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The British Community Council, Lisbon

The British Community Council, Lisbon, brings together English speaking people from many walks of life to enjoy a wide variety of social, sporting and cultural events and helps support many charitable organisations. It offers opportunities to make new friends, discover new activities, explore Portugal and keep in touch with the English speaking community.

To find out more, please visit our About page.

News Highlights ...

Changes to Passport Services for British Nationals, Transfer of Overseas Application to The UK

(posted 2013-04-09)

The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.
More info on our News Section ...

British Community Council Annual General Meeting

(posted 2012-12-13)

Summary of the Annual General Meeting of the British Community Council, held on Tuesday November 27th.

More info on our New Page.

FCO figures show British people getting into more difficulty overseas

(posted 2012-07-23)

10 Brits hospitalised abroad every day and families face huge bills if not covered by travel insurance.
More on our News Section.

Event Highlights ...

British Community Council Annual Multi-Sports Day

(posted 2013-03-12)

Multi-Sports Day

Saturday 22 June, 2013 at St. Julian's School,Carcavelos.

More on our Events Page.

Culture and Tourism ...

Cascais Tide Gauge

(posted 2012-06-21)

Cascais Tide Gauge

Invitation to visit the Cascais Tide Gauge.
More information on our News Page.

Invitation to visit the only Lighthouse Museum in Portugal

(posted 2012-01-09)

The Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum in Cascais, cordially invites you to visit its Museum, where you will find historic instruments used by Lighthouse keepers and a room full of magnificent optics and lenses. To view one of the most beautiful sights in Cascais, 90 steps will take you to the top of the Santa Marta Lighthouse where you will have the ocean at your feet and on a clear day see as far away as Lisbon.
Download the Museum Flyer for more information.