Is Portugal Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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Irati
Spain
Porto, Family travel
I visited Porto, Coimbra and Lisboa with my family, we travelled by car and Porto was our first stop. Finding our place and parking was a bit of a mess, but then we really enjoyed the city and loved the food.
Posted: October 26, 2026Experienced: July, 2023
Iris
United States
Faro, Solo travel
I absolutely fell in love with Portugal and can’t wait to visit more cities. Faro was beautiful, very walkable and interesting! Many restaurants in the historic center are very touristy, so I suggest going outside the area for some real local experiences.
Posted: October 26, 2026
Porto, Solo travel
I experienced the most beautiful trip of my life, as well as my first solo trip. All of Portugal is extremely safe, and Porto is no exception. I would go out at night without any worries and never felt in danger.
Posted: October 17, 2026
Dialamba
France
Portugal, Solo travel
I loved it. I visited Porto and Lisbon; the vibe, the weather, the locals were so nice. Such an amazing and lovely country. I hope to revisit soon.
Posted: October 12, 2026
Sari
Germany
Lisbon, Solo travel
lisbon might have given me my favorite hostels ever: good morning solo traveler and sunset destination 😍 it also gave me all the steps per day, with all the hills (that lead to beautiful, traditional neighborhoods) and viewpoints (with lovely kiosks and bars where everyone’s sitting outside drinking their super bock and chatting)! ps: at night, as a solo travel woman, sometimes it felt quite unsafe, specially around cais do sodré!!
Posted: September 2, 2026Experienced: July, 2026
Pauline
Germany
Lagos, Solo travel
I spent two days on my own in Lagos before heading off to a retreat. Lagos is a beautiful city in the Algarve, though it is very touristy. During the day, you can explore the old streets, sunbathe on the beach, or go on short hikes. In the evening, you can go out for a delicious meal, enjoy some great cocktails, and check out the nightlife.
Posted: August 12, 2026Experienced: April, 2026
Gabriela
Poland
Lagos, Solo travel
I did my first solo trip and it was awesome. I slept in a hostel and met many people from all over the world. I became more self-confident and came back with new perspectives on my life. I would like to have the opportunity to fly like this again.❤️
Posted: August 4, 2026
Lisbon, Solo travel
I was honestly disappointed with Lisbon. During the day, there are only a limited number of places worth visiting, and once it gets dark, the city doesn’t feel particularly safe. The biggest issue was the attitude towards tourists. Even staff working in tourist areas, including airport employees, often treated visitors differently from locals. The difference in their behavior was noticeable and came across as unfriendly and, at times, discriminatory. Taxi scams are also something to watch out...
Posted: July 27, 2026
Ericeira, Solo travel
Amazing for a solo trip to surf. I went to a surf house and I couldn't have felt more welcomed. The city is small but extremely beautiful. With many beaches near the city center that are good to sunbathe and swim. The temperature during June was perfect (around 25C max).
Posted: July 22, 2026Experienced: May, 2026
Feyza
United Kingdom
Sintra, Solo travel
Sintra literally stole my heart. ♥️ It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you can get there by train from Lisbon in about 40 minutes. My overall experience was unforgettable. I hadn’t booked any tickets in advance, so I couldn’t visit as many places as I wanted, but I did get to explore Quinta da Regaleira, and I completely fell in love with it. Overall, I felt safe, and the locals were very friendly and welcoming. It was surprisingly crowded, even though it was almost the...
Posted: July 15, 2026
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Susan
Lisbon
I've always felt very safe in Lisbon. Even running at night. I live in Estrela and run near the river. Also coming back home at night alone from uni. Or going to the view points. Maybe some more turístico areas can have more people and pickpockets but Lisbon feels safe. More than Madrid or Barcelona to me.
Posted: October 12, 2026Porto
Porto Is a really mice city ita Just a Little unsafe at night but people are Always a round ready to help you also in the metro station Is Safe we were Not Vera worried about safety because WE were Always in a group
Posted: October 6, 2026Lisbon
It’s safe, but don’t walk alone in some áreas. Amadora, Martim Moniz, cais do Sodré etc. even bairro alto u need to be careful! It’s ok, but always be aware of your surroundings! Don’t enter Martin Moniz alone!
Posted: September 25, 2026Sari
Lisbon
felt quite safe during the day, there’s many people outside, or chilling at parks. just beware of pickpockets and people trying to sell you drugs, they’re either fake or a scam to rob you… or both at night, I felt quite unsafe, even in areas like Cais do Sodré. I saw a group of guys start a fight with some tourists for no reason and it led to violence from them. as a woman, I’d take the more frequented streets back home and avoid any darker or less crowded areas
Posted: September 1, 2026
Abi
Esposende
Safe for lone women travellers. I stayed there for four days. I shared a house and walked around even at night. I never felt uncomfortable. People are nice and helpful. They mostly speak English and help out
Posted: August 23, 2026
Marta
Porto
Porto is a very safe city, and I personally feel really comfortable there. It’s also quite LGBTQ+ friendly, and I don’t really experience discrimination. It’s a diverse city with all kinds of people and cultures, which makes it feel very welcoming. Of course, the usual safety tip applies — it’s better not to walk alone late at night — but Porto has a lot of nightlife, so there are usually people around. Overall, I feel very safe there!
Posted: August 23, 2026Safety in Portugal
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Begüm
Braganca
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
Hello! My name is Begüm, I am from Turkiye. I am 18 years old and I am in Portugal/Braganca for Erasmus+ for 5 months. I am looking for friends when travelling!
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Vitória
Figueira Da Foz
Can host for:
2 nights
About me
Into art,music and fashion. I Love long conversations and make new friends. Where we go? I dont care , all that metter to me is with who. Im an extrovetid person with a good humor and receptive. My vibe is Lets go? Lets go.
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