When you hear the word vintage shopping, Lisbon might not be the first city to pop into your head. Berlin, Paris, and London, yes, but Lisbon? Not really.
But let me tell you, the capital of Portugal should definitely be added to your list over cities you must visit – especially if you are a fan of vintage shopping.
Even though vintage and fashion aren’t exactly what puts Portugal on the world map, you can find some amazing vintage shops in Lisbon. But they aren’t just laying around every corner – you have to pay a little attention and go a little further to find the real second-hand and vintage treasures here.
No treasure hunting without a map. And that is exactly what this guide is. Your map to second-hand heaven and the ultimate best vintage shops in Lisbon. Some of the best vintage shops in Lisbon are located a little further outside the city and others are only open a few days a week, so you have to plan your trip if you want to visit all the vintage shops.
So let’s get to it. down below I have listed up the vintage shops in Lisbon I fell in love with when I visited the city last summer. They are all charming in their own way, and definitely all worth a visit.
Check out all of our guides to the best vintage in different cities right here.
Before you get all confused reading the list, I should tell you, that I added a market as one of my favorite vintage shops in Lisbon. But not just any market, the Feira da Ladra, which you soon will realize surely deserves its place on the list! But enough talk. Let’s get to the point. The vintage shops.
Calçada do Carmo
This isn’t exactly a vintage shop, but it’s definitely a place that belongs on the map of vintage heaven. The street Calçada do Carmo is filled with vintage shops and specialty shops. Just walking down this street I guarantee you will find some great vintage clothing. Visit shops like Joker Vintage if you are looking for vintage clothes for men, or need a new vintage blazer.
Ás de Espadas
This vintage shop is located on the street mentioned above, Calçada do Carmo, and is by many probably known to be one of the best vintage shops in Lisbon. This vintage store is filled with unique and creative stylish clothing and the most amazing vintage accessories.
You will definitely feel lost in time here, and you can easily spend quite a lot of time searching through the clothes for the perfect vintage find. You should be aware that Ás de Espadas only have clothes for women, but a little further down the street you will find the corresponding menswear store – also filled with vintage treasures.
A Outra Face da Lua
Inside this vintage shop, you will find yourself surrounded by colorful dresses and extravagant hats. The vintage shop has the most welcoming atmosphere and vintage mannequins are decorating the shop windows and the space in the basement where the vintage store is located.
Here you will find hand embroidered bags, vintage silk scarves, and sunglasses with attitude. The shops are worth a visit just for the satisfaction you will get by looking at all the colors and beautiful clothes. And the best part is, you can also sit and get a bit to eat (everything is vegan) while you are waiting for someone in the dressing room 😉
Food and vintage shopping combined – what’s not to love?
HUMANA
Human is one of the best known vintage shops in Lisbon and with multiple shops located all around Lisbon it isn’t really a hidden pearl. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t vintage treasures hidden inside the shops.
The stores are filled with vintage and you can spend hours searching through the clothes. Sometimes you are lucky and sometimes you are not, but you can be sure to always find a solid selection of second-hand clothes for both men and women.
Electric Tiger Vintage shop
In this vintage shop, you will find classic vintage clothing as well as high-end vintage from designer brands such as Vanessa Bruno. This means you won’t find a dress here for 10€ but you can still do some great vintage bargains and find some beautiful unique finds.
This vintage shop is for those who like quality and want to shop vintage with uniqueness and of great quality. But the shop is always worth a visit and not everything is high end here. So pack your hunter mentality and take a look at all the beautiful items this shop contains.
Retro City Lisboa
As the name might suggest this vintage shop is all about retro clothing. Here you will find clothes from the past century and you will feel like you have stepped back in history when you enter this shop.
You can find everything from fancy disco dresses and colorful accessories to cowboy boots and headbands. No matter what, this is a fun place to kill some time and a store that should make the list of best vintage shops in Lisbon.
Feira da Ladra
Okay, this isn’t exactly a vintage shop, but you can’t make a list with the best vintage shops in Lisbon without mentioning the famous Feira da Ladra market! This market is thought to have existed since the 12th century and is a must-see if you are traveling to Portugal’s capital.
Here you will find everything from garage junk to vintage treasures, and you probably need to reserve a couple of hours to stroll through the market, because there are a lot of stands and the vintage gold may be hidden.
When your legs are tired from walking around at the market places, you can sit back and relax at the the café Copenhagen Coffee Lab, which is located at the top of the hill. I guarantee you will get the best pastries and coffee here.
Pop Closet
The pop closet in Lisbon is a sustainable fashion project. A room dedicated to fashion enthusiasts and conscious fashionistas on the search for unique and trending styles. Here you will find fashion designers, unbranded quality styles and cool accessories.
This is the perfect place to find a unique item to make your style more individual or switch some of your own clothing for the styles you find in the store! No doubt this is one of “cool kids” when it comes to vintage shops in Lisbon.
A few tips to Lisbon
If you are planning a trip to Lisbon, here is a few tips you can pack along with your vintage map before you leave.
First of all, you can’t visit Lisbon, without trying the famous pastry Pastel De Nata. When I stayed in Lisbon for a week I think I eat probably 2 Pastel de Nata daily… Maybe even a few more. They are delicious, and you can find them everywhere in the city. By an espresso and a pastel de nata and enjoy the view from one of the seven hills.
And now that we are talking about eating – then you must try some of the amazing fish and seafood dishes the capital has to offer. Lisbon is a seaport and famous for its amazing seafood. So don’t cheat yourself from tasting some of the local dishes with fish.
Now that we have talked a lot about vintage shopping I also have to mention all the specialty shops you will find in Lisbon. Because the city is booing with them. Do yourself a favor and visit some of the family-owned specialty shops and by some Ginjinha, port wine or canned sardines to bring home as a souvenir.
And last but not least, admire the beautiful colors and mosaic covering this city. Explore all the neighborhoods that all have something different to offer and enjoy the view from the hillsides. You can find a guide to the best viewpoint in Lisbon right here.
I Hope you found this guide to the best vintage shops in Lisbon helpfull.
Take care
– Anna
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