Portugal Travel

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has a lot to offer to foreign tourists and visitors. The city is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe in terms of architecture and is filled with a lot of well preserved old world buildings and museums that showcases works of art during the Age of Discovery.

Not known to many, Lisbon is also a haven for shoppers. Malls and boutiques are scattered all over the city offering affordable souvenirs, local clothing lines and world famous brands.

The El Cortes Ingles is one of the most popular malls in Lisbon. Though the mall is owned by a Spanish corporation, locals still flock to this mall for there are a lot of stores that sells the latest trends in fashion and gadgets. If you want to buy something elegant and modern, then make El Cortes Ingles your shopping destination. The mall is located in the center of the metro making it very accessible to most public transportation.

Campo Pequeno is another popular shopping destination in Lisbon. Unlike most malls, this shopping arcade still has its roots on tradition. The building still preserves a lot of the old architecture. Occasional bull fights are also shown in this area.

For those who are looking for great buys and affordable finds, you can check out the Centro Comercial Colombo. This is the modern shopping Mecca of Portugal. The mall has shops selling almost anything from clothes, cd and dvd’s, cell phones, books and local art and crafts. The top floor is home to over 60 restaurants and food stalls. The mall also has 10 movie theaters, a theme park and a health club. The Colombo shopping center is open from 9 in the morning till midnight. A train station is located at the ground floor of the mall.

The Amoreiras is the first modern mall in Portugal. It is also one of the most loved malls in all of Portugal.

Getting around Lisbon and doing all your shopping will be a breeze if you rent a car. For cheap car rentals in Portugal, you can book all your needs here at Up Down Portugal.

Up Down Portugal also specializes in cheap and affordable airline tickets going to Lisbon or anywhere in Portugal.