Is Portugal safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 289 experiences from female travelers
Porto, Group travel
Its an amazing city with a very good vibe. Especially during spring and summer, it is very fun to explore the city, have a drink with your friends while watching the sunset from one of the many viewpoints. Must visit city!
Posted: January 13, 2026Lisbon, Solo travel
It was ok I went for a concert Although I've been there several times and know how to move around, everything is simple, I always feel in a foreign there .. I'm Portuguese 🤷♀️ My family is from a few towns over ... But Lisbon always feels like a different planet ..
Posted: December 7, 2025Experienced: November, 2025Lisbon, Family travel
Honestly it was one of the best cities I visited in Europe. I really fell in love with it and I hope to go again soon. I really liked the experience. People were really nice. The food was really good and not so expensive and the activities were really good, so I really recommend 
Posted: December 3, 2025
Sarah
France
Lisbon, Solo travel
I went to Lisbon about 2 years ago to spend a week there as my first solo trip and I sincerely believe that it was a wonderful City to take a leap of faith as it was pretty safe and a very beautiful city too. I also liked the food and visiting the different castles around the ciry
Posted: November 15, 2025Experienced: August, 2023Lisbon, Solo travel
It was mostly safe I stayed for 14 days at a kind of rental, was like 800 Food was really great, especially seafood. The city is very charming and I recommend exploring as much as you can And visiting Sintra is a must I loved ice cream at Santını
Posted: November 4, 2025Experienced: August, 2016How safe is Portugal for women?
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Porto
It is a very safe and walk-friendly city. There are always a lot of people in the streets, everyone is really nice and welcoming.
Posted: January 21, 2026
Maria
Porto
Porto is really a safe city, you wonder around super safe. Obviously having the safety measure you would usually when you are in a place you do not know. Overall is really a safe city and you can explore it by metro or bus
Posted: January 19, 2026Porto
Porto can be considered pretty safe when compared to other European cities as it is very small. Just be careful with scammers and be very conscious about your surroundings (just like anywhere really).
Posted: January 14, 2026
Francielle
Lisbon
In general, the food in Portugal is good and very safe. It's also a cheap place to visit. There is the sea, beautiful beaches, and mountains—offering the best of both worlds. I recommend visiting the following places in Portugal: Cascais, Algarve, Caparica, and Porto.
Posted: December 30, 2025
Carolina
Albufeira
You need to be extra carefull whit some places when you go out at night and taking drinks at bars and uber home can be really dangerous, make sure you are never alone. The city during the day its realy calm in the winter, in the summer be a little extra carefull
Posted: December 1, 2025Safety in Portugal
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Zehra
Caldas Da Rainha
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello, I'm Zehra! I'm 19 years old, an art student. I'm currently doing Erasmus in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. I originally live in Eskişehir, Turkey and I'm Turkish! My favorite thing in life is drawing and singing and dancing. Since I came to Erasmus, it's been my dream to go to many European countries, I've been to a few of them, you can check out the details on my profile!!!
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Melina
Amares
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3 days
About me
🌍 About Me Hey! I’m Mell — a globe-trotting soul who’s touched down on almost every continent (not yet, in Antarctica!). I’ve traveled solo, with friends, and made incredible connections along the way. I believe the best kind of journey is the one that connects you to yourself and to others. 💫 My Vibe I’m all about deep chats under the stars, spontaneous dance floors in faraway places, sunrise hikes, and the magic of meeting kindred spirits in unexpected corners of the world. I’m equal parts adventurer, foodie, spiritual seeker, and sunset chaser. ✨ What I’m Into • Soulful experiences & meaningful conversations • Yoga, meditation & high-vibe living • Local cultures, nature escapes, and good coffee and nice book. • Turning strangers into lifelong friends☺️
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