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👋 Hi! I’m Aunju, a location-independent entrepreneur, community creator, and founder of Lisbon Cascais Expats & Friends (LCEF). I started this group back in 2018 with a simple mission:
> To create a vibrant and welcoming community where expats, locals, and travelers can connect, integrate, and thrive together.
🌍 Since then, we’ve organized over 500+ events with more than 10,000 participants, including:
- Talk shows & business meetups
- Hikes, picnics & BBQs
- Coffee catchups & social drinks
- Game nights & retreats
- Big parties (New Year’s Eve, Halloween, Summer Parties, etc.)
- Dining adventures & cultural explorations
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🌟 Why Join?
Lisbon is quickly becoming the most vibrant city in Western Europe. The LCEF community is growing faster than ever, and we want you to be a part of it! Whether you’ve just arrived or have been here a while, there’s a place for you in our community.
👫 We connect:
- New expats
- Long-time internationals
- Friendly locals
📍 We explore the coolest cafés, restaurants, bars, and outdoor gems around Lisbon & Cascais.
💬 We talk about everything, from navigating expat life to where to find the best pastéis de nata.
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🙌 Don’t be shy, just show up and chill out with some of the coolest people in Lisbon!
📲 Stay connected:
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By attending an event, you agree that LCEF may use photos/videos taken during our meetups on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Meetup, websites, or other media. If you'd prefer not to appear in photos, just let the organizer know at the event.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Cascais Midweek Mingle: Auchan foodcourt (upstairs, either on terrace or inside)Auchan Cascais, Cascais
Found yourself in Cascais? Looking to get acquainted with some new faces? A Midweek Mingle may be what you need.
Whether you’re looking for some time away after a busy day of work or simply looking for a casual crowd, this is a space for you to make your own. Show up as you are and share your story. As a community made of expats, locals, and tourists, the energies and experiences you’ll encounter here are bound to keep you coming back. We have no agenda, there is no pressure. This is just a place for you to kick back on a Wednesday night.
The Midweek Mingle is only getting bigger. Come solo or bring a friend. This meetup is queer friendly; everyone is welcome here.
Venue: Auchan
Auchan Cascais, Loja G03.204, Estrada Nacional 6, 2754-522
How to find us: We'll be at the terrace area within the market boundaries during the summer. Look for a table with a meetup tag hanging from one of the umbrella stands. During the winter we will be inside in front of the restaurant Maria Pimenta.
About the venue: The Auchan food court features a terrace with an incredible view of the ocean, and an adjacent inside area. Though there is no obligation to purchase anything to hang out at the tables, you can also get a variety of food and drinks from the food court’s restaurants or the supermarket downstairs.
Guidelines for the event:
1.) Respect the RSVP
A lot of time and energy go into making the Midweek Mingle happen. From organising to making the experience great for everyone, this truly is an event that comes from our hearts. As such, we kindly ask that if you’ve RSVP’d, you honour it. If you’re running late, no worries! Just know that once the event has started, it is slightly trickier for us to communicate or step away from the group.2.) Feedback, not reviews
As it is our goal to make this event better with every meetup, we prefer to use a more effective space to receive and engage with feedback. If you have any feedback you’d like to give, use the link below to reach out through our WhatsApp community, since that is where we are most active.Check out our socials below:
Queer ladies, non-binary WhatsApp community
Queer ladies, non-binary Facebook community
Our Facebook community
Our Instagram page
Our WhatsApp community
Our hiking groupWe look forward to meeting you soon.
Organisers
Isabela, Anjo, Joe, Pavel, Brandon, Rafa, Alex - Cascais Midweek Mingle: Auchan foodcourt (upstairs, either on terrace or inside)Auchan Cascais, Cascais
Found yourself in Cascais? Looking to get acquainted with some new faces? A Midweek Mingle may be what you need.
Whether you’re looking for some time away after a busy day of work or simply looking for a casual crowd, this is a space for you to make your own. Show up as you are and share your story. As a community made of expats, locals, and tourists, the energies and experiences you’ll encounter here are bound to keep you coming back. We have no agenda, there is no pressure. This is just a place for you to kick back on a Wednesday night.
The Midweek Mingle is only getting bigger. Come solo or bring a friend. This meetup is queer friendly; everyone is welcome here.
Venue: Auchan
Auchan Cascais, Loja G03.204, Estrada Nacional 6, 2754-522
How to find us: We'll be at the terrace area within the market boundaries during the summer. Look for a table with a meetup tag hanging from one of the umbrella stands. During the winter we will be inside in front of the restaurant Maria Pimenta.
About the venue: The Auchan food court features a terrace with an incredible view of the ocean, and an adjacent inside area. Though there is no obligation to purchase anything to hang out at the tables, you can also get a variety of food and drinks from the food court’s restaurants or the supermarket downstairs.
