Is Portugal safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 292 experiences from female travelers
Ash
United Kingdom
Lisbon, Solo travel
My first ever solo trip and it was amazing! I planned it completely on my own because I didn’t want to celebrate my birthday in gloomy England… Stayed at a hostel in Lisbon, it was so nice and affordable as well. The hostel was in the city center so everything was close by and transportation was convenient and reliable as well. I walked so much during this trip but it was all worth it cause look at all these great views!!! I was even lucky enough to see such a pretty sunset which I have convinced myself that it was purposefully pretty for me to feel the main character vibe 😂 Since I was...
Posted: February 6, 2026
Khushi
India
Lisbon, Solo travel
I travelled solo to Lisbon in November 2025 for work and stayed back over the weekend to explore the city. It felt easy and comfortable to navigate alone, with warm, welcoming people everywhere. The food scene is excellent, with plenty of options across the city, and surprisingly affordable. Lisbon is deeply historical, full of character, and very budget-friendly, which made exploring it even more enjoyable.
Posted: February 5, 2026
Wilke
Netherlands
Porto, 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, 2025Porto, 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, 2026Lisbon, Solo travel
It was ok I went for a concert Although I've been there several times and know how to move around, everything is simple, I always feel in a foreign there .. I'm Portuguese 🤷♀️ My family is from a few towns over ... But Lisbon always feels like a different planet ..
Posted: December 7, 2025Experienced: November, 2025How safe is Portugal for women?
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Eman
Porto
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, 2026Porto
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
Maria
Porto
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, 2026Porto
Porto can be considered pretty safe when compared to other European cities as it is very small. Just be careful with scammers and be very conscious about your surroundings (just like anywhere really).
Posted: January 14, 2026
Francielle
Lisbon
In general, the food in Portugal is good and very safe. It's also a cheap place to visit. There is the sea, beautiful beaches, and mountains—offering the best of both worlds. I recommend visiting the following places in Portugal: Cascais, Algarve, Caparica, and Porto.
Posted: December 30, 2025Safety in Portugal
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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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Jéssica
Funchal
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi, I'm Jéssica! 👋 I'm 25 and I'm from Madeira Island, Portugal. Traveling, meeting new people, exploring new places and cultures and learn from those experiences are literally my fav things in the whole world. I visited 6 destinations already half of them with company, and the other half as a solo traveler: UK 🇬🇧, US 🇺🇸, Spain 🇪🇸, Colombia 🇨🇴Belgium 🇧🇪, Turkey 🇹🇷 Im prioritizing to visit next Italy 🇮🇹 and France 🇫🇷. But my ultimate dream destination is Japan 🇯🇵 I installed this app to make new international friends with travelers that come to my island, those who end up in the same exciting new destination as me, and locals. Traveling allows you to know more about the world that surrounds you and ultimately yourself. Let's explore the 🌎 together and have fun along the way 💃
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