Is Braga Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Braga is generally safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low, locals are friendly, and the city is easy to navigate. As with any location, it's important to remain vigilant, especially during the night-time, but overall, women should feel comfortable exploring this Portuguese city.

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Braga is currently ranked #19 safest place in Portugal for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Braga?

Safety at night:Safe

Braga is generally a safe city to walk around, even at night. Incidents of crime are relatively few and they mostly involve small thefts or pickpocketing incidents. However, as with any destination, it's important to stay vigilant and aware of the surroundings, especially in less crowded areas or during very late hours. Occasional reports of unwanted attention towards solo female travelers can occur, hence, caution is always a virtue. Overall, it offers a rather safe environment with its well-lit and well-patrolled streets at night.

Public transportation:Safe

Braga's public transportation, whether it's buses or trains, is generally safe and reliable. Any incidences of crime are relatively rare. Timetables are usually adhered to and the vehicles are clean and well-maintained. However, as with all places, it's always wise to stay aware of your surroundings, especially after dark or when the transport is less crowded.

Street harassment:Low

Braga, generally maintains a relatively safe environment. Instances of street harassment are few. Locals are friendly and most people have respect for personal space. However, like in any city, caution should always be exercised, especially while traveling alone at night. Always trust your instinct and be aware of your surroundings.

Petty crimes:Low

Braga is generally considered a safe city for solo female travelers. Instances of petty crimes such as pickpocketing or purse-snatching are relatively low, particularly when compared to larger cities worldwide. Caution is always advised, as with any travel destination, but the overall level of petty crime is not typically seen as a significant issue.

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Is Braga safe for women?

It used to be safer in the past. Walking alone at night is not advisable if outside the city center or in low-lit areas. Usually women do not walk alone at night, so this might also help explain my feedback. I don’t believe anything serious would happen, but I wouldn’t feel safe going out at night alone for example

Posted: August 22, 2024

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Braga is overall a very safe city. Although I don’t advise to walk alone at night in areas surrounding the city center (even though I do it some times). Lately has been happening some attempts against women. The city during the day is very safe, the public transportation is also very safe, there aren’t a lot of pickpockets and if you forget something in your Uber there is a 80% probability of having it back.

Posted: August 2, 2024

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