Guidelines for the event:
1.) Respect the RSVP
A lot of time and energy go into making the Midweek Mingle happen. From organising to making the experience great for everyone, this truly is an event that comes from our hearts. As such, we kindly ask that if you’ve RSVP’d, you honour it. If you’re running late, no worries! Just know that once the event has started, it is slightly trickier for us to communicate or step away from the group.2.) Feedback, not reviews
As it is our goal to make this event better with every meetup, we prefer to use a more effective space to receive and engage with feedback. If you have any feedback you’d like to give, use the link below to reach out through our WhatsApp community, since that is where we are most active.Check out our socials below:
Queer ladies, non-binary WhatsApp community
Queer ladies, non-binary Facebook community
Our Facebook community
Our Instagram page
Our WhatsApp community
Our hiking groupWe look forward to meeting you soon.
Organisers
Isabela, Anjo, Joe, Pavel, Brandon, Rafa, Alex - Hanging Out at the VIII Latin American Market!FIARTIL - Feira do Artesanato do Estoril, Cascais
Looking to enjoy some local vibes with some new faces? Join us at the VIII Latin America Market on the 27th of September!
Whether you want to indulge in the markets, kick back with some good food and drinks, or simply socialise in an interesting venue, we have just the crowd for you to enjoy your time with. As a community made of expats, locals, and tourists, we have no doubt that we’re just as eager to explore this incredible event as you are. We look forward to meeting you!
We’ll be present from 17h00. Come solo or bring a friend. This meetup is queer friendly; everyone is welcome here.
Venue: FIARTIL
How to find us: You can find us at the entrance near the payment booth, where we’ll be waiting until 17h15. Should you arrive late, you can find us inside in the middle stretch of the venue, typically at a larger table near the bathrooms.
About the venue: The FIARTIL is an Estoril landmark immersed in nature, most often used for various initiatives and events, the most notable of which is the Estoril Craft Fair, which recently took place from the 27th of June until the 24th of August.
About the event: The VIII Latin America Market is dedicated to celebrating the Latin American culture in Portugal, and hosts 80 stands featuring various handicrafts, cuisines, and arts hailing from various Latin American countries, as well as music and dance showcases!
Guidelines for the event:
1.) Respect the RSVP
A lot of time and energy go into making the Midweek Mingle happen. From organising to making the experience great for everyone, this truly is an event that comes from our hearts. As such, we kindly ask that if you’ve RSVP’d, you honour it. If you’re running late, no worries! Just know that once the event has started, it is slightly trickier for us to communicate or step away from the group.2.) Feedback, not reviews
As it is our goal to make this event better with every meetup, we prefer to use a more effective space to receive and engage with feedback. If you have any feedback you’d like to give, use the link below to reach out through our WhatsApp community, since that is where we are most active.Check out our socials below:
Queer ladies, non-binary WhatsApp community
Queer ladies, non-binary Facebook community
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Organisers
Isabela, Anjo, Joe, Pavel, Brandon, Rafa, Alex
- Cascais Midweek Mingle: Auchan foodcourt (upstairs, either on terrace or inside)Auchan Cascais, Cascais
Found yourself in Cascais? Looking to get acquainted with some new faces? A Midweek Mingle may be what you need.
Whether you’re looking for some time away after a busy day of work or simply looking for a casual crowd, this is a space for you to make your own. Show up as you are and share your story. As a community made of expats, locals, and tourists, the energies and experiences you’ll encounter here are bound to keep you coming back. We have no agenda, there is no pressure. This is just a place for you to kick back on a Wednesday night.
The Midweek Mingle is only getting bigger. Come solo or bring a friend. This meetup is queer friendly; everyone is welcome here.
Venue: Auchan
Auchan Cascais, Loja G03.204, Estrada Nacional 6, 2754-522
How to find us: We'll be at the terrace area within the market boundaries during the summer. Look for a table with a meetup tag hanging from one of the umbrella stands. During the winter we will be inside in front of the restaurant Maria Pimenta.
About the venue: The Auchan food court features a terrace with an incredible view of the ocean, and an adjacent inside area. Though there is no obligation to purchase anything to hang out at the tables, you can also get a variety of food and drinks from the food court’s restaurants or the supermarket downstairs.
Guidelines for the event:
1.) Respect the RSVP
A lot of time and energy go into making the Midweek Mingle happen. From organising to making the experience great for everyone, this truly is an event that comes from our hearts. As such, we kindly ask that if you’ve RSVP’d, you honour it. If you’re running late, no worries! Just know that once the event has started, it is slightly trickier for us to communicate or step away from the group.2.) Feedback, not reviews
As it is our goal to make this event better with every meetup, we prefer to use a more effective space to receive and engage with feedback. If you have any feedback you’d like to give, use the link below to reach out through our WhatsApp community, since that is where we are most active.Check out our socials below:
Queer ladies, non-binary WhatsApp community
Queer ladies, non-binary Facebook community
Our Facebook community
Our Instagram page
Our WhatsApp community
Our hiking groupWe look forward to meeting you soon.
Organisers
Isabela, Anjo, Joe, Pavel, Brandon, Rafa, Alex
