If you are planning on staying in Portugal for a few months and whether you are a seasoned Digital Nomad or just starting out on your remote journey, you will definitely want to check out some of the many ways to meet remote workers in Lisbon.
These online and in-person communities are excellent for making friends, getting to know the city and also for getting recommendations on how to best navigate the city. Even if you’re just thinking about moving to the city, these methods to meet remote workers in Lisbon will be super useful to you.
This huge meetup.com group organizes various hikes and leisure activities around Lisbon and its outskirts, regularly welcoming new members. The group is well-led and ensures a policy of equality and inclusivity among members. It is a great space if you love getting active in between work sessions or on the weekends, and also if you want to get to know some of the city’s best natural spaces. It is a much recommended way to meet remote workers in Lisbon who are looking to really get to know the area.
Another recommended and large Meetup.com group, and another excellent way to meet remote workers in Lisbon, is the “Lisbon Expats and Locals” community. Created by a local, the group aims to bring together the growing expat community with locals wishing to exchange language and culture. This group hold a weekly mingle and aims to “uncover” some of the city’s best cafes, bars and hidden spots of interest.
Dedicated to the digital nomad community of the city, this is probably the foremost group for remote workers in Lisbon. This huge community is well-managed and is the home for civil conversation and recommendations on everything to do with Lisbon. It is the best place to search for questions on common questions, as well as getting the lowdown on events in the city and even making new friends.
Another huge Facebook community dedicated to the Expat community in Lisbon. Remote workers will also find this group useful for recommendations and when searching up answers to common questions on insurance, bank accounts, neighborhoods, etc. Like many other groups, this is a great place to get to know other individuals working remotely in the city, as well as learning about apartments on offer and cultural events of interest.
This fabulous group is as great as the name suggests! A meetup.com community dedicated to laid-back wine tasting and socializing among old and new friends right in the heart of the city. This is a highly recommended option to meet remote workers in Lisbon who love wine and want to get to know the city and its people through its inextricable links with it. The group holds regular meetups and is well-managed.
For more information about living in Lisbon as a remote worker, check out our complete Lisbon section.