Secondhand · Rua de Ponta Delgada 34-A, 1000-243 Lisbon
An all-English secondhand bookshop near Saldanha with book swaps and clubs.
Secondhand
Portugal
Bookshops in Lisbon
The Atlas lists 58 independent bookshops in Lisbon, 5 of them selling secondhand books — including 1 antiquarian bookseller. 2 have a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 5.2 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Secondhand · since 1999
A bookshop in a former printing works at the LX Factory, with towering shelves, an old press left in place and a bicycle suspended overhead. New and secondhand stock mix freely.
Portuguese literatureArtSecondhand & newCafé
Antiquarian · since 2008
Often called one of the smallest bookshops in the world: under four square metres on a stepped lane below the castle, with room for one customer at a time. Some four thousand secondhand books in several languages fill every inch, among them rare editions, engravings and old papers.
Rare booksPortuguese literatureMultilingual
Secondhand · Rua da Escola Politécnica 253, 1250-101 Lisbon
Secondhand
New & secondhand · Rua de Arroios 25, 1150-053 Lisbon
New & secondhand
Bookshop questions: Lisbon
- How many bookshops are listed in Lisbon?
The Atlas currently lists 58 active bookshops in Lisbon. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Lisbon?
5 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Lisbon?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
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