PortugalShopping

Book shopping in Portugal

  1. A

    Livraria Lello

    Even if you’re not after books, don’t miss this 1906 neo-Gothic confection that’s stacked to the rafters with new, secondhand and antique books, including foreign-language guidebooks and some literature. Up the curving staircase is a pleasant cafe.

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  2. B

    Livraria Nazareth

    Head up the stairs for maps, including Alentejo & Évora (€4.95), and some books in English.

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  3. C

    Livraria Latina Editora

    Well-stocked with English-language guidebooks, plus a small selection of foreign novels.

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  4. D

    Livraria Municipal

    A spacious, tiled bookshop, devoted entirely to Lisbon, with some titles in English.

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  5. E

    Livraria Galileu

    Good source of secondhand English, Spanish, Italian, French and German books.

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  6. F

    Livraria Som das Letras

    Attractive bookshop with a handful of French- and English-language titles.

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  7. G

    Livraria Buchholz

    Huge collection of literature in Portuguese, English, French and German.

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  8. H

    Loja do Livro

    Has a small supply of English-, French- and German-language paperbacks.

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  9. I

    Livraria Bertrand

    Faro’s main bookshop. Ask for maps (they are not on display).

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  10. J

    Livraria Bertrand

    Bertrand has excellent selections amid 18th-century charm.

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  12. K

    Fnac

    Fnac sells a vast array of music and audiovisual gear.

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  13. L

    Livraria Bertrand

    One of a cluster of bookshops on Rua Ferreira Borges.

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  14. M

    Livraria Bertrand

    Has a selection of travel books and maps.

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