For many people, the first thing to do after immigrating to Europe is shopping. Today, we will focus on introducing the best shopping destinations in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
1. Avenida da Liberdade
This is Lisbon's Liberty Avenue, synonymous with luxury and nobility. Modeled after the Champs-Élysées in Paris, it is the heart of Lisbon's central district and a gathering place for the most luxury brands and five-star hotels. There are also numerous flagship stores of international brands, such as LV, Prada, and more.
The one-kilometer-long Liberty Avenue features 3 subway stations and 30,000 square meters of street-level shops. While fashion and accessories are the main focus, the gold, silver jewelry, and luxury watch shops on the street should not be underestimated.
2. Rua Castilho
Compared to the luxury of the nearby Liberty Avenue, the style of Rua Castilho is more modern and feminine. This is also a hub for CBD buildings and five-star hotels, with the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz being the most dazzling sight on the street.
Rua Castilho has 5,500 square meters of street-level retail space, also mostly occupied by fashion brands. However, compared to Liberty Avenue, there are more health and beauty products here, making it more suitable for immigrant ladies to stroll and browse at their leisure.
3. Chiado
Chiado is a historic district in Lisbon. The buildings on the street maintain their original appearance, but in fact, many shops with fresh concepts have emerged here, so it is best described as trendy and dynamic.
The street shops here are also mainly focused on clothing, but have our immigrant friends noticed? There are countless restaurants, bars, and cafes here! After shopping at the youthful Zara and Bershka, you can browse the luxurious Hermès and enjoy fine food and wine.
4. Baixa
The downtown area (Baixa) is one of the oldest and most traditional, yet highly diverse, shopping streets in Lisbon. While Liberty Avenue and Rua Castilho are primarily for shopping, Chiado and the downtown area attract visitors more through a combination of sightseeing and shopping.
The street shops here have less luxury and more traditional and youthful elements. There is no shortage of exquisite souvenir and gift shops. The catering industry in the downtown area is also very popular, and the outdoor cafes are most welcomed by new immigrants.
5. Principe Real
Liberty Avenue is the street for gentlemen, Rua Castilho is the street for ladies, Chiado and the downtown area are streets for tourists, and Principe Real is definitely a paradise for the fresh and artistic youth among immigrants. With numerous innovative concept shops emerging one after another, every corner of Principe Real reflects the creative design concepts of Portuguese youth.