Is Spain safe for solo female travelers?

Spain is generally a safe country for solo female travelers. Both urban areas and rural regions have low levels of crime. It is always prudent to take basic precautions, such as avoiding poorly lit and deserted areas late at night, keeping a close eye on personal belongings in crowded places, and not sharing your personal details or itineraries with strangers. Public transportation and taxis are usually safe and reliable. However, like anywhere else, incidents can occur, so staying alert and using common sense is important.

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How safe is Spain for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.4 /5

based on 492 experiences from female travelers

Emmanuella

Emmanuella

Italy

Barcelona, Solo travel

🚎✈️My first solo trip, I was very scared but everything went great. I bought the Barcelona Card for about €75, which allowed me to use all public transport and many attractions for free or at a discount for 5 days; very useful because I was moving around both on foot and by public transport. 🥘🥗Unfortunately, I didn't eat many local specialties, I spent more on museums. ⚠️I was afraid of being robbed or worse, but nothing happened, I never experienced any dangerous events. In fact, I met very kind people who helped me even if they didn't speak English. 🫶🏾You don't need to be in a pair to live the moment. Girls, take off and go, you only have one life and this is it. If no one wants to come with you, no problem, you go, explore, and have fun 🫶🏾

Posted: December 12, 2025Experienced: October, 2025
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Beatriz

Beatriz

Netherlands

Barcelona, Couple travel

I'm obsessed with this city and hated to leave. The food was delicious, I felt super safe (was expecting a constant fear of pickpockets but I stayed safe and it was alright), weather was great, people were nice, the architecture is amazing, you can do hikes or chill at the beach. Endless possibilities!

Posted: December 7, 2025Experienced: December, 2025
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Sopo

Sopo

Georgia

Valencia, Solo travel

I was living in Valencia, Spain for 1 month this year and i felt super safe there as a solo traveler. Not many activities to do in the city, but its a calm, less touristy sea city in Spain that has many historical places.

Posted: December 4, 2025
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Lloret De Mar, Couple travel

Lloret isn’t a big town but it has everything for both soul satisfaction (beach, landscapes, calm pace) and nightlife/partying for those interested. After ~10 pm streets are packed with youth going places but you can avoid the crowds by climbing the hill and observing sea+stars

Posted: November 28, 2025
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Sonya

Sonya

Russia

Spain, Family travel

It was cool in Spain. The people are friendly, the architecture is beautiful, the food is delicious. but I didn't always feel safe in Barcelona, especially in Raval. The north of Spain is my dream, it's very beautiful and has a magnificent ocean. Octopuses in paprika should be tried by everyone

Posted: November 27, 2025Experienced: September, 2022
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How safe is Spain for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 594 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 594 local experiences

Elisaveta

Elisaveta

Madrid

Be careful for pickpockets, especially in the city center, and attacks in small streets. Always go accompanied if returning late so make sure you have friends or family going with you. Watch over your bags and backpacks for pickpocketing.

Posted: December 12, 2025
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Emmanuella

Emmanuella

Barcelona

I was in Barcelona from November 19th to 23rd, I went to the most famous places and used public transport a lot; I expected at least a little crime, but nothing happened, in fact I met very kind people who helped me even if they didn't speak English; maybe I was the exception; but I'm definitely going back. 💐🥰🥰

Posted: December 11, 2025
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Laura

Laura

Barbera del Valles

I think it is a small town and almost everyone knows each other. The police are always there to give support in every activity we do at the town hall. It's not like Barcelona capital. Here I haven't seen any robberies or harassment.

Posted: December 8, 2025
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Madrid

it’s very safe, only you have to be careful in the subway with your stuff because there are people that keep your things and you even saw them, there are very careful to steal your phone or your wallet

Posted: November 23, 2025
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Getxo

Getxo is absolutely safe to go. Especially the districts las arenas, Algorta and neguri. Romo is good as well. You can come home at night walking from the metro without being afraid. But always lock you bike, if possible, inside.

Posted: November 23, 2025
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Raquel

Raquel

Barcelona

Can host for:

1 day

About me

Hi there!! I'm a open-minded person who loves travelling and sharing. I have lived in a few different places and known lots of lovely people everywhere 🌸✨ I have many different interests, such as languages, history, art, computer science, videogames... I love DIY, roller skating and exercising; right now I'm pretty proud of myself for going to the gym every day 💪🏻

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Emilia

Emilia

Toledo

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, I'm Emilia and I'm a university student in Toledo, Spain. I live in Alicante and I am from Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶 but I am studying international studies in Toledo. I am 22 years old and I like to meet new people, although I am somewhat introverted.

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Somaya

Somaya

Sabadell

About me

My name is Somaya, but you can me call me Maya, I'm 20 years old. I love traveling, I'm a big fan of museums and art, and I'm a student. I graduated from TSI AUCA college in Kyrgyzstan with a degree in graphic design. I am half Iranian and half Kyrgyz. Currently moved to spain to get another degree in Interior design.

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Aleksandra

Aleksandra

Badalona

About me

Hey I'm 30 years old woman from Poland who lives in Spain (next to Barcelona). I'm into art, yoga, museums, theatres, good movies, travels, vegetarian food and healthy lifestyle.🐇 If you are up for checking some exhibitions or hiking, hit me up! 🧡

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