About Lisbon
- Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal, home to about 520,000 people.
- Lisbon is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
- Towns nearby: Almada (5 km), Amadora (8 km) and Odivelas (8 km).
Dating by city / Portugal / Lisbon region / Lisbon
Dating in Lisbon
Members from Lisbon and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
First-date ideas for Lisbon
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Lisbon. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Lisbon: questions and answers
How far around Lisbon can I search?
Within 50 km of Lisbon there are 89 towns and cities — Amadora, Setúbal and Queluz among them — with more than 2.6 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Lisbon free on YADate?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Lisbon and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Lisbon real?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside Lisbon?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Portugal or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.