Portugal does not need special recommendations for a traveler, and shopping in the homeland of excellent wines and famous azulejos tiles always succeeds even without specially planned shopping routes. But the most experienced tourists know that there are special shops where you can buy excellent goods not only from local, but also from European and international manufacturers at reasonable prices. This is how Portugal's outlets appear in the visit program, and the traveler's luggage significantly increases in weight.
Useful little things
- All outlets in Portugal work under the Tax Free system, which allows you to refund from 10% to 17% of the paid VAT, if the buyer is not a resident of the European Union. Do not forget to ask the cashier to fill out a special form when making payments and present this receipt along with the packed goods when going through customs on departure.
- The biggest discounts in Portugal's outlets await customers twice a year - during the height of winter in January-February and in July-August, when the summer collection is replaced by the autumn one. During these months there is a chance to buy your favorite pair of shoes or garment for less than a quarter of the price originally set by the manufacturer.
- It is best to visit Portugal's Outlets on Friday morning. On Thursday evenings, new goods are laid out, and on Saturday, as a rule, the locals add hustle and bustle in the trading floors.
In Greater Lisbon
The town of Alcocheti, which is part of the Greater Lisbon metropolitan area, is not famous for any special historical and architectural sights, but there are enough tourists in it. The reason for this is the largest outlet in Portugal from the famous Freeport chain, spread over fifty hectares. Favorable prices can be found here for the products of local and Spanish designers, but manufacturers of global and European importance are represented in the shopping complex in huge numbers.
The outlet is located close to the 119 national highway and has a large parking lot, several restaurants and even a children's playground. From Lisbon, you can also get here by public transport - by train or bus.
In Carregado
This Portuguese outlet on the outskirts of Lisbon is available to shoppers using the Metropolitan Metro. Once at Gare de Oriente Station, travelers should take the free shuttle to Campera Outlet Shopping.
The shopping center is open from 10 am to 10 pm, six days a week, except Sundays. Its boutiques display products from a variety of Spanish and Portuguese designers, perfumes, cosmetics and sports equipment and supplies.
