Is Porto safe for solo female travelers?

Porto is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like any city, certain areas might be more risky especially late at night but overall, locals are friendly and willing to help. Violent crime is rare, but be aware of petty crimes such as pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and public transport. To bolster your safety, it is recommended to stay alert and maintain standard precautions. Use reputable transportation services and avoid unlit areas during hours of darkness.

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How safe is Porto for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.4 /5

based on 54 experiences from female travelers

Wilke

Wilke

Netherlands

Solo travel

I stayed in an appartement in Porto and felt very safe. The people were very nice and friendly. Food is delicious and the attractions are nice. Would suggest seeing the bridge and just walking around.

Posted: February 1, 2026Experienced: October, 2025
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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, 2026
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Family travel

very beautiful country, we eat very well, the weather is nice, a safe country, lots of things to visit . every year I go to Portugal. I visit the south, we do a bit of beach time, sightseeing, a bit of shopping and in the north, we walk around a bit, we discover new places, we go to the village festival

Posted: September 4, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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How safe is Porto for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 43 local experiences

Local crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 43 local experiences

Eman

Eman

I’m a single woman living alone for four years. I generally walk home alone at all hours of the night. However in the last year, I have heard of a few disturbing incidences around the nightclub streets known as Galerias. So sometimes, I will take a taxi home if I feel it’s unsafe or have my male friends walk me the ten minutes home.

Posted: February 5, 2026
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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
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Maria

Maria

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, 2026
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Eman

Eman

Porto

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I am an avid solo traveller, living away from Australia for the past ten years. In between I have lived in Spain (Sevilla, Madrid and Malaga), Scotland (Edinburgh) and now in Portugal (Porto). I am Lebanese background so speak Lebanese, Spanish, English and learning Portuguese. I love all aspects of living travelling and keen to host and travel to stay with others.

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Cassie

Cassie

Porto

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I’m someone who loves to act on a whim. I enjoy rock and jazz music, and I often plan spontaneous trips just to attend a live concert or a music festival.

Speaking

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