Is Sintra safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Sintra for solo female travelers?
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based on 7 experiences from female travelers
Diana
United Kingdom
Solo travel
Sintra is an absolutely magical place surrounded by mountains and full of beautiful historical and architectural treasures. It is very safe and compact and it is well-connected to Lisbon and other parts of Portugal by railway.
Posted: July 17, 2024Experienced: March, 2023Solo travel
I loved Sintra. I spent there 2 nights. I started from Quinta, then went to Pena, and then to Moorish. I spent the most time in Quinta - it was beautiful and it wasn't crowded when I was there.
Posted: August 7, 2023Solo travel
I went in August last year and thought that Pena is absolutely beautiful. I took the first train from Lisbon, got a ride from one of the cart drivers who wait outside the station, and reached the top before the tourists. I was tenth in line and it was great. I spent at least an hour walking around the palace, and then another hour in the palace grounds, exploring the gardens. Then I went down to stop at one of the other palaces.
Posted: July 25, 2023How safe is Sintra for women?
Yolanda
I don't remember ever seeing any problems in Sintra (city center), but as a woman, I'm obviously never 100% worry-free. With the increase in tourism, which is a problem for the locals, it's obviously very difficult to know who is walking around here, but so far it's been safe.
Posted: January 15, 2025Safety in Portugal
