Immigrate to Portugal and settle in Lisbon: Lisbon is known as one of the best shopping destinations in Europe, making shopping in Lisbon truly worthwhile. A report released on the 7th of this month indicated that from 2013 to 2014, 66 new stores opened on five major commercial streets in Lisbon, Portugal. Currently, Portugal ranks 22nd in Europe for the number of luxury brands available in its cities.
Every year, Lisbon has a promotional season, and when the promotional season arrives, the streets are filled with crowds, including locals and visitors from Europe, America, and Asia.
Lisbon's fashion is highly favored by women from around the world, especially branded clothing, which is found everywhere in Lisbon. Those who enjoy collecting bags, skirts, and jewelry often visit Lisbon. Although many believe that the shopping paradises of Europe are in France and Italy, many recommend that Lisbon is the best shopping destination in Europe.
Many internationally renowned brands in Lisbon offer clothing and shoes at prices significantly lower than in China. For example, a ZARA top costs between 60 to 90 euros, and if you happen to catch a sale, the price can drop by more than half. Can you resist such temptation? When traveling to Lisbon, make sure to bring enough money; otherwise, you might find yourself watching your favorite items end up in someone else's bag.
The favorite shopping mall of Lisbon locals is the Colombo Shopping Center, where items are plentiful and dazzling. The prices inside are not overly expensive, and if you happen to encounter a sale, you will feel fortunate. However, the shopping centers in Lisbon can be extremely crowded, and sometimes even late at night, the flow of people shows no signs of diminishing. If you get tired or hungry while shopping in Lisbon, there are various food stalls in the malls that will make you reluctant to leave.
There are many small local shops run by residents on the streets of Lisbon, and they have a good reputation and are trustworthy. Therefore, if you want to buy some local specialties and handicrafts, you can visit these small shops. Although there are many luxury stores in Lisbon, it is not necessary to purchase luxury goods. Lisbon has many exquisite handicrafts that are also great for gifts.
Avenida da Liberdade is Lisbon's bustling commercial street, often referred to as the Champs-Élysées of Lisbon. Located in the Baixa district of Lisbon, it is the main thoroughfare, 90 meters wide and nearly 1.2 kilometers long, adorned with beautiful mosaic tiles. The sidewalks are lined with palm trees and coconut trees, providing ample shade, and flanked by high-end hotels, luxury brand stores, airline offices, and banks. If you want to enjoy a high-end romantic dinner, this is definitely a great choice with an excellent ambiance.
At the other end of Avenida da Liberdade, there is a bronze statue of Pedro IV in the center, surrounded by fountains, designed to resemble the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Avenida da Liberdade was laid out between 1879 and 1882, modeled after the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Since then, this tree-lined avenue has become the center for celebrations and parades, and it is an important road in Lisbon. Every year on the evening of June 13, during the Feast of Saint Anthony, grand celebrations are held on Avenida da Liberdade, where all parishes in Lisbon send a team dressed in traditional costumes representing their region to dance and sing traditional songs on the avenue.
The report indicates that the number of international brands on Lisbon's commercial streets ranks 19th among European cities, even surpassing Dublin, Brussels, and Budapest, while the number of luxury brands ranks 22nd among European cities.