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?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Spain, in general, is known to have a good safety record and this includes safety after dark too. However, like any other place, safety can vary depending on the area and time. Bigger cities like Madrid and Barcelona are largely safe but do be cautious in quieter or less lit streets. Also be aware of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas or tourist hotspots. Overall, basic precautions such as sticking to well-lit areas, not displaying valuables openly, and maintaining a sense of awareness are still advised.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Spain is generally safe and reliable. It consists of buses, trains, trams, and metros which effectively connect cities and towns. The services are frequented by local and foreign travelers alike. However, it's important to be conscious of your surroundings, especially in crowded spaces, as pickpocketing incidents have been reported in some areas. Overall, the system is widely used and safety concerns are minimal.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

While cases of street harassment do occur and vary by region, Spain generally has a safe atmosphere. Instances of wolf-whistling, cat-calling, and lewd remarks are not commonplace. Being a solo female traveler, you may occasionally experience unsolicited attention, but typically, locals are respectful and unobtrusive. Nonetheless, maintaining caution in crowded areas or during late hours is advisable. Remember, your experience may vary depending on various factors such as the neighborhood you're in, the time of day, and your general demeanor.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Spain, as a whole, experiences relatively low levels of petty crimes such as pickpocketing, particularly outside of major cities. However, you may encounter higher risk in tourist-heavy areas including major cities like Barcelona and Madrid, where pickpockets might be more common. Always remain alert and keep an eye on personal belongings even in crowded public transports and places. Stay aware of your surroundings, but overall, Spain is considered quite safe for travelers.

Is Spain worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 433 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

Barcelona, Group travel

We went there with my friends from Italy, and i joined to guruwalk. Architecture and vintage shops were amazing. Also food was delicious. In Italy, cuisine is very traditional but in Barcelona they combined modern things with tradition. People were more open minded.

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Galicia, Family travel

My dad and his girlfriend went for 7 weeks to Spain. Hiking from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compestela. I traveled alone to Sarria to meet up with them and walk the last 100+km with them to Santiago. It was an amazing experience. The food was good, a lot of meat. The people there are very kind and I felt safe.

Posted: June 2, 2025
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Frederike

Frederike

Germany

Malaga, Solo travel

I stayed at the Coeo Hernan Ruiz Hostel, that offered a delicious breakfast, clean room and very comfortable beds. I didnt travel on a specific budget, but I did try to keep my expenses low, so I skipped museums and the cathedral. I very much enjoyed visiting the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle, as well as walking through the beautiful old town and along the beach. I also did a daytrip to the caminito del rey and another to ronda and setenil de las bodegas, that I booked on Get your Guide and would definitely recommend if you want to see more than just Malaga. I used the trains to get there from the airpot. Easy to find and not too expensive.

Posted: June 2, 2025
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Salamanca, Solo travel

It is a really safe and cute little town. Very medieval, but not so much good weather in the winter so please come in the summer!! Really fun overall but for a short stay. The best nightclub is paniagua and all the restaurants around Plaza Mayor are amazing too

Posted: June 2, 2025
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Palma, Solo travel

soo: as a female solo traveller i felt overall safe, but: - i got robbed at the beach - not even only in the nights, but men are being pushy sometimes so always be careful and don’t think you’re too safe :))

Posted: June 1, 2025
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Carina

Carina

Germany

Fuerteventura, Couple travel

We went for the first time and we loved it. you‘ll definitely need a car bc there are so many beautiful places to see. I was on a boat tour with FlounderSailing, we watched Dolphins and went snorkeling after that. The Beaches were amazing and every one of them was so different!

Posted: May 30, 2025
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Is Spain safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 475 local experiences

Crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 475 local experiences

Badajoz

It's usually very safe everywhere, but at night I have experienced a few bad situations with men, one at 10 pm and another at midnight. One approached me asking for help to get home and wanted me to go with him but it was a lie, he wanted to take me with him, and another made comments about my body in the middle of the street.

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Yu

Yu

Gran Canaria

In general, it is a peaceful and safe place, there are only some spots that are considered dangerous but not in the big cities or my neighborhood. There may be some strange people, but just avoid them and you'll be okay.

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Safety in Spain