Is Lanzarote safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Lanzarote for solo female travelers?
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based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Nyah
United Kingdom
Group travel
We didn’t expect the amount of male attention we received. Some was respectful but most was borderline harassive. Some men blocked our path and said they would keep the restaurant open after hours and give us free alcohol (we were all 17 and they were 40+). We did have an absolutely AMAZING time and met a French group of boys. We noticed when we were with them we weren’t being constantly approached. It was super fun but that was the only thing, we felt we had to get taxis everywhere.
Posted: April 17, 2025
Abade
Romania
Solo travel
Lanzarote felt safe as a whole and seems like a place that is still keen on tourists. People are friendly, but not intrusive. I got to do some hiking, a lot of sunbathing and some swimming. And a lot of sightseeing. Everything is very close to everything else, since it's a pretty small island. Some of the highlights were the Montañas del Fuego and the hike to Caldera Blanca, the Mirador del Charco Verde, la playa de Papagayo (a natural reserve and you have to pay a small fee to get in), Jameos del Aqua, Mirador del Rio and the brilliant beach at the end of Camino de Los Graciosos. My...
Posted: December 8, 2023Experienced: October, 2023
Veronica
Italy
Solo travel
Itinerary: Playa Papagayo Playa de la Mujeres La Graciosa Timanfaya National Park Charco de los Clicos Los Hervideros Jameos de Agua Cueva de los Verdes Playa del Caletón Blanco Puerto del Carmen Caleta de Famara - surf beach Things to do: Timanfaya National Park is a bus tour around the volcano of 1 hour Cueva de los Verdes is a guided tour of 50 minutes in which you will walk for 1 km in the underground passage of the volcano Budget: My advice is to rent a car for the entire trip Restaurant: Restaurant El Charcon - Arrieta Majo Picón - Tinajo
Posted: August 22, 2022Safety in Spain
