Is Portugal Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Portugal for solo female travelers?
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based on 316 experiences from female travelers
Britters
Australia
Portugal, Solo travel
Lisbon was one of the best places I have ever been. OneFam hostel was so so good, I met such an amazing group of people there. Would go back without a question. Safety wise I found it very safe, there are the normal precautions that you have to take when travelling. There was a man harassing me when I was on my own late at night in pink street but there were hundreds of people out and a group of Brazillian natives helped me out, I will never forget them ❤️🇧🇷🇦🇺
Posted: June 13, 2026Experienced: May, 2025
Laura
Austria
Portugal, Solo travel
I cycled through portugal. The Algarve was not that interesting and quiet bad for cycling. The west coast quiet, natural and pretty. There is also a hiking path and I met a lot of hikers there. The end was in Lisbon and this is also a great city
Posted: June 13, 2026Experienced: April, 2026
Sabina
Sweden
Portugal, Group travel
Me and my bestfriend went to Portugal for 5 days!🇵🇹 The first two dats we lived in a small hiking village 2 hours from Porto, the nature there was really beautiful. Later we went back to Porto for the rest of our stay, we found two supercute streetmarkets and ate yummy food. One night we went out to experience the nightlife in Porto which was good, we found a cozy bar and med 6 really nice girls from Italy! Overall experience from Porto is 8/10! The only downside was that lots of...
Posted: June 13, 2026Experienced: June, 2026
Vanessa
United Kingdom
Porto, Solo travel
Lovely city, full of people mostly in the Ribera but still amazing. The best was the river and the beautiful houses around. I stayed just for 1 day but I would love to come back. I recommend it to everyone. And I a solo woman traveller I felt super safe, just as any place be careful with you properties as I’ve seen people trying to steal peoples bags but I felt safe despite that.
Posted: June 13, 2026Experienced: April, 2026Is Portugal safe for women?
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Lisbon
Overall very safe. People generally don't bother me or steal, but as always, be cautious and also it depends where you go. I don't spend time in the touristy areas and I walk everywhere. I have only felt unsafe a handful of times, but as always, stay sharp.
Posted: May 21, 2026
Cherokee
Portugal
Portugal is rather safe. Definitely look out for pickpockets and scammers. Traveling as a female I felt safe with the locals being so helpful. There is a lot to see and public transportation is safe and cheap.
Posted: May 21, 2026Lisbon
Feels ok so far! One area had a lot of men standing around and honestly I prefer men when they are in the company of women but no one hassled me at all. I’ve only been here 1 day though so can’t say for sure.
Posted: May 17, 2026Carcavelos e Parede
I would say it feel a bit unsafe at night because the lack of people but to some that might be a good thing so I wouldn’t complain I think it’s good overall if you like quiet place this would be a nice one for you
Posted: May 3, 2026Safety in Portugal
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Ilgım
Coimbra
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Heya I am Ilgım, EMJM student currently in Portugal and next year in Spain. I love getting to meet new people and gaining new perspectives on life. I am usually a casual traveller, don't make super intrinsic plans rather just go out to see what the day will bring :3
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Jennifer
Viana Do Castelo
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I'm a young-at-heart immigrant from the US, avid Camino de Santiago pilgrim, and love exploring the world. My favorite part of travel is spending time with people who live there. I'm an auntie of two fabulous Gen Zers, a plant mom, and lover of deep conversations. Kind and 🏳️🌈 friendly!
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