Feira da Ladra is Lisbon’s flea market, held at Campo de Santa Clara in the city’s São Vicente parish. Its Tuesday and Saturday market days and stalls of antiques, vintage objects and second-hand goods make it a distinct stop among markets in Lisbon.
- Location: Campo de Santa Clara, São Vicente
- Market days: Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Hours: 09:00–18:00
- What you may find: antiques, vintage objects and second-hand goods
Where Feira da Ladra takes place
Feira da Ladra takes place at Campo de Santa Clara, behind the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora.
The market area sits in São Vicente, with the National Pantheon also nearby. Lisbon’s municipality defines the area by the space bounded by Arco de São Vicente, Rua da Verónica, Travessa do Conde de Avintes, Rua do Mirante and Rua do Paraíso.
The market has a long history: its origins date to the 13th century, with Visit Lisboa giving 1272 as its starting date. It settled permanently at Campo de Santa Clara in 1882.
Market days and what you may find
Feira da Ladra is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with hours of 09:00–18:00.
Lisbon municipality describes it as a market for antiques, vintage objects and second-hand goods. Stalls offer books, records, tiles, furniture, clothing, decorative objects and curiosities, so the selection ranges from household items to collectables.
The market has been held on Tuesdays and Saturdays since 1903. It closes on December 25 and January 1. For the latest practical details, check the Lisbon municipality’s official site before you go.
How do you get to Campo de Santa Clara?
From Hotel Canada, Saldanha station is about a five-minute walk; you can use the Hotel Canada rooms in Saldanha as a reference point when planning your city trip.
Planning around the market’s schedule
Plan your visit around the market’s regular Tuesday and Saturday hours, 09:00–18:00, and bear in mind its closures on December 25 and January 1.
Because the market is outdoors, its stalls occupy the public space at Campo de Santa Clara. Occasional sellers need a license, subject to available spaces; the licenses cover selling second-hand goods or handicrafts rather than visitor admission.
If you are fitting the market into a wider day around Saldanha, a one-day Lisbon itinerary from Saldanha offers a related planning angle. Keep the market’s own days and hours in mind when arranging the rest of your day.
FAQs
Is Feira da Ladra free to enter?
Occasional seller licenses cover selling second-hand goods or handicrafts. The market information does not state a visitor admission fee.
What kinds of things are sold at Feira da Ladra?
Feira da Ladra focuses on antiques, vintage objects and second-hand goods, including books, records, tiles, furniture, clothing, decorative objects and curiosities.
Where is Feira da Ladra in Lisbon?
It is held at Campo de Santa Clara in São Vicente, behind the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora.