How does it actually work?

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Yes. Joining any Lisbon People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Can I join more than one group?

Absolutely. If you're a digital nomad who surfs at dawn and chases miradouro sunsets on Fridays, join the Nomads, Surf and Sunset Social groups. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

I'm only in Lisbon for 5 days. Worth joining?

That's exactly why Tourists - First Week exists. You get a welcome dinner, airport-pickup carpools, and a dozen locals telling you the real spots within hours of landing.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

WhatsApp is how Lisbon actually runs - trams, surf lessons, tascas, doctors - everything. If you're in Lisbon it's the one app to install. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of travellers and locals, not a business directory.

Lisbon People Club is run by long-term Lisbon residents and travellers who believe nobody should stay alone here. We started informally with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate several. It's a labor of love, not a company.

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Advanced Surfers

You will not stay alone. The Lisbon Advanced Surfers community is already waiting.

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About this group

Reef breaks. Overhead. Drop in only if you can make it.

Experienced surfers chasing reef breaks across Ericeira and the west coast. Cascais, Ericeira, Costa da Caparica — swell alerts, crew-up messages, and honest talk about crowds.

Group vibe

Direct, respectful of locals, not tolerant of learners in the lineup.

Members

Who is in this group.

Example members. Real archetypes drawn from the people who already meet up here.

Kai, 36

From Byron

Shortboard, 15 years surfing

Marco, 42

From Porto

Ex-pro, Alfama resident

Taro, 34

From Chiba

Big-wave tow-in interest

Luna, 31

From Gold Coast

Competitive background

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Swell-alert WhatsApp hotline
Crew-up messages for sunrise Cascais
Big-swell safety buddies
Board-shaper referrals
Trip coordination to Morocco and the Basque Country
Etiquette conversations with locals

Before you join

Quick answers.

Is it free to join?: Yes. All ten Lisbon People Club communities are free. No hidden fees.
How fast do I get added?: Usually same day, always within 48 hours. You will send a quick intro message before being added.
Can I leave whenever?: Of course. Leave the WhatsApp group any time. No questions, no guilt.
Will the chat be spammy?: Each group is capped around 250 members with active moderation. Promotional or off-topic messages get removed.