Is Salerno Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Salerno is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like any other major city, there are always risks, but the crime rate in Salerno is relatively low. Locals are friendly and very willing to help if necessary. However, it's crucial to be careful of pickpocketing in tourist-heavy areas and keep personal belongings close. Always remain aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone late at night. But overall, Salerno is quite safe for female travelers venturing out on their own.

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How safe is Salerno?

Safety at night:Moderate

Salerno, is reasonably safe to roam around during the night. There is a moderate level of safety, according to international standards. As a solo female traveler, it is always advisable to remain cautious when walking alone especially in the late hours. While the city is generally safe, like any urban area there can always be potential safety risks, especially in less populated areas. Sticking to well-lit and populated areas, as well as being aware of your surroundings, can help enhance your safety. Always keep your belongings secure, avoid displaying expensive items and take local advice on areas to avoid at night.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Salerno is generally safe and reliable. Buses, trains and ferries operate frequently, and stations are typically crowded which adds to the feeling of security. Most locals and staff are willing and able to assist if needed. Just keep your personal belongings close at times of high traffic to avoid pickpocketing, which is common in busy areas across Italy.

Street harassment:Low

Salerno is a fairly safe city in Italy. Though instances of street harassment can happen anywhere in the world, they are relatively uncommon here. As in any place, it would still be wise to take normal precautions such as avoiding deserted areas late at night. Overall, the locals are friendly and respectful towards women.

Petty crimes:Low

Despite being a largely safe city, Salerno, like many other tourist destinations, can have occurrences of petty crimes such as pickpocketing or bag snatching. These incidents are usually focused in crowded areas, so stay alert in these situations and keep your belongings secure at all times. However, the overall risk is relatively low and most visitors experience a trouble-free stay.

Is Salerno worth visiting?

Lucia

Argentina

Group travel

Salerno is a beautiful and very quiet city!! It is ideal if you want to explore the Amalfi Coast, you can base yourself in Salerno (because it's cheaper to stay there) and then explore the coast during the day! Here are some tips for Salerno! Places to visit: - Duomo di Salerno —> the cathedral. - Lungomare: stroll around there. Santa Teresa is the small beach of Salerno - Villa Comunale and the bar area of Santa Teresa (where King Cross is) also good for walking - The Corso. There are shops. - Castello di Arechi To get around Salerno: mostly walking, or buses but they're kind of unreliable. Bus tickets can be bought physically or with an app. For motorbike rental: Turirent Supermarkets: Sole 365 the cheapest nearby: Via Costantino l'Africano, 19, 84100 Salerno SA, Italy If you go to the supermarket you can order small sandwiches!!! I recommend stracciatella and prosciutto crudo. GASTRONOMIC TOUR: 🍦Nettuno Ice Cream: favorite flavors (Capriccio di Nettuno —> pistachio and white chocolate, really good // Hazelnut flavors are also tasty if you like them // Fruit flavors like melon are excellent! Also strawberry and forest fruits) ☕️The Coffeelate Portanova: crema caffè (it's like iced coffee) ☕️ Embarcadero: it's a really fancy bar but having a coffee is quite affordable 🍕Umberto Falcone Pizzeria (my favorites: 4 formaggi, arruscata) 🍕Criscemunno Pizzeria 🍝Al Dente Spaghetteria 🍱 Banzai: sushi place, you order a drink and get 8 pieces of sushi for free 🥐Zio Savino: try the graffa (large, good for sharing. Filled with pistachio, I recommend) and the cornetto 🍦From the supermarket: try the pistachio gruvi, I recommend them but they're all tasty (ice creams)

Posted: May 21, 2025

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Solo travel

I stopped in Salerno because it was super easy to do day trips along the coast. It took 30 minutes to get to Amalfi by boat, and about an hour to Positano. I used Salerno as a base because it was the cheapest accommodation I could find in the area. I considered Sorrento, but it was significantly more expensive.

Posted: August 20, 2023

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Is Salerno safe for women?

Miriam

it's really safe because it's a not a big city compared to others. We can call it a much safer Napoli. Salerno it's a simple city, has beaches, beautiful sunsets and a lot of bar, restaurants and food. There is not a lot of night life and it's also the reason why it's very quiet. Personally I walk 1 hour to home alone at 3am and never had problems

Posted: December 23, 2024

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