Shopping in Lisbon: Outlets, Malls, Avenida da Liberdade and Markets
From discount outlets across the river to the city's big shopping centers and its oldest flea market: where each one is, how to get there on public transport and when it opens.
Lisbon’s main outlet is Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet in Alcochete, across the Vasco da Gama bridge, with shops open from 10:00 to 22:00 in November 2026; Campera Outlet in Carregado, north of the city, is the second. Inside Lisbon, the largest shopping centers are Colombo, Vasco da Gama and Amoreiras, the luxury brands are on Avenida da Liberdade, and the Feira da Ladra flea market runs on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Opening hours below are from the centers’ own websites where they publish them, checked on 5 November 2026. Hours change on public holidays and around Christmas.
Where are the outlets near Lisbon and when do they open?
Both outlets are outside the city and easiest by car, but each can be reached on public transport.
| Outlet | Location | Opening hours | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet | Av. Euro 2004, Alcochete, south bank of the Tagus | Shops 10:00 to 22:00 (some Thursdays from 09:00); restaurants 12:00 to 22:00 | Carris Metropolitana buses from Lisbon; the outlet says its usual bus stops are temporarily replaced by an alternative stop |
| Campera Outlet Shopping | Carregado, municipality of Alenquer, north of Lisbon | Check the center’s website | CP train on the Azambuja line to Carregado, then a short taxi or local bus |
For the 2026 festive season, Freeport lists closing at 18:00 on 24 and 31 December and closure on 25 December and 1 January. Before taking the bus to Alcochete, check the stop and timetable on the Carris Metropolitana website, since the outlet notes a temporary change of stops.
The Navegante Metropolitano pass covers Carris Metropolitana buses and CP trains on the Azambuja line up to Carregado. See our guide to the Navegante pass for prices and zones.
Which are the biggest shopping centers in Lisbon?
Three large malls are directly served by the Metro or near it, and all have supermarkets, food courts and cinemas.
| Shopping center | Area | Nearest Metro | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | Benfica / Luz | Colégio Militar/Luz (blue line) | Open daily; check colombo.pt for shop and supermarket hours |
| Centro Vasco da Gama | Parque das Nações | Oriente (red line), next to the train and bus station | Open daily; check the center’s website |
| Amoreiras | Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco | No station next door; buses, or a walk from Rato or Marquês de Pombal | 10:00 to 23:00, according to its website |
El Corte Inglés, the Spanish department store, sits near São Sebastião Metro station (blue and red lines), next to the Gulbenkian garden. Smaller centers serve most neighborhoods, and many large stores open on Sundays.
What is on Avenida da Liberdade and in Chiado?
Avenida da Liberdade, the tree-lined boulevard between Restauradores and Marquês de Pombal, has the city’s international luxury and designer stores. Metro stations Restauradores, Avenida and Marquês de Pombal (blue line) run along it.
Chiado and the Baixa have the main high-street brands, bookshops, Portuguese fashion and gift shops, on and around Rua Garrett, Rua do Carmo and Rua Augusta. Baixa-Chiado station (blue and green lines) is in the middle. Street shops generally keep shorter hours than malls and some close on Sundays.
When is the Feira da Ladra flea market open?
Feira da Ladra, Lisbon’s oldest flea market, takes place on Tuesdays and Saturdays in Campo de Santa Clara, between Alfama and Graça, according to the city’s tourism board. Stalls usually set up in the morning and leave from mid-afternoon; hours depend on the weather and the stallholders.
- Get there on tram 28E or by walking uphill from Santa Apolónia station.
- Expect second-hand clothes, books, records, furniture, ceramics and bric-a-brac; bargaining is normal.
- Carry cash in small notes and keep your bag closed, as in any crowded market.
- Be careful with old azulejo tiles without paperwork; our guide to what to buy in Lisbon explains why.
Can I get a tax-free refund on shopping in Lisbon?
Yes, if you live outside the EU. Under the e-Taxfree Portugal system, non-EU residents can recover VAT on new goods bought in Portugal when purchases total more than €50 excluding VAT and leave the EU in their luggage within three months.
- Show your passport in the shop and ask for the tax-free document; outlets and large stores usually take part.
- Keep the invoices and the goods unused.
- Validate the documents at an e-Taxfree kiosk in the customs area of Lisbon airport before you fly.
The full conditions are on the Portal das Finanças e-Taxfree page. EU residents cannot claim.
When are the best times to shop?
Portugal’s seasonal sales (saldos) can run on any dates a shop chooses, up to 124 days a year in total, with a notice to ASAE; many chains hold them in January and in summer. Black Friday, on 27 November in 2026, brings promotions across malls and outlets. Every reduction must be compared with the lowest price of the previous 30 days; our guide to Black Friday shopping rights explains the rules on discounts and returns.
Bottom line
For a quick trip, Colombo and Vasco da Gama are the easiest malls to reach by Metro and open every day. The outlets save money on brands but cost half a day of travel, so check the bus stop for Freeport or the train times to Carregado before you set off.
FAQ
Are shops open on Sundays in Lisbon?
Shopping centers and most supermarkets open on Sundays. Many small street shops close on Sunday, and some also on Saturday afternoon.
Is there a shuttle bus to Freeport?
The outlet’s website does not list its own shuttle. Private tour companies sell transfers from central Lisbon, and Carris Metropolitana buses serve the area.
Do shops in Lisbon close on public holidays?
Malls usually open with normal or reduced hours on most holidays and close on 25 December and 1 January. Check each center’s site before a holiday.
Can I return clothes bought in a Lisbon shop?
Returns in a physical shop depend on the store’s own policy, because the law gives no right to return non-faulty goods. Faulty goods are covered by the 3-year legal guarantee.
