4 Best Places to Shop in Alfama, Lisbon

There's a feast for the eyes at this shop, whose walls are lined with colorful tins of sardines and other seafood combos like octopus stew or mackerel with curry.

Part of the name means "heart," and that's exactly what the family behind this wool shop has put into their business. Since the 1960s, they have been saving and restoring old mills and tools used for wool production, and re-creating typical Portuguese designs. The top-quality products range from blankets to coats for women and men, as well as children's puppets. This branch in the cathedral’s former stables also has a rotating display of Portuguese crafts for sale, including ceramics, cork, and basketry.

You can try your hand at painting your own tiles at this shop specializing in hand-painted azulejos. It ships worldwide, so there's no need to haul any breakables home in your bags.

This family-owned shop sells locally made souvenirs; expect lots of cork and items shaped like sardines. The quality is high and the prices fair.