How do I meet people as an expat or digital nomad in Lisbon?

Join recurring activity-based plans on Social — running, hiking, language exchange, or coffee meetups. Lisbon's expat community is very active and English-friendly.

What outdoor activities are popular for meeting people in Lisbon?

Running along the Tejo, hiking in Sintra and Arrábida, and cycling to Cascais are the most popular outdoor social activities. All are represented on Social.

Are there digital nomad meetups in Lisbon?

Yes — Lisbon has a thriving digital nomad community. Social lists co-working sessions, networking walks, language exchanges, and social plans popular with the nomad crowd.

Is Social available in Lisbon?

Yes. Social covers all Lisbon neighbourhoods — Alfama, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Intendente, Mouraria, Belém — and the wider Lisbon metro area.

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From Tejo waterfront runs to Serra da Arrábida hiking weekends and rooftop coffee meetups in Bairro Alto — Social connects you to Lisbon's most reliable social plans.

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About the community

Lisbon has become one of Europe's most popular cities for expats, digital nomads, and young professionals — meaning the demand for good social plans is higher than ever. Social connects you to recurring, activity-based plans where it's easy to meet people who actually want to meet you.

Browse running groups along the Tejo, cycling routes to Cascais, hiking weekends in Sintra, language exchange meetups in Chiado, and group coffee sessions in LX Factory. Every plan comes with a reliability layer so casual RSVPs don't fall through.

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How Social works

1
Browse plans near you
Open Social in Lisbon and see what's happening near you today — runs, games, language exchanges, and more.
2
Join with one tap
RSVP in seconds. No friction, no long forms. Your spot is confirmed instantly.
3
Show up, meet people
Plans on Social include a reliability layer — everyone who RSVPs is committed to showing up.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I meet people as an expat or digital nomad in Lisbon?: Join recurring activity-based plans on Social — running, hiking, language exchange, or coffee meetups. Lisbon's expat community is very active and English-friendly.
What outdoor activities are popular for meeting people in Lisbon?: Running along the Tejo, hiking in Sintra and Arrábida, and cycling to Cascais are the most popular outdoor social activities. All are represented on Social.
Are there digital nomad meetups in Lisbon?: Yes — Lisbon has a thriving digital nomad community. Social lists co-working sessions, networking walks, language exchanges, and social plans popular with the nomad crowd.
Is Social available in Lisbon?: Yes. Social covers all Lisbon neighbourhoods — Alfama, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Intendente, Mouraria, Belém — and the wider Lisbon metro area.

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Portugal

Find your people in Lisbon

From Tejo waterfront runs to Serra da Arrábida hiking weekends and rooftop coffee meetups in Bairro Alto — Social connects you to Lisbon's most reliable social plans.

Browse Lisbon plans →This weekend Lisbon communities

Popular activities in Lisbon

Find your running crew Find cycling groups near you Find language exchange partners near you Find coffee meetups near you Find hiking friends near you

About the community

Browse Lisbon plans →

How Social works

1
Browse plans near you
Open Social in Lisbon and see what's happening near you today — runs, games, language exchanges, and more.
2
Join with one tap
RSVP in seconds. No friction, no long forms. Your spot is confirmed instantly.
3
Show up, meet people
Plans on Social include a reliability layer — everyone who RSVPs is committed to showing up.

All activities in Lisbon

Frequently asked questions

How do I meet people as an expat or digital nomad in Lisbon?: Join recurring activity-based plans on Social — running, hiking, language exchange, or coffee meetups. Lisbon's expat community is very active and English-friendly.
What outdoor activities are popular for meeting people in Lisbon?: Running along the Tejo, hiking in Sintra and Arrábida, and cycling to Cascais are the most popular outdoor social activities. All are represented on Social.
Are there digital nomad meetups in Lisbon?: Yes — Lisbon has a thriving digital nomad community. Social lists co-working sessions, networking walks, language exchanges, and social plans popular with the nomad crowd.
Is Social available in Lisbon?: Yes. Social covers all Lisbon neighbourhoods — Alfama, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Intendente, Mouraria, Belém — and the wider Lisbon metro area.

More cities

London

United Kingdom

Barcelona

Spain

Madrid

Spain

Paris

France

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