Christmas is approaching at a fast speed: this year Christmas lights are up and on around Central Lisbon and many people are about to start making Christmas plans, setting Christmas trees up, and get going with buying some presents.

Last year I worked hard to create a list of local businesses for family gifts, with the aim of supporting local commerce while also keeping Christmas shopping more sustainable which you will find at the end of this post.

This year I would like to share where to find real or faux Christmas trees, the best Christmas Markets, where to find festive food, and again my list of local brands and shops for family gifts!

Click on the images for more info on each event. Do you have any further questions? Just ping me with an email .(meyouandlisbon@gmail.com)

UPDATED November 2023

Christmas Trees – Real and faux


My Natal

My Natal delivers real Christmas trees all around Portugal for free and promise to plant 3 new trees for each tree sold. They sell these two kinds: Nordmann and Epícea abies.


Horta de Campo Grande

You can find a great selection of plants and decorations at this amazing Garden store in Campo Grande. There you can also find Christmas decorations and other plants for your home. Delivery available


Mercado da Ribeira (Time out Market)

There are many flower shops inside Mercado da Ribeira/Time out and they sell typical Christmas trees (Nordmann). The price: approximately 50 euros for a 1.5 m tree.

Check A Vida Portuguesa for some Made in Portugal Gifts.


El Corte Ingles (Faux tree)

On the 6th Floor of El Corte Ingles, you find this year’s Christmas Department. Apart from all sorts of decorations, you can choose among different faux Christmas trees of different colors, shapes, and heights.


Planta Livre

PlantaLivre can deliver Christmas trees and collect them after Christmas through their campaign Pinheiro Vivo. Check their website for more info about this service


Loja Con.si.go

Loja Consigo is a Mercearia in Calçada da Estrela that does weekly deliveries. You can also book your Christmas tree that Goffredo will deliver to your door everywhere in Central Lisbon.

Available with and without pot.


Flores no Cais

Flores no Cais is a flower shop with few branches in SUL and also available online: they are selling Christmas trees starting from 80€, with 1 day delivery in whole Portugal.

Each plant sold, they will replant 3 new.


Christmas Tree from Tapada de Mafra

Do you like nature and adventures? You can visit Tapada de Mafra and get a Christmas tree there. Only 10 euros!

Ornaments and House Decorations

Saudade Flores

Saudade Flores is our favorite go-to place for flowers and Christmas decorations. They are creating amazing Christmas wreaths and advent centerpieces. They have two shops, São Bento and Campo de Ourique and they deliver in Central Lisbon too.


El Corte Ingles

El Corte Ingles has great decorations for the whole house, tree ornaments for all different styles and sizes, as well as tableware, nativities and much more. Toys are at -1 Floor


Area

One of the best interior design shops in Lisbon sells lots of Christmas decorations and faux trees. Available in all branches shops around Lisbon (Amoreiras, Colombo, etc..)


Nikolaus • also at Mercado Natal Rossio

This Christmas shop is shining during the holidays: you find it close to Elevador de Santa Justa but they also have a big stand at Mercado de Natal Baixa in Praça Rossio.


Banema Studio

Banema Studio is a design shop in Campo de Ourique: they sell high-quality Christmas decor, including tree ornaments. Also great for stylish Christmas presents.


D. Amélia – Flower Bar

This shop is inside the Citadela de Cascais and offers a wide variety of Christmas wreaths and decorations. Check their website for sizes and prices. Available also at winter Stylista Market 27th-28th November.


Prego sem Estopa

A lovely Shop in Bairro Alto, right next to Bica: great selection of Christmas decor, tree ornaments, as well as general interior decor.

Christmas Delicacies

Padaria da Gleba

Gleba bakes Panettoni all year round so it’s definitely the place to go for some Christmas Delicacies. Now available also typical Bolo Rei. You find Gleba in different parts of Lisbon including El Corte Ingles Chrismas Market.


Loja Consigo

Silvia and Goffredo runs their Merceria in Calçada da Estrela. They are taking orders for amazing Panettoni of all kinds from Italy, plus you can get everything delivered at your door.


El Corte Ingles

If you are looking for international Delicacies, El Corte Ingles 7th floor is the place to check. They have got Italian pasta, Belgian chocolate, Norwegian salmon and all the spices you can think of!


Flavers

This small shop close to Jardim da Estrela can save you if you are looking for international ingredients for your Christmas parties. From British Xmas crackers to American banking products (namely chocolate chips).

Christmas Markets and Activities

Winter Stylista Market

Maria Guedes is hosting the biggest winter lifestyle market of the season in Estoril. Plenty of local brands of clothes, shoes, accessories, and decor.

25-26 Novembro Estoril


Natal Rossio

Family fun at Praça Rossio: the Christmas village has many vendors, Dolls’ Hospital, Food stalls, Nikolaus Xmas shop, and a free Santa train that goes around Baixa all day.

Open November 17th – December 23rd

For more info check this link


Wonderland Lisboa

This Christmas fair in Parque Eduardo is back after a year of absence: Panoramic wheel, ice rink, horse carousels, and plenty of food vendors.

From November 30th

For more info check this link


Christmas Village Cascais

Opening on November 27th, the Mercado de Natal Cascais will have Santa Parades, flowers, a lights show, a giant panoramic wheel, and a Xmas market. Starting November 30th

For more info check this link


Sintra Christmas Village

A Christmas Reign is opening in Sintra: an entire Xmas village in Parque da Liberdade, a market and lights decoration in Sintra main square and many activities for the whole family.

More info here


Vila Natal Obidos

A fortified village becomes a Xmas Village. Plenty of activities and things to do for the whole family in Obidos.

Opening on November 30th: read more here


Mercado de Natal Aldeia da Praia

A nice market near the beach of Praia da Maça: food and artisans vendor for a nice Christmas vibe on the 1st of December. For more info check here

Go more Christmas activities and events here

Presents ideas for the whole family

Babies and Kids gifts suggestions

Great selection of gifts for kids 0-10 YO available on my blog at this link


Grown up gifts suggestions

More than 30 handpicked brands for partners and family friends gifts at this link


Sustainable shops – Family pictures – Miscellaneus

A lovely Shop in Bairro Alto, right next to Bica: great selection of Christmas decor, tree ornaments, as well as general interior decor. Link