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Just next to Rossio, Praça da Figueira hosts the Figueira Christmas Gourmet market, focusing on Portuguese food and drink. Stalls sell cheeses, cured meats, wines, sweets and festive treats, making it a good place to buy edible gifts.

In 2025, the Figueira Christmas Gourmet ran from 20 November to 21 December, according to listings. The square, with its equestrian statue of King João I, sits at the foot of the hill leading up to São Jorge Castle and the Mouraria district.

It is easy to combine with the Rossio market, as the two squares are only a short walk apart.

Pro Tip: Try bolo rei, the Portuguese king cake topped with candied fruit, and buy a bottle of port or a tin of sardines as a gift. Then take tram 12 or 28 nearby up towards the castle.