If you’re hunting for Lisbon’s answer to London’s Third Space, spoiler: it doesn’t exist. What you will find are boutique studios, luxe hotel gyms, and neighbourhood clubs that each bring their own flavour. Here are five solid picks to get your heart rate up this September.

‍

1. Studio Rise (Campo de Ourique)
‍
Candlelit cycling with curated playlists and luxe touches. Membership around €100/month, or packs from €15.

📍 From Graça: ~40 min walk. Tram 28 to Estrela + 10 min walk.

📍 From Santos: ~25 min walk or short taxi.


💡 Post-ride fuel: swing by Neighbourhood Café Santos for a PB Açaí smoothie - oat milk, peanut butter and banana for recovery protein.

‍

2. Academia Life Club (Santos)

‍A riverside gym with wide-open spaces, outdoor training zones, and even a natural solarium for when you want your vitamin D with your deadlifts. Memberships vary, but expect around €60–€80/month.

📍 From Graça: ~40 min walk. Tram 28 to Cais do Sodré, then a short stroll. Think of it as your own Michael Palin travel special - just without the camera crew.

📍 From Santos: Lucky you — it’s right in the neighbourhood, less than 10 min on foot.


💡 Pre-workout fuel: grab a Veggie Breakfast Burrito from Neighbourhood Café Santos - eggs, beans, guac, chipotle mayo, neatly wrapped for the walk over.

‍

3. NAVE (Marvila – Pickleball)

Pickleball courts and social games, usually coordinated via WhatsApp.

📍 From Graça: 25 min walk.

📍 From Santos: 40 min walk - bus 728 toward Oriente is quicker (unless you’d like Brené Brown reminding you that vulnerability includes admitting you should’ve just taken the bus).


💡 Court-side energy: pack a Pumpkin Loaf Special from Neighbourhood Santos - Greek yoghurt, seeds, honey and banana for slow-burn fuel.

‍

4. Prescription Pilates (Rato)

Reformer pilates, with flexible packs: €35/class or from €90/month.

📍 From Graça: 40 min walk. Metro Green (Intendente → Rato).

📍 From Santos: ~20 min walk uphill.


💡 Light refuel: after your session, pop into Neighbourhood Graça for a Mango Chia Pudding - coconut milk, vanilla and chia seeds to reset.

‍

5. Club 7 (Marquês de Pombal / Parque Eduardo VII)

Lisbon’s closest thing to a country club: gym, pool, tennis, padel, spa - all in the leafy surrounds of Parque Eduardo VII. Memberships hover around €110/month.
‍
📍 From Graça: ~50 min walk. Take the Green Line (Martim Moniz → Marquês de Pombal). Ideal time to squeeze in a Huberman podcast and question your life admin.

📍 From Santos: 35 min walk or jump on bus 727 straight there.

💡 Protein hit: reward yourself at Neighbourhood Santos with a Carnitas Benedict - pulled pork, poached eggs and spicy hollandaise.

‍