Is Porto Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Porto is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like any city, certain areas might be more risky especially late at night but overall, locals are friendly and willing to help. Violent crime is rare, but be aware of petty crimes such as pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and public transport. To bolster your safety, it is recommended to stay alert and maintain standard precautions. Use reputable transportation services and avoid unlit areas during hours of darkness.

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How safe is Porto?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Porto is generally very safe to explore at night. The city is well-lit and well-patrolled by local law enforcement, making it safe for solo female travelers. However, like any major city, it's important to remain vigilant, especially while walking alone. Stick to the main streets and avoid dimly lit or deserted areas. Public transportation is reliable and safe to use even at night. There have been very few cases of serious crimes reported in the city.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Porto, is generally safe, reliable, and convenient. This includes the metro, buses, trams, and trains that operate in the city. Incidences of crime on public transportation are low and the systems are well-maintained and well-used by locals. However, like any city, it's always prudent to stay alert and aware of your surroundings, particularly during off-peak times and at less busy stations.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Porto as a whole, is a serene city with friendly locals. Street harassment is not a common factor here. Most locals are respectful, and while you might occasionally come across some unpleasant individuals, instances of street harassment are generally rare. It is advisable to stay vigilant, specially during night hours or in less crowded places.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Porto is quite safe for visitors. Petty crime such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, or mobile phone theft can occur, especially in crowded tourist areas, on public transportation, or in restaurants and cafes. However, it's far less common compared to major European cities. Applying a common-sense approach such as keeping your belongings secure and staying vigilant of your surroundings, particularly in crowded places, is usually sufficient to ensure a safe trip.

Is Porto worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 46 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.2/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.1/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

Group travel

In porto we walk a lot, to see many things. To eat you have to try rice at tomato it is very very good, of course if you like rice and tomato. You have to go at the top of the city you can have a beautiful point of view.

Posted: May 7, 2025
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Solo travel

Porto is a very beautiful city and I think it is really similar to İstanbul. Maybe I think in this way beacuse I'm Turkish but anyway both are great and beautiful cities. I stayed there 1 night. I booked a hostel which was far away from the main streets and I don't recommend it because I needed uber and I couldn't pay because I don't have a credit card and they don't accept cash and I wanted help from the owner. He helped, so I can say people are warm. Also, I recommend you to go "Livrarie Lelle" which is a little bookshop but so beautifull! They sell their tickets online for visiting! It was a great place and I also recommend to eat nata! It's sweet and creamy

Posted: May 6, 2025Experienced: May, 2024
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Greta

Greta

Poland

Group travel

It was amazing! I think it was my best trip, and I hope I'm going to come back there and have a reunion with all the surf couches. I loved the vibe and felt very safe. I recommend this city to everyone; the view is picturesque, with small colorful buildings and beautiful beaches. I'm in love!

Posted: May 6, 2025
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Family travel

I was there with my cousin when we were 19 and we never had a second thought about our safety even though we stayed in a hostel and were alone in the city. People are very nice and friendly, they speak English very well. The overall atmosphere is very pleasant and people always want to come back 💚

Posted: May 4, 2025
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Daniela

Daniela

Portugal

Group travel

i'm here in porto with lots of other erasmus students. together we feel very comfortable here. we do lots of things like go to the beach or for a walk, go to the river or just walk through the city. a nice place is the jardim do morro on the other side of the river or the sé de porto.

Posted: April 23, 2025
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Is Porto safe for women?

Safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 28 local experiences

Crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 28 local experiences

I’d say Porto is pretty safe. I’ve never had to worry about my things being stolen or that anything would happen to me, even as a woman walking at night. You could literally drop something on the table or on the floor and when you go back it’s very likely that it’d still be where you left it, and if it’s not there then it’s probably because someone helped take it to the nearest lost and found or to the police station. An additional upside is that the locals are really nice!

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Meet locals in Porto

Daniela

Daniela

About Me

Hey🦋 I'm Dani, 20 years old and I'm currently doing my semester abroad in Porto. ☀️ I actually study in Venlo, Netherlands and live in Germany. From the beginning of July I would like to travel with my best friend Anna from the Algarve via Spain and Italy to Romania. 🚂

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Beatriz

Beatriz

About Me

I'm a very art-oriented person who loves to paint, draw, sometimes tattoo; love to hike, impulsive travelling and camping. I see myself as someone who keeps trying to learn about the most random little things that Life brings to me.

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Stay with locals in Porto

Sedona

Sedona

Porto

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hi there! I'm Sedona, a 27-year-old adventurer originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, now embracing life in the charming city of Porto, Portugal. My wife and I, both military veterans, met in Ukraine prior to the war and made the exciting move here in February 2025 with our three beloved cats. I have a passion for travel, food, and art, and love discovering new cultures and cuisines. When I'm not exploring Porto's vibrant streets, you'll find me with a book in hand or experimenting with new recipes. Let's share our travel tales and inspire each other to explore the world!

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Karina

Karina

Porto

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I'm a food engineer, currently doing a master's degree in Porto. I love nature and outdoor activities. I enjoy art cinema, reading and going to museums :)

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Upcoming visitors to Porto

Zoi

Zoi

About Me

Hi everyone! I am Zoi, a 22 year old student from Thessaloniki Greece🌼. I am currently in my last semester of my bachelor in psychology and last year I got my harp diploma🪉. I love travelling and exploring new cultures though people, history, food and other ways! I am currently searching for a place to stay in Porto which I will be visiting from 9 till 13 of June. It doesn't have to be all of those five days. Any hosting time during these days would be really helpful, because I am a student traveller and I am already currently in my Erasmus in Germany! Thank you in advance😊

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Ada

Ada

About Me

Hi! I’m Ada, 19 y/o and back in Tübingen after my voluntary service since April. I’m travelling around Germany and Europe a lot before starting my studies in October. I’m looking forward to meeting you!

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