based on 46 experiences from female travelers
Paula
Portugal
It’s a small island of Madeira, not very well known therefore there are much less turkeys even though island has just as much to offer as the main island. Breath taking views, for solo travelers I can recommend destination hostel Porto. Santo - both as a hotel and as a hostel
Posted: October 26, 2024Experienced: October, 2024Bianca
Portugal
Portugal, Algarve is amazing. Great climate through the whole year. Much sun, good temperatures and also every now and rainy days. The coastline is great with it's cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean. The Algarve has many nice and sweet little villages to visit. Like Sagres, Lagos, Villa do Bispo, Salem, Burgau, Silves and Tariva. Prices in cafés and restaurants are good. Cheaper than in many other countries in Europe. Supermarkets are not really cheap, but also not to expensive. But I suggest to buy your stuff from little local shop keepers and at the market. Way more fun, better quality and typical Portugese authentic stuff to get. The environment is beautiful, hilly and green. Silvercoast (Caldas de Rainha, Obidos) is great. Especially the Atlantic Ocean and beaches. The climate is not my thing. Cold in winter, summers are sunny but lower in temperature than the Algarve. There's a high rate of humidity. The environment is beatiful, hilly and green though and Obidos really is a great medieval little town. I prefer the Algarve above the Silvercoast.
Posted: October 26, 2024Steph
United Kingdom
Lovely city. Safe. Easy to walk around and see most places on foot or taking a train to slightly further attractions. Busy city. Good bus links. Lots of churches and old buildings and quaint little cobbled streets. Steep so need to be relatively fit to walk around.
Posted: October 24, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Mily
Dominican Republic
I felt safe every where I went. I was able to walk with my phone in my hand to get to places at anytime. Walking at night alone was not a problem at all. I loved Porto, it’s a beautiful cities full of magical places and magical viewpoints to watch the sunset.
Posted: October 15, 2024I loved Porto as my starting point; It was my first stop on a month long solo trip. It felt safe and was very laidback, but it had so much to do and very friendly people! The waiters at restaurants were very welcoming, even offered to show me around. Maybe it was just in the area I was in/time of year, but I didn’t see a lot of people my age. But enjoyed my time with the locals! Overall loved it!!!
Posted: October 12, 2024Cynthia
Brazil
Portugal is beautiful! I was in Lisbon, Fundao, Faro, Lagos, and Albufeira. All the cities are gorgeous, with different landscapes and very attractive! People in the south are very friendly, the food is tasty, and it's not a very expensive country. I found it quite affordable!
Posted: September 29, 2024I feltsqfe, met very nice people. The city center is very busy