The Best Eco Shops for Christmas in Lisbon

Every year the city of Lisbon becomes more and more festive. The city centre is adorned with thousands of colourful lights. Christmas carols and songs are played everywhere. The main squares are decorated with tall Christmas trees and markets selling hot chocolate and mulled wine. Best of all, the temperature is just mild enough to be able to enjoy a stroll through the decked-out streets.

Sustainability is one of our pillars and we encourage guests and friends alike to become more eco-conscious, the holiday season being no exception. To make this easier, we have created a list of the best sustainable shops for Christmas 2022 in Lisbon.

Organii

Organii is a natural self care brand with stores located in Praça do Principe Real 26, R.Anchieta 9 and Lx Factory India Avenue, R. Rodrigues de Faria 103. It is the first company in Portugal specialized in organic cosmetics. The majority of commercial beauty and cleansing products contain synthetic chemicals which can have detrimental effects to our bodies. To help reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, Organii only offers natural and organic ingredients to help not harm our skin. Their products are ecological, healthy, animal and planet friendly. In these shops, you will find daily hygiene care, serums, masks, makeup and perfumes. Discover skin and hair care for all ages, without petroleum derivatives and other synthetic products. Always with personalized customer care.

Go Natural

Go Natural is a chain of eco-supermarkets with multiple locations across Lisbon: in Praça de Alvalade 9A, Rua Professor Reinaldo dos Santos 11A and Travessa do Carmo 1 among others. They offer a wide variety of fresh and sustainable products, cultivated with love and care. Their mission is to provide health and joy to every home. They promote a slower paced lifestyle based on the benefits of clean food, healthy habits and an open mind.

Boa Safra

Located in Praça do Príncipe Real, 26 1º piso, Boa Safra is a unique slow and eco friendly furniture store. The pieces are conceived by Portuguese designers and made locally, with time and dedication. Boa Safra products are defined by aesthetic simplicity, timeless design and the use of both natural materials and finishes. They encourage the practice of a systemic vision of Design, a perspective that integrates ecological, ethical and aesthetic principles. For Boa Safra, design is a co-creative tripod that integrates the Designer, the Person and the Environment.

Benamôr

Find this amazing eco store in Campo das Cebolas, Principe Real, Rua das Flores or LX Factory… Benamôr was founded in 1925 in Lisbon by a mysterious apothecary who created miraculous ointments in his laboratory at Campo Grande nº189. His handmade beauty recipes were based on unique perfumes and natural ingredients grown locally in Portugal: lemon, rose, aloe vera or almond oil. Today, Benamôr is still one of Portugal’s most beloved natural self care brands. Benamôr’s skin care recipes are formulated with blends of 99% carefully chosen natural and recognized ingredients, blending tradition with innovation.

Now that you know the best eco stores for this Christmas in Portugal, you can enjoy a more conscious and ethical holiday. When staying at one of our monthly apartment rentals, be sure to discover Lisbon and don’t forget it’s eco-offerings!