Is Valencia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Valencia is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. It has low crime rates and the locals are usually very friendly and helpful. However, like in any large city, it's recommended to stay alert, especially during the night and in less crowded areas.

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How safe is Valencia?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Valencia is generally a safe city to navigate at night. The city areas are well-lit and populated. However, as always, it's advised to stay alert, avoid poorly lit or deserted areas, and take care of personal belongings because pickpocketing can occur.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Valencia is generally safe. Buses, trams, and the metro are frequented by locals and tourists alike, with a reliable and extensive service. You'll find ample security measures, including surveillance cameras and police presence especially in main transit hubs on busy times. As with any other city, always be aware of your surroundings and watch out for pickpocketing, especially during peak hours when trains and buses could get crowded.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Valencia generally is regarded as a safe city for solo female travelers. Instances of street harassment are relatively low compared to other large cities. However, like any other place, it is always best to remain vigilant, especially late at night or in less crowded areas.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Valencia is generally safe and incidences of petty crimes such as pickpocketing and bag snatching are relatively low. However, it is always worth taking precautions such as not flaunting expensive belongings in public locations, especially in crowded areas and tourist hotspots. As an extra precaution, you may also want to carry a bag with theft-prevention features or keep your belongings close to you at all times.

Is Valencia worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 22 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.2/5

Group travel

It is really save, everywhere where Police and so on. Also the City is very beautiful and affordable. There are many good restaurants and we stayed in an Hostel for 3 days. Not expensive like 20€ per Night(Cantagua Hostel) and it was really familiar.

Posted: February 13, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Family travel

i felt super safe in valencia for some reason mostly the people were super nice and the food was great! not much to see in the city to be honest i went to the jardin botanic garden and it was pretty cool other than that i saw the city center and stuff it was cool also i recommend the most hanging out near the sea it has the best views!

Posted: February 12, 2025
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Anna

Anna

Austria

Solo travel

I stayed at Cantagua Hostel and it was awesome! The staff is great and they offer great advise and group activities. Lots of cool day trips, best was the visit of Albufera and Albufera Natural Park and the beaches of course :) All in all very beautiful city, perfect for a short trip of 2-4 days.

Posted: January 20, 2025
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Solo travel

Valencia felt very safe, even at night in tourist areas. Must-visit: City of Arts and Sciences, Turia Gardens, Central Market, Malvarrosa Beach. Food: Try paella at Casa Carmela, horchata at Horchatería Santa Catalina, and tapas at Mercado de Colón. Budget: €50-70/day covered meals, transport, and attractions. I stayed in a boutique hostel in Ciutat Vella—clean, quiet, and well-located. Transport: Easy to navigate with walking, buses, metro and bike.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Lisa

Lisa

Italy

Solo travel

the good thing about Valencia, apart from visiting the city of science and the cathedral and various monuments in the historic center is that if you go down to the Turia, the large city park that used to be a river, you can practice an infinite number of sports and especially dance. there are lots of groups that offer various activities and Latin dances and more. the city is very safe but you always need to be a little careful. there are bars and restaurants on every corner to enjoy international food and the legendary paella. don't forget to take a nice trip to the beach, another place to practice sports and have a nice sunbath and swim.

Posted: September 18, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
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Solo travel

An unspoiled medieval city, with orange tree lined streets, charm and beautiful nature. I stayed near the quartz towers, hired a bike... The city and the beach I did as 2 seperate holidays Would definatley go back

Posted: September 8, 2024
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Solo travel

I feel very safe in Valencia, there are nice people, especially in Cabanyal. There is free entrance to the beach, you can get there by from city centre metro no.5 or by bus no. 32 or 19 (just 1,50 eur in cash for driver). Recomend to visit Ciudad de las Artes y Sciences. Also Cathedral (there Holy Grail), Torres Seranos, Central market, Museum of porcelain and get drink in Café de las Horas in centre. For salsa dancing you can visit Miky House Club or in the bars in port you can also dance.

Posted: August 30, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
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Solo travel

I felt safe during the evening and at night. Ive walked alone and partnered with my queer partner and it was fine. Older people might look sometimes but no one ever said anything to me. For food i recommend looking for “tapas, cerveceria, comida valenciana”, is cheaper and the quality tends to be much better. I suggest a slow nice walk in the Mercat Central and to try horchata.

Posted: July 7, 2024
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Solo travel

Public transport is very cheap. I bought the 10 trips card for 5 euro, and it has a 90 minutes integration time. I felt very safe, but probably also because it was summer and the days are very long. Beach is amazing! At the time, there was a circus festival and I figured that circus and clowns are very famous in Valencia, recommend to check it out.

Posted: June 19, 2024Experienced: May, 2024
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Valentina

Valentina

Spain

Solo travel

I lived in Valencia for a year for my Erasmus. When I moved there, I had little knowledge of Spanish and no fluency, and was really scared. I had an amazing experience and felt safer than ever. In some months it became another home, where I actually felt safer than in my city in Italy! Valencia is just amazing.

Posted: May 30, 2024
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Is Valencia safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 25 local experiences

Crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 25 local experiences

i think it’s safe to travel to Valencia. there are low crime rates, safe public transportation and very welcoming for tourist. however, be aware of beach thefts, pickpockets.. sooo enjoy valencia but be present, cautious and keep your thing secure🧸

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Its pretty safe, I live near the centre and I always feel comfortable walking home from the club when it’s dark. However I can’t speak on crime or safety further out from the centre so it may be different there.

Posted: March 10, 2025
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