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 498 experiences from female travelers

Peggy

Peggy

Greece

Barcelona, Group travel

Barcelona is a beautiful city and I’d love to visit again. Great food, affordable prices, and friendly people, even if English isn’t always spoken well. Don’t miss Park Güell, Sagrada Familia, and the Picasso Museum. Hostels start at around €20 per night. The only downside is public transport, as a one-way ticket costs €2.65❤️

Posted: December 31, 2025Experienced: November, 2025
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Madrid, Family travel

Madrid is amazing, it is the best place to be a home base. The food, culture, going out, everything is top tier. Highly suggest coming here whether it is with family, friends, or even solo trips. Let me know if you’re in the city!

Posted: December 31, 2025
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Buse

Buse

Turkey

Madrid, Solo travel

Madrid was a truly positive and enjoyable experience for me. As a woman traveling alone, I felt safe at all times. The city is very clean, and despite being a metropolis, its atmosphere and rhythm offer a deep sense of calm. Thanks to Lucre, whom I met through the Travel Ladies app, I also made a new friend and had a very fun night. Its museums, in particular, are absolutely a must-see.

Posted: December 28, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
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Buse

Buse

Turkey

Valencia, Group travel

I traveled to Valencia alone, but since I have friends living there, it felt more like a family visit. It’s a calm seaside city with a fun side, perfect for cycling. While it has fewer museums than Madrid, the ones I visited were lovely. The cathedral was impressive, but the best part was simply walking through the streets and biking along the city.

Posted: December 28, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Buse

Buse

Turkey

Seville, Solo travel

Seville has always been a special city for me. The golden light reflecting on the city, the deep blue sky, and its magnificent architecture make it one of the places I enjoy being in the most. Having adobo with a small cerveza is my favorite simple pleasure there. This city truly feels like a second home to me.

Posted: December 28, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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How safe is Spain for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 600 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 600 local experiences

Seville

Sevilla is a very safe city. You can book Uber, Cabify or taxis in a very easy and cheap way. You should avoid uncertain zones which are very far away from the city centre. While staying in the centre you can feel safe and free

Posted: December 31, 2025
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Barcelona

I'd say it's pretty safe if you avoid certain areas and just be a bit vigilant while travelling alone. Otherwise, the buses run all night and it's pretty safe. I'd avoid going to El Raval and be aware at the beaches at night.

Posted: December 31, 2025
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Gijon

Very safe, I would just try to avoid La Calzada and the train station at night. Be also careful with your belongings at San Lorenzo beach if you go for a swim on Summer. Apart from that you can trust people. They are very friendly.

Posted: December 22, 2025
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Nihlenur

Nihlenur

Malaga

Malaga is a very safe city even though it has highly populated tourism areas. Yet, i personally think anyone traveling the world should be aware of their surroundings in all costs. Especially in the touristic old town center part of the city is home to many people all around the world. Stay safe people :)

Posted: December 19, 2025
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Girona

for me its so safe but everything depends of the hours and the place sometimes, for me the center of the city, (Barri vell) its so safe because i life there and i call tell it but far away of the center maybe its not too safe.

Posted: December 16, 2025
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Safety in Spain

Hospitality Exchange in Spain

Raquel

Raquel

Barcelona

Can host for:

1 day

About me

Hi there!! I'm an 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.

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Dounia

Dounia

Almeria

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I’m an algerian girl currently living in Galway, Ireland, but I’m originally based in Almería 🇪🇸 (a bit confusing 🐐). If you need any advice or help, feel free to reach out—maybe we’ll even get a chance to meet in either place! For sustainable tourism that respects local communities and the environment 🪸🫂🐫 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

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AnaSilvia

AnaSilvia

Almunecar

Can host for:

7 days

About me

I am sensible, empathic, intelligent, adventurous, have a free spirit, open minded... Each day I am my best version possible, and I love to encourage others to also be. I am intense as I live life to the fullest, and I absolutely loove having deep conversations. Although I am so calm and pacific. I consider myself as an extroverted girl, but when I don't feel comfortable with the vibes around me I am not at all. hehe. 💜✨

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Samarah

Samarah

Murcia

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey! I’m in Varberg 🇸🇪 for the summer—here for a short internship and trying to make the most of my last month! Would love to connect with kind, easygoing people to explore the city more like a local and less like a tourist :) Let’s: ☕ meet for fika 🕺 go dancing or just vibe to some music 🏀 play some basketball or do something active 🥾 check out hidden gems, trails, or cozy neighborhoods 🍹Grab a drink and unwind 🎬 watch something or hang out low-key 🚶‍♀️ walk, talk, and share stories 🌞 chase the sun and say yes to random adventures!

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xhesika

xhesika

Granada

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello My name is Xhesika and im from Albania, currently living in Granada I'm 23 years old My nationality is albanian but im so glad that i made a decision to study abroad - in Spain. I will return to Albania but i would love to meet anyone who is visiting Albania this summer!

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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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Paula

Paula

Alicante

Can host for:

2 days

About me

I loved couch surfing when it started, I love to meet new people I am extremely sociable. I love to travel but also to host people. I am happy that this app exists and to have a safe place for women to travel. See you around!

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Laia

Laia

Barcelona

Can host for:

4 days

About me

Hey girls! I’m Laia, a 21 year old spanish girl who’s always willing to explore around and have new experiences. I’m a huge fan of traveling, learning about other cultures/languages, dancing and cooking. I’m currently studying aerospace engineering in Barcelona and I absolutely love it (but the truth is that I just wanna graduate and be able to have time to travel and make friends around the world 🥹💗).

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Magdalena

Magdalena

Barcelona

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello everyone! My name is Magdalena and I am from Kraków, Poland. I moved to Barcelona in march this year. I love travelling and I'm obsessed with rocks. My recent hobbies include crocheting.

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Jana

Jana

Fuerteventura

Can host for:

3 days

About me

just another basic travel girlie that is kinda scared of men lol I love to travel alone, I love doing WorkAway and have been volunteering in two animal sanctuaries so far. Love the Spanish language and trying really hard to learn but failing miserably. Kinda funny in German. Love trying new things that I am really scared of (climbing, surfing, skating…). Got bitten twice by a dog in my last volunteer work and still believe they are the best thing in the world. Love dancing (especially R&B, dancehall, Afro) but usually only go clubbing to techno music because I prefer the respectful and conscious culture around it. I like being artsy and can be good at it if I take my time, but usually don’t take the time. Started playing the ukulele a year ago and slowly getting better at it. Like to sing even though I only do it when I feel very comfortable. Diving is the best thing in the world. I have a bachelor in cognitive science and I am still not sure what it actually is. Psychology & philosophy. Feminist, political and vegan. But no I will not tell u about it every two seconds, but I’ll give you my opinion if you ask. Kind & soft but not accepting bullshit :)) wow that actually did not take me that long

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