Why Lisbon Stopped Being the Digital Nomad Dream
When everyone arrived, the magic left. What the remote-work gold rush did to Europe's most affordable capital.
By Clara Schmidt · May 5, 2026 · 6 min read
In 2021, Lisbon was the answer to every remote worker's prayer. Fast internet, cheap rent, excellent wine, and a government actively encouraging you to stay.
By 2026, the average one-bedroom in the historic centre costs what a three-bedroom did five years ago. The wine is still excellent. Everything else has changed.
