Is Aveiro Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Aveiro is known for its quiet and calm environment which makes it a very safe city for solo female travelers. The crime rates are low and the locals are very friendly and helpful towards tourists. However, like anywhere else, basic safety precautions should still be taken, especially at night. Public transportation is reliable and widely available, which contributes to the city's safety level.

Safety rating

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.1 /5

Based on 4 experiences from local women

Aveiro is currently ranked #8 safest place in Portugal for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Aveiro?

Safety at night:Safe

Aveiro is generally a safe place, even at night. As it is a bustling university city, there's considerable nightlife, and the city often remains vibrant till late. However, like in any other place, it's advisable to stay alert and aware of your surroundings when walking alone at night. Locals are amiable and willing to help if you feel unsafe or uncertain. Taking usual precautions such as avoiding deserted streets or overly crowded places will increase your safety.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Aveiro is generally reliable and safe. The city's buses, trams, and trains are typically clean and well-maintained. Instances of pickpocketing and other petty crimes are relatively low, especially during the day. However, as in any location, you should always stay aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on your belongings. Late at night, you might prefer to use a reputable taxi company or rideshare app in order to get to your destination safely.

Street harassment:Very low

Aveiro is known to be a very safe and welcoming city to all travelers. Street harassment is not prevalent here. The locals are rather respectful and well-mannered. As in any city, it is still necessary to be aware of your surroundings but incidents of street harassment are an anomaly, not a norm in Aveiro.

Petty crimes:Low

Aveiro is generally a safe city with a low occurrence of petty crimes. However, usual precautions should still be taken. Try to avoid displaying expensive belongings in public or leaving them unattended and always monitor your bags, especially in crowded places and public transportation.

Is Aveiro worth visiting?

Group travel

I went to Aveiro with four friends, we were 5 in total. I could easily say it was one of the nicest places Ive ever seen. People are really friendly, they love to talk to people and their conversations are fun. You can make friends, anytime/anywhere in Aveiro. They make great cocktails and the cocktails are budget friendly! There are less options of vegetarian food compared to other european countries but of course its not impossible. During my 10 days in Aveiro, there was not a night I went back to my hostel before 2am and the city has never felt dangerous to me. We stayed in Pousadas de Juventude, the rooms were kind of small but since we did not pay big attention to where we were staying, it was all fine for us, it was around 15mins by walking to the city.

Posted: January 10, 2024

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Is Aveiro safe for women?

Safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

Crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

Marta

The city of Aveiro is super calm and peaceful! It's called the Portuguese Venice due to the existing canals. There's no crime at all, and even at night, it's super safe. It has a good climate and good food! The existing public transportation is good.

Posted: September 8, 2024

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Extremely safe city for solo female travelers and travels in general. Laid back but very helpful people that would step in should there be a need for it and will provide general info. Very low crime rate.

Posted: September 1, 2024

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Catarina

About Me

Hello there. I'm Catarina and I have been living in Aveiro for 11 years now. I'm a dreamer by heart. I loveeee nature, arts and crafts. I believe we can always find our away back to our true nature if we trust that every experience can be a new chapter into our journey to expand our soul. Aveiro is a magical place to visit and embrace the simplicity of a good walk or a bike ride through the city. 🚲🌍✨️ P.S. If you like arts and crafts you can find me here @katharos_project 💫✂️💌

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Luciana

About Me

I'm brazilian living my Eramus experience in Aveiro, Portugal, until August. I study languages and Marketing, but my interests are very diversified. I love traveling, meeting people, learn a new language and ways of thinking. On my free time I love to do petsitting/housesitting, and outdoor activities ! But i'm not against go to bar and enjoying a nice talk and tasting a good wine 🍷💕 If you come to Aveiro while I'm still here, it will be my pleasure show the city and give nice tips !