Is Marbella Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Marbella, is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Most people are friendly and willing to help tourists. The crime rate is relatively low and the streets are safe even at night. However, like any other travel destination, it is important to remain vigilant and take basic safety precautions such as avoiding isolated areas at night.

Safety rating

4.4 /5

Based on 4 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

2.5 /5

Based on 3 experiences from local women

Marbella is currently ranked #16 safest place in Spain for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Marbella?

Safety at night:Safe

Marbella is considered relatively safe for solo female travelers, even at night. However, it's always important to remain cautious and aware of your surroundings. Nightlife areas can get quite busy and, while generally safe, pickpocketing and other petty crimes can happen. It's better to avoid dimly lit and deserted areas and always stay in well lit, popular places. Using common sense and taking basic precautions like avoiding walking alone late at night will make your experience safer.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Marbella, is generally considered safe even for solo female travelers. Both the trains and buses are reliable with frequent schedules and routes that connect the city with many touristic locations. Taxi services are widely available, regulated, and metered which also contributes to safety. However, as anywhere, one should be aware of their surroundings and keep their belongings close especially in crowded places.

Street harassment:Low

Marbella generally has a relatively low level of street harassment. The locals are respectful and harassment of women travelers is not a widespread issue. As in any city, unwanted attention can occasionally occur, but it's not a common experience. Regardless, always stay vigilant, especially at night.

Petty crimes:Low

Marbella is quite a safe city located in Spain's Costa del Sol region. Although petty crimes like pickpocketing or bag snatching may occur, especially in crowded areas or tourist spots, they're generally lower compared to other major European cities. So, it's sensible to exercise caution in high-traffic areas. As a solo female traveler, keep your valuable items secure and be vigilant of your surroundings, particularly during the busy summer season.

Is Marbella worth visiting?

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3.7/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

Group travel

My experience in Marbella was one of the best so far. The beach, the streets, the views and everything about Marbella was great. I booked an aparment on airbnb and it was so cheap and only 15 minutes far from the Old Town. I loved how safe and peaceful the city streets were. Puerto Banus is one of my favorite in Marbella but Old Town remains on top of it.

Posted: June 12, 2025

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Olivia

Sweden

Family travel

I felt very safe, but I was also always with my parents or my older sister. However, I never felt threatened by any man. I would definitely recommend Museo De Picasso in Malaga!! Absolutely beautiful. Regarding transportation I would say driving seemed the easiest mode.

Posted: April 24, 2025

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Solo travel

I visited Marbella for my summer vacation and I was pleased with the beach as well as how safe I felt I really thought that because the city was considered a party area. I would sort of have to keep myself safe, but everyone there is actually really friendly and I love to see the differences between the cultures from the US I’ve also traveled to 14 other countries and Spain to me was a favorite. I definitely ended up going back and the hotel was right in the center of the sort of the hotspot and I really enjoyed the walking distance. It was a surprise to me that the hotel was actually around two times cheaper than the ones around however it was newly renovated and I think that’s why it was cheaper because it didn’t get much traction yet and I am also happy to talk about any topics or just go out together but I also don’t mind staying in unless that’s how I usually travel and that’s how Marbella was for me

Posted: August 26, 2024Experienced: August, 2024

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Senara

United Kingdom

Solo travel

I went solo with my son to Marbella. The hotel we stayed in was great for children with waterslides, a big and shallow kids pool. We went to a safari park and walked around Marbella. I felt safe with my son there, and also felt extra vigilant because of having my young child there, unnecessarily so as it was very safe feeling there

Posted: February 11, 2024Experienced: May, 2023

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Is Marbella safe for women?

Safety index

2.5 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Crime index

2 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

It’s usually safe, but not at the summer season. A lot of tourists and strangers coming, so should be prepared. I’ll move to Malaga soon, but there is also not that much safety this year because of tourism. But Spanish people trying to solve it

Posted: June 9, 2025

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