Is Spain safe for solo female travelers?

Spain is generally a safe country for solo female travelers. Both urban areas and rural regions have low levels of crime. It is always prudent to take basic precautions, such as avoiding poorly lit and deserted areas late at night, keeping a close eye on personal belongings in crowded places, and not sharing your personal details or itineraries with strangers. Public transportation and taxis are usually safe and reliable. However, like anywhere else, incidents can occur, so staying alert and using common sense is important.

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How safe is Spain for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.4 /5

based on 489 experiences from female travelers

Lloret De Mar, Couple travel

Lloret isn’t a big town but it has everything for both soul satisfaction (beach, landscapes, calm pace) and nightlife/partying for those interested. After ~10 pm streets are packed with youth going places but you can avoid the crowds by climbing the hill and observing sea+stars

Posted: November 28, 2025
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Sonya

Sonya

Russia

Spain, Family travel

It was cool in Spain. The people are friendly, the architecture is beautiful, the food is delicious. but I didn't always feel safe in Barcelona, especially in Raval. The north of Spain is my dream, it's very beautiful and has a magnificent ocean. Octopuses in paprika should be tried by everyone

Posted: November 27, 2025Experienced: September, 2022
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Spain, Family travel

I have travelled in Spain many times and it has always been really nice country and also all the different cities that I have been in. There is lot of things to do and it’s nice country with nice people!

Posted: November 26, 2025
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How safe is Spain for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 591 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 591 local experiences

Madrid

it’s very safe, only you have to be careful in the subway with your stuff because there are people that keep your things and you even saw them, there are very careful to steal your phone or your wallet

Posted: November 23, 2025
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Safety in Spain

Hospitality Exchange in Spain

Raquel

Raquel

Barcelona

Can host for:

1 day

About me

Hi there!! I'm a open-minded person who loves travelling and sharing. I have lived in a few different places and known lots of lovely people everywhere 🌸✨ I have many different interests, such as languages, history, art, computer science, videogames... I love DIY, roller skating and exercising; right now I'm pretty proud of myself for going to the gym every day 💪🏻

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Laia

Laia

Barcelona

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hey girls! I’m Laia, a 21 year old spanish girl who’s always willing to explore around and have new experiences. I’m a huge fan of traveling, learning about other cultures/languages, dancing and cooking. I’m currently studying aerospace engineering in Barcelona and I absolutely love it (but the truth is that I just wanna graduate and be able to have time to travel and make friends around the world 🥹💗).

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Expats in Spain

Irati

Irati

Vitoria-Gasteiz

About me

Irati, named as the forest in my profile pic, I am a nature lover since I was born. I live in Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque Country, but I've just started my PhD research visitation in Milton Keynes in the UK this September. I love learning new languages and meeting new people.

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Somaya

Somaya

Sabadell

About me

My name is Somaya, but you can me call me Maya, I'm 20 years old. I love traveling, I'm a big fan of museums and art, and I'm a student. I graduated from TSI AUCA college in Kyrgyzstan with a degree in graphic design. I am half Iranian and half Kyrgyz. Currently moved to spain to get another degree in Interior design.

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Brigitte

Brigitte

Madrid

About me

Hii I'm Brigitte! I’m endlessly curious about the world and love exploring new cultures, places, and perspectives 🦋✨ Currently in my third year studying Business Administration and Management (based in Madrid!) and always up for spontaneous adventures, deep conversations, or discovering hidden gems in the city. Whether you’re looking for a travel buddy or just want to meet someone new while you’re in Madrid, I’d love to connect! 💌 (@brigitteeeb on ig)

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Martu

Martu

Spain

About me

Hey! My name is Martina Guadalupe Ferrara. I'm 26 years old and I'm Libra with moon and ascent in Leo. I used to study Tourism at the University and I have a aeronautical license as a flight attendant but never worked in the industry. I am also a volunteer in the Red Cross since I study first aids and RCP and in a animal shelter as a foster home for pets. I have a dog called "Hipolito" but he lives with my parents 4km away. I live alone since I was 20 and work since I was 15, not for necessity, only for choice. I love being outside and in the nature. While I am in vacation, I love trekking, try new foods and get in touch with coultures. I've decided to embark on an epic adventure that will take me across Europe all the way to Asia, with no exact end date, but I estimate it will take me around 1 to 2 years. It's a long-term plan, but the excitement is kicking in right now! For now, the only organized parts of my itinerary are the initial stages: -I land in Barcelona on November 26th to kick things off. I will meet a friend in Valencia in December 4th. Thanks to a couple of petsitting gigs, I'll be: -From December 19th to January 5th in Switzerland (Eglisau, very close to Zurich). -From January 8th to March 6th in Germany (Karlsruhe). The rest of the itinerary is a blank canvas that I will paint as I go. If you have friends, contacts, recommendations, or any crazy ideas for Europe, please don't hesitate to share them!

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Polina

Polina

Valencia

About me

Hello, I’m Polina and originally I’m from Russia, but I’ve been living in Spain, near to Valencia, for three years. I’m a huge fan of travelling and trying to take all the advantage of the life in Europe. I speak Russian, English and Spanish enough fluently, but wanna have proficient levels, so still improving them

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Raquel

Raquel

Barcelona

About me

Hi there!! I'm a open-minded person who loves travelling and sharing. I have lived in a few different places and known lots of lovely people everywhere 🌸✨ I have many different interests, such as languages, history, art, computer science, videogames... I love DIY, roller skating and exercising; right now I'm pretty proud of myself for going to the gym every day 💪🏻

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Sude

Sude

Ciudad Real

About me

I’m Sude, I like visiting museums and discovering the history and culture of places. I’m currently looking for someone to travel Europe.

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Yu

Yu

Madrid

About me

Hi! I love to meet new people from all around the world and exchange experiences and more, and maybe make friends ofc! 🫶🏻 I'm a calm person, but sometimes I can be cheerful too, you can call it like some kind of ambivert 😋 I'm also really spontaneous and easy-going, and maybe unpredictable. I also love to learn new things.

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