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LX Market

Lisbon, Portugal

LX’s very own flea market, replete with vintage clothes, handmade jewellery, homewares, rare records and artwork by local creatives. As with most markets, this one has a fair amount of junk. But sift through the rails and you might come across something wonderful – Lisbon is only just coming round to the idea of second-hand clothing, so there are still a lot of gems floating around.

Address

103 Rua Rodrigues de Faria 1300

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Bairro Alto

Lisbon, Portugal

A maze of cobbled lanes packed with lively bars and informal Fado (the melancholy soul of Portuguese music) restaurants. The area is sleepy by day but jumping once the sun goes down, with the caipirinha-sipping crowds creating a street-party vibe.

Address

Bairro Alto 1200 079

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Tram 28

Lisbon, Portugal

If you only have time for one tour during your Lisbon stay, get a ticket for the 28 tram and marvel at the city’s beauty and charm and you ricket along. The delightful yellow cars connect Martim Moniz with Campo Ourique, and pass through the buzzing tourist districts of Graca, Alfama, Baixa and Estrela without you having to get off if you don’t want to. A classic journey through the narrow streets of Lisbon; take a film camera and a notebook, sit back, and relax.

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Largo Das Olarias 15/17

Lisbon, Portugal

This artist’s workshop is innocuously tucked away close to the People’s Kitchen. Inside, a friendly group of international artists display their ongoing and finished work to curious passers-by. They hold ceramics workshops every Saturday afternoon.

Address

Largo das Olarias 15 1100-133

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Ó! Galeria

Lisbon, Portugal

This unique space mainly features illustrations by Portuguese artists, arranged in a quirky collage across the walls. There’s also an exhibition area that regularly showcases some of the country’s upcoming and established artists.

Address

Calçada de Santo André 86

+351 930 558 047 Go to website

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Cortiço & Netos

Lisbon, Portugal

Even a weekend break to Lisbon can induce a lifelong addiction to azulejos, the tiles that adorn so many of the city’s streets. With black market tiles abound, Cortiço & Netos give you every reason to buy legitimately – they stock beautiful rare and discontinued tiles bought by the owner’s grandfather in bulk from the 1960s through to the 1990s. You can also take broken tiles by the kilo and create your own azulejo-based mosaic designs.

Address

Calçada de Santo André 66 1100-022

+351 211 362 376 Go to website