The My Auchan near the apartment is a compact supermarket that has all the essentials. From fresh produce, bottled water, and beer to an impressive wine selection, meats, dairy products, and everyday groceries, it covers all your needs. You’ll also find a small section featuring cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, and even small kitchen appliances, making it a convenient one-stop shop. Our recommended option for groceries and supplies.

A clean and convenient self-service laundromat, perfect for quick drying or freshening up clothes straight from the drying rack. It’s a handy resource to have close by, and we use it regularly. Pro tip: While your clothes are in the dryer, treat yourself to a coffee right across the street at Royal Experience!

A Vida Portuguesa is a charming home goods store celebrating the best of traditional Portuguese craftsmanship. With a collection of over 1,000 beautifully packaged products, the store offers an array of treasures, from candy, tea, coffee, and sardine tins to biscuits, soaps, and toothpaste. You’ll also find unique items like pencils, mugs, jewelry, ceramics from the renowned Bordalo Pinheiro Factory, and the iconic woollen blankets from Alentejo. Recognized for its authenticity and character, A Vida Portuguesa was named one of Lisbon’s 10 most original shops by Time Out Lisbon in 2009.

Lidl is a popular discount grocery store found across Europe. If you’re not familiar with it, think of it as a concept similar to Aldi, its biggest competitor. Lidl is a great option for affordable groceries and unique brands. Conveniently, it’s also located right on the way to My Auchan—definitely worth a visit!

Continente is a larger grocery store, and one of the largest retail companies in Portugal. It’s a slightly longer walk but if you’re looking for a specialty item or just prefer to have more options, this might be a better option than My Auchan.