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InterNations – Uniting Americans living in Portugal

Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in Portugal? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Algarve?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Portugal or are still living in the United States of America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Portugal offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of American expats in Portugal, coming from all corners of United States of America - from New York City, over Washington D.C. to Los Angeles.

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Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations Lisbon | Bloom & Networking Event

2. May 2026, 21:00

125 attendees

Let your network bloom 🌿 Step into the hidden oasis of 39 Degraus on May 2 for a fresh, feel-good evening of connections, cocktails, and good vibes. Meet new people, spark ideas, and grow your circle in a cozy, tucked-away setting where networking feels natural (and actually fun). How to find us:

Café E Conversa

5. May 2026, 12:30

3 attendees

A relaxed Portuguese-only conversation hour for learners at A1–B1 level who want real speaking practice. Not for complete beginners, not for fluent speakers, and not a social or networking meetup — just speaking Portuguese over coffee. Are you interested in improving your spoken Portuguese? Then wh

Cold Mountain (2003)

5. May 2026, 16:30

2 attendees

A wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman (Jude Law) deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada (Nicole Kidman), who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistan

May Book Club Brunch

6. May 2026, 11:30

4 attendees

Brunch is open to all book lovers, whether you’ve read one, both, or just want to read with us in the future. For April, we’ve selected to read The Dutch House by Ann Patchett and My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante, and we’ll be gathering to discuss them over brunch on Wednesday, the 6th of May,

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.