Is Ponta Delgada safe for solo female travelers?

Ponta Delgada in Portugal generally has quite a comfortable and secure environment for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low and locals are known for their friendliness. However, it is always recommended to follow basic safety precautions like avoiding empty streets late at night and keeping personal belongings secure.

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How safe is Ponta Delgada for female travelers?

Adriána

Adriána

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About my experience 1. City is walkable and 1 hours of walking seems like 5 minutes bcs of ocean and viewpoints. 2. Food: you can find here some good restaurants. I would recommend Namaste India. And kebab for 3.9€ in the harbour 3. Activities? Walking, swimming, eagle and dolphin watching, or surfing. I did I everything, dolphins and whale watching with Mobidick company (small family company), surfing 🏄 is sth you should try. 4. Public transport to other places in the island: little bit crazy, sometimes it did not come, there are 3 companies and has devided the island 🏝️. You will need patient and time but I think that it is experience to ride a bus here.

Posted: July 2, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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Incredibly safe (I walked late at night, not feeling in the slightest bit unsafe), very affordable, and people are extremely friendly. The city has a small, bustling centre, natural springs (both cold and warm), astonishing natural scenery, delicious food and plenty of streets to explore.

Posted: November 5, 2022
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Anna

Anna

A very tranquil city with a lot of tourist activity. It's just important to stay alert and not let your guard down completely in less busy areas. But in general, neither I nor the people I know have faced any complicated situations.

Posted: March 8, 2025
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Its a very calm island (São Miguel) and it has everything you need to have a magic experience with nature! Its unique and incredible ♥️ Walking or picking any transportation is very safe, I never had also any problem walking late night!

Posted: April 16, 2024
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