SHOPPING
IN LISBON
Shopping is often a main highlight for visitors
to Lisbon. The wide range of reasonably priced products
such as handmade leather shoes, bags and belts are
difficult to resist.
Other items to look out for include high-quality
embroideries, tapestries and hand-painted glazed
tiles called azulejos, which make excellent gifts
for family and friends back home.
One of the best souvenirs is the exquisite Vista
Alegre porcelain, skilfully made by experts in the
northern town of Aveiro since 1824.
The many low-priced ceramic pots and plates you
see in the shops are all fine examples of the local
craftsmanship known as artesenato, while the oriental-style
rugs from the Alentejan town of Arraiolos and the
delicate lacework from Madeira Island are also popular
among tourists.
Antiques and items of gold jewellery are also good
value for money in Lisbon, along with the many cork
carvings and copperware products on offer at the
local markets.
And no visitor should leave Lisbon without a bottle
or two of vintage Port Wine, a sure way of bringing
back tasteful memories of your stay in the Portuguese
capital.
