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Is Genoa Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Name: Is Genoa Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Address: Genoa, Italy
Rating: 2.8389058829593106

Genoa is generally safe for solo female travelers. While the city is relatively friendly, it's still recommended to keep an eye on your belongings as petty theft can occur, particularly in crowded areas and public transportation. Always be cautious, especially when walking alone at night in less crowded areas. However, people are often helpful and respectful, making it a great destination for solo travel.

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How safe is Genoa?

Safety at night:Safe

Genoa is generally considered a safe city for solo female travelers even at night. Like most cities though, it possesses certain areas that are more secure than others. The main tourist areas, such as the historic center, waterfront, and major shopping marts are well lit and regularly patrolled. Even so, it is advisable to remain vigilant, particularly at night or when streets are less crowded, to avoid any potential dangers. Practicing common safety precautions, like not displaying valuable items openly and using reliable transportation services, can further enhance your safety.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Genoa, is generally safe and efficient. Busses, trains, and metro are quite reliable and easy to navigate, even for non-Italian speakers with accessible information and signs. However, like any other city, minor incidents like pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded places. Being aware of your belongings can help avoid any mishaps.

Street harassment:Low

Genoa, like much of Italy, has a relatively low level of street harassment compared to other major cities globally. Most of the locals are respectful and polite, although some catcalling might occur during the night. It is always advisable to take the usual precautions, such as avoiding deserted or less tourist-friendly areas at night, and to not respond to any sort of harassment.

Petty crimes:Low

Genoa is generally considered to not be a high-risk area for petty crimes. The locals are much welcoming, and police have a strong presence and laden the streets to ensure the safety of both locals and tourists. Nonetheless, basic precautions should be taken. You should always keep an eye on your belongings, avoid showing expensive possessions in public and avoid certain areas at night. Instances of pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded places like public transport and tourist spots, but these are highly sporadic. All in all, the prevalence of petty crime is comparatively minimal in Genoa.

Tap water:Very safe

Tap water in Genoa is completely safe for consumption. The city invests heavily in water treatment and infrastructure to ensure high-quality and safe drinking water. It is well filtered, treated, and regularly tested for different parameters to comply with national and European Union health and safety standards.

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Is Genoa safe for women?

I live in Genoa in a really nice and not-central area called nervi (which I would recommend for hikes to Sant'Ilario, and then getting a bus to Bogliasco, really nice sea). I would recommend walking with someone in the vicoli of Genoa, especially at night. Avoid Via pre and darsena and principe station at night IMO. I find them fairly safe during the day.

Posted: April 1, 2024

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Genoa is quite safe. If you are walking around with a friend you don’t have to worry at all. As most of the cities, it is better to know where to go and where not to go because there are many zones that are not so recommended.

Posted: March 30, 2024

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Is Genoa safe right now?

Before your visit to Genoa, it's essential to check travel advisories for Italy, including your home country's official travel advisory. These advisories can provide up-to-date information on safety, health, and any specific considerations for travelers.

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United States Travel AdvisoryExercise a high degree of caution

The United States Government advises exercising increased caution due to terrorism. Check the full travel advisory.

Last updated: July 26, 2023

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Canada's Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

The Canadian Government advises taking normal security precautions in Italy. Check the full travel advisory.

Last updated: May 6, 2024

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Australia's Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

The Australian Government advises exercising normal safety precautions in Italy. Check the full travel advisory.

Last updated: April 24, 2024

Is Genoa worth visiting?

Katharina (26)

Austria

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The good in Genoa was, just as somewhere else I have been in Italy so far, perfect. Great Seafood and Pasta, good Wine and delicious Gelato. Prices where a little bit higher than expected, but for the quality of the food it was totally fine. I took the train to La Spezia and visited Cinque Terre with a boat, which I can highly recommend to everyone who wants to enjoy also some "slower" travel days than you have in Genoa, where it can be very loud and stressful. However it was a great backpacking trip and I would visit Geno again.

Posted: December 26, 2023Experienced: August, 2023

Things to do: 4/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 3/5

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