Discovering Ale-Hop was a delight as I sought something for my kids. I stumbled upon a charming…read moredress-up doll sticker travel-sized slim pad for 3 euros and chess-patterned men's socks. The playful front display caught my eye, and I appreciated the humor of the staff. They were accommodating in terms of language preferences, and the overall value for the items purchased was noteworthy. Overall, I would consider returning in the future. An added benefit was the proximity of another location very near to each other.

It's full of tat so the main shopping is not for a male customer base. I had walked around town for…read moremiles and miles over a few hours and my wife pointed to a chair within. I poo pooed the very idea. Me. Sit. Not likely even as my joints ached and creaked. But my wife was pointing to a chair with a battery operated back massage contraption at €30 (so it's not cheap tat). I switched it on and sat for twenty minutes and I gotta tell ya it was delightful - the contraption worked wonders in the small of my back. I was surrounded by mostly overpriced most likely Chinese rubbish made from variations of plastic and other chemicals. I cannot conceive of a single item worth buying but I do confess to the delights of the Chinese made massage contraption. The reality was though that within 5 minutes of leaving the Hop all the pains and aches re commenced, still it was enjoyable for the time I sat. If tats your thing and buying stuff you can't conceivably ever need this is your dream emporium.

Lisbon only photography superstore...went there at the recommendation of a pro photographer and it…read moredid not disappoint. I had managed to get some debris on the inside of my lenses and it wasn't coming out. The gentleman behind the counter progressively tried a few items to get it out. Finally the lady trick worked and it was no charge! Now that's service but of course I insisted on buying something...

Friends we dined with asked what we'd been doing so far in Lisbon and we asked the same of them…read more El Corte Inglés wasn't just on their recommended list; It also came to me in a text message the following day, reminding me that I should go there. Wow. Amongst the things I didn't even know that I was pining away for, add an 8-story+ department store that is everything to everyone. We entered in a very high-end part of the store featuring all the luxury brands one knows then descended to a food court and movie theaters. From there, I moved on to explore the amazing lower-level supermarket before leaving there and strolling into the beauty/pharmacy department filled with products that both are and aren't available in the US. I took the escalator up, eyeballing what each floor held before disembarking at a floor featuring home furnishings, electronics, housewares, and Christmas decor then got together with my friends for a drink at a wine bar on the top floor. Someone else could write a book on all I likely missed here but what I saw guaranteed that from here on I'll be searching for El Corte Inglése in every place I travel. If you think it's odd to have a department store on your must-see list in Lisbon it's clear that you've not yet been to El Corte Inglés.

Beautiful and luxurious department store perfectly located in Lisbon. Prices reflect the brand and…read morequality available with many employees available to help with your shopping needs.