Is Lagos Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Lagos is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. It's a popular tourist destination with a low crime rate. As a precaution, it's recommended to keep your belongings secure, avoid deserted areas at night and listen to your intuition. As with any foreign location, awareness of your surroundings and local customs is key. The locals are friendly and the city is well-policed, which creates a sense of security.

Safety rating

4.3 /5

Based on 10 experiences from female travelers

4 /5

Based on our research and crime data

Lagos is currently ranked #16 safest place in Portugal for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Lagos?

Safety at night:Safe

Lagos is generally safe for solo female travelers even during nighttime. Its nightlife scene is lively and is often monitored by security personnel, making it secure for those who want to experience it. However, as in any places, it's important to maintain usual safety precautions. Avoid dark and less crowded areas, don't display expensive items, and always stay alert of your surroundings.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Lagos is generally safe and reliable. Buses and trains are the primary means of transportation and they hardly have any reported issues concerning safety, especially in daylight hours. Rules and regulations are strictly adhered to and locals are often courteous and helpful. Nonetheless, as with any travel, it's advisable to remain cautious and keep personal belongings secure to avoid any petty theft possibilities.

Street harassment:Low

Lagos generally maintains a safe and respectful atmosphere towards solo female travelers. It's a welcoming city with locals who treat visitors with kindness. Street harassment is rare, although it's still advised to be cautious especially during the night or in less crowded areas. Like always, street harassment can occur anywhere, but in Lagos, it's not a common occurrence.

Petty crimes:Low

Lagos is generally safe with lower instances of petty crimes such as pickpocketing compared to many other tourist destinations. However, as is the case in any location, it's important to remain mindful of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas and tourist hotspots.

Is Lagos worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 10 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.3/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

Charlotte

Australia

Solo travel

During my stay at Lagos I stayed at a Hostel called Buddha Bee. The hosts were really nice and helpful. There were predominantly female guests and the hostel was a very homey vibe which made me feel comfortable. Good security on the front door and bedroom doors too. Lagos overall is quite chill beach vibe. I wasn’t out late on too many occasions but if I was alone I might feel a little nervous as there are lots of small alleyways. Luckily I met people from my hostel and we hung out together. At the beach, felt super comfortable.

Posted: June 7, 2024

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Charlotte

United Kingdom

Solo travel

Lagos was an amazing experience, the beautiful landscape paired with the kindness of the locals made me feel so safe. It was very easy to meet people and make friends. I stayed at Orange3 hostel and it was walking distance to everything. Highly recommend adding this to your list of places to visit!

Posted: March 27, 2024

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Solo travel

Lagos is a stunning destination for solo travel and I highly recommend it. Lots to do, including paddle boarding and kayaking tours. Felt really safe the whole time, met friendly people, and the coastline was lovely.

Posted: February 7, 2024

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Samira

France

Solo travel

If you visit Lagos during summer, you will really understand why the English are there in numbers. The sun will burn you, but the sea will soothe you. Lagos is a small town south of Portugal. I felt it was very safe with very cute streets and artwork. The beaches are walking distance. It was great to rewind here.

Posted: December 10, 2023Experienced: May, 2023

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Solo travel

I loved Lagos. The city gives off the vibe of a typical surfer's town, not too big and not too small, and the atmosphere is really nice. A walk along the beaches there is absolutely beautiful.

Posted: December 3, 2023

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Group travel

Lagos is a pretty city in the south of Portugal. It’s has beautiful beaches, amazing caves and a nice nightlife. Here is always something going on and you can take easily busses to get to other places around Lagos.

Posted: April 17, 2023

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Solo travel

Lagos is a great city to stay in! Public transportation is very easy to understand (I used both the bus and the train), and the city itself is very pedestrian-friendly once you're there! As a solo woman I felt safe walking at any time of the day, both visitors and residents were very welcoming, and the city is beautiful! Take advantage of the activities offered there too!

Posted: October 26, 2022

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Solo travel

Things to do: - Enjoy the performances of street artists - Visit the beaches (Praia Do Camilo, Praia De Dona Ana) - Savor the wine - Wake up to the sunrise on the waterfront - Book a kayak tour to Benagil Cave Safety: There were no issues and I felt safe. Recommendations: Lagos is one of my favorite places I've ever been to. Kayaking through the caves, then relaxing on those amazing beaches.

Posted: September 17, 2022

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Things to do: - Wander to Ponta da Piedade - Relax on some of the most beautiful beaches - Go on a boat ride to see the coast Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Lagos is just amazing. Some of the best beaches I have ever been to.

Posted: September 10, 2022

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Solo travel

Things to do: - Ponta da Piedade - Camilo Beach - Meia Praia - Dona Ana Beach - Estudantes Beach - Pinhão Beach - Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse in Lagos - Canavial Beach - Visit WOW (World of Wine) - Porto Mós Beach Safety: I felt completely safe everywhere I went. Recommendations: Lagos is one of my favorite places to visit. The beaches are great and the water temperature is also good.

Posted: September 3, 2022

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Is Lagos safe for women?

Giulia

Lagos, Portugal is a pretty safe place during the day you must keep an eye on yourself and try to behave and not to mess around. During the evening I’d say you should be careful especially if you are traveling by your own

Posted: August 13, 2024

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