! It’s a beautiful store to browse and pick up thoughtful souvenirs for the home, or as gifts for friends and family.

by Srila An 18th-century neo-Moorish palace that houses an attractive collection of pop-up boutiques and stores: featuring mainly independent Portuguese designers. You will find high quality design from fashion, jewelry, cosmetics to chic interior decor. The ground floor hosts a cool bar called the “Gin Lovers Bar & Restaurant”. The whole palace is atmospheric and is especially enjoyable for shoppers with a penchant for great design and discovering upcoming artists.

Avenida da Liberdade

by Ana Silva Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of Liberty) is the sort of Regent Street or 5th Avenue of Lisbon. It’s famous for being one of the most expensive shopping streets in Lisbon. It starts at the Marquis of Pombal Square and ends at Restauradores Square (which marks the entrance to Baixa) - so if you have strong legs and a penchant for window (or real) shopping - take a walk down this famous street. There is art and beautiful tiled pavements to keep it interesting as you walk.

by Urbanaut Concept store, cafe, bakery and overall design forward space - Marquise is also a cute place to work from, if you’re so inclined.

by Urbanaut A chic and trendy spot where the food, wine and events are all curated thoughtfully. It’s an experimental space and their events are worth going to.

by Srila One of the coolest stops in Lisbon has to be LX Factory. Situated in a redeveloped 19th century industrial site is a modern art centre that houses restaurants, book stores, designers and artists and very interesting start-ups. It’s a great place to hang out, kid-friendly too with plenty to see and discover over the course of the day. Their graffiti-laden walls are glorious and will surprise you at every corner. There’s live music in the evenings and check their calendar for bigger bands/ artists over the year. Definitely explore their website before you head over.

Pastéis de Belém

by Ana Silva The birthplace of Lisbon’s legendary custard tart - Pastel de Nata. You’ll find endless queues, long waits and a busy, buzzy space. Many locals think you get better Pastel de Nata in smaller establishments but this is a legendary , historical establishment. Go early to try and beat the queues, pair with a trip to the Jeronimos Monastery (which is where the custard was truly invented - by the nuns of the monastery who handed the tarts over to a nearby sugar shop - voila - Pasteis de Belem) and walk away the calories during the rest of the day.