Gifts and souvenirs Lisbon

Did you know that? Portugal has a tradition of leather work and is a manufacturer of very good quality shoes. Now that you're there, it's the time to crack on a pair of shoes made in Portugal. Lisbon still has quite a few shops that are not chains and only offer quality shoes. This establishment is one of them! In its showcases, you will admire a choice of Derby, Richelieu, boots... for men and women in different colours and materials.

It is impossible to pass in front of this shop without noticing it. You are here in the kingdom of the sardine with a decor reminiscent of the circuses of yesteryear. In this shop you will find traditional oil sardines but with an attractive packaging. Each box has a date with an important event occurring during this period as well as various facts. More than 100 references from 1916 to 2016. An address to visit if you are looking for a birthday gift

The origin of this brand dates back to 1887 when two Germans, Ferdinand Claus and Georges Schweder, founded the first soap and perfume factory in northern Portugal. Coming down from the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantara, you will see one of their shops on your right. Your eye will immediately be drawn to the retro and colourful packaging, reminiscent of the Art Deco style of the 1930s. The smells of soaps (then declined in candles and cie) are bewitching and make you want to crack.

"Love Lisbon", love it so much that you can't come back without a memory of this beautiful city. Souvenirs from Portugal, yes, but design souvenirs with craftsmanship using traditional know-how with a style that has been updated. In this shop you will find ceramics by young artists but also tote bags proudly displaying the Lisbon symbols and other objects of all kinds. Here, we are far from the ultrakitsch shops that can be found all over the historic centre and that's good!

The Lisbon Shop is a space managed by the Associação Turismo de Lisboa. The shop alone is worth a visit for its architecture and design, but it is also the place where you can find the special and original souvenir you will take home from Lisbon, or even from Portugal. From azulejos to urban design, from music to books, from jewellery to jewellery made from recycled materials, including clothing, contemporary crafts, gastronomy... In short, a wide variety of products, some of which are inspired by Portuguese traditions.