The Best Digital Nomad Communities in Lisbon
Discover where remote workers connect, collaborate — and truly belong — in Portugal’s most vibrant city
Why Community Matters When You’re a Digital Nomad
Fight the isolation loop. Surveys put loneliness at — or very near — the top of digital-nomad mental-health challenges; one 2025 roundup found 45 % of nomads feel lonely or isolated on the road. Turning up to a weekly meetup cuts that risk dramatically by giving you a ready-made circle.
Upgrade your career circle. Serendipitous collisions over coffee lead to client referrals, co-founders and tech talks you’ll never spot on LinkedIn.
Lisbon’s secret sauce. Regular low-cost carrier fares (one-way tickets from £20 across Europe), English-proficient locals (Portugal now ranks 6th worldwide for English skills) and ≈ 2 800–3 000 hours of sunshine a year — roughly 280–300 sunny days — make the city a magnet. Nomad List data shows ≈ 16 000 digital nomads living in Lisbon in 2023, large enough for daily events yet still less hectic than Barcelona or Chiang Mai.
Where to Meet Other Digital Nomads in Lisbon
Weekly Meetups & Events
Community | Typical Crowd | Signature event | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
First-timers, slowmads, locals | Weekly Meetup on Thursday at Tribe | ||
Bootstrappers & indie-hackers | IndieBeers @ Musa da Bica, once a month | ||
Coliving fans, remote employees | Wed Nomad Happy Hour | ||
Marketers & growth pros | Weekly sessions | ||
Extroverts, creatives | Bottomless brunch, language swaps | - |
“Most DNs are here because of FOMO — they want curated local experiences geared towards foreigners.” — user on r/digitalnomad
*Member counts pulled from Meetup pages, 25 Jun 2025
Coworking Spaces with Built-In Community
Outsite Cowork Café (Cais do Sodré) – free member events (music, panels, runs).
Heden – sustainability-minded chain; partners with Web Summit for open-house days.
Second Home Lisboa – jungle-esque workspace best known for rooftop yoga.
Learn more about the best co-livings in Lisbon in our article here.
Digital-First Hangouts
Platform | How to join | What You'll Find |
|---|---|---|
Lisbon Digital Nomads Slack | Free invite on community page | Real-time chats, housing leads, marketplace and more |
Facebook: Lisbon Digital Nomads & Expats | Request access (3 entry questions) | Roommate match-ups, beach-volleyball threads |
Reddit: r/Lisbon & r/digitalnomad | Open subs | Unfiltered takes on anything: rent, SIM cards, local politics |
Best Communities by Nomad Type
Persona | Join this | Why it clicks |
|---|---|---|
🧠 The Builder | Indie Lisboa, IndieBeers | Swap MVP feedback over craft beer. |
🧘♀️ The Balance-Seeker | Selina Secret Garden yoga AMs, Heden wellness talks | Deep-work mornings, yin-yoga sunsets. |
💬 The Connector | Tribe Social Club, Outsite Happy Hour | Ice-breaker games, language exchanges, 100 + attendees. |
🎨 The Creator | Lisbon Content Makers, TikTok walks in Alfama | B-roll buddies, collab reels, Lightroom-preset swaps |
How to Pick the Right Community
Follow the “Rule of 3.” Try one in-person meetup, one coworking day, and one online chat before deciding a group isn’t your vibe.
Arrive early, leave late. The magic sits in those first hellos and the post-event dinners.
Lead with value. Share a useful tool, job lead or meme before asking “Any parties tonight?”
Learn more about the best coworkings in Lisbon in our article here.
Published June 25, 2025
Anna
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