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Where to buy Christmas gifts? 6 Suggestions in the Alvalade neighborhood!

Dezember 13 2022
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In Alvalade there are books made of history, teas from all over the world, sweets born in convents and environmentally friendly baskets. There is everything you could wish for a “Merry Christmas”, and more.

Discover six stores full of tradition where you'll want to do your Christmas shopping!


Cheap Bookshop, Av. from rome

She's been telling stories since 1957 and she can tell to surprise anyone who can't do without a good book in her shoe.

With tradition on every shelf, this bookshop, stationery shop and tobacconist was a meeting point for several generations, having played, from an early age, a fundamental role in the dissemination of ideas and culture. It was, during the 60s, one of the most emblematic bookstores in Lisbon and awaits you at nº 11-A, Avenida de Roma. Discover it here.


Cafélia, Av de Roma

This store's space may not be as big as the list of products available, but believe me, you won't want to pass by without going in there. Home of world coffees and personalized teas, Cafélia opened its doors in 1952 and, since then, has brought flavors from various countries to Avenida de Roma. Wait here to find dry fruits, cookies, biscuits, endless sweets, aromatic herbs and even teapots and coffee machines.

To warm the heart of someone special, Cafélia tea does the honors this Christmas. Find out why at nº 55 C, Avenida de Roma.


Casa Piriquita, Av. from rome

What if Sintra was just 3 minutes away from Avenida de Roma? Now it is!

Newly arrived at Bairro de Alvalade, the mythical Casa Piriquita opens its doors to gluttony with its irresistible pillows from Sintra. With an egg and almond cream filling, hidden by between a puff pastry sprinkled with sugar, this sweet promises to fill the Christmas of those lucky enough to receive it with sweetness. Whether for your Christmas Eve or that of someone you love, one thing is certain: there is no way to remain indifferent to this gastronomic specialty!

Enjoy and order one (or two) for yourself too, at nº20B on Avenida de Roma.


Santa Cruz – Conventual Sweets, Av. from rome

Gluttony lives here! You can read the words “vanilla coffee with chocolate mousse cake”, or you can taste them when you arrive at this unique space. Mirrors, decorative flowers, figurines and cookies coexist at pastelaria Santa Cruz, where the palate is the special guest of the house. The hosts are Lérias and Fradinhos, among many other specialties born in 1957.

It is a mandatory choice for those who want to offer the best of convent sweets this Christmas season. A temptation not to be resisted at 20 Avenida de Roma. Learn more here!


Maria Granel, Alvalade

“Tailor made”! This is how Maria Granel welcomes you, the first store in Portugal, and one of the pioneers in Europe and the world, to forego packaging and sell exclusively in bulk.

In this Organic Grocery Store, which goes hand in hand with sustainability, you can take as many products as you want.

How about offering an environmentally friendly basket? In addition to the Christmas Kit, the tasty vegan gummies and praline almonds, here you will also find DIY jars (“Do It Yourself”) to make chocolate cookies, a vegetable drink, among other options. Choose your gifts now at R. José Duro 22 C, or at the online store!


Organii, Alvalade

Looking for eco gifts? The first company in Portugal specialized in organic cosmetics has several Christmas offers available.

It is called Organii it has “zero waste” brands, a space for personalized biological treatments ( the Bio Day Spa), an Academy with workshops and also ecological child care.
A gift card, a facial or a massage with strips of fresh Voya seaweed are ideas to consider to make someone more Zen this Christmas. Meet well-being at R. José d'Esaguy 8.


Now that you know where to buy each gift, there's nothing like letting yourself be inspired by the magic of the Alvalade neighborhood at this very special time. Find out how, here.
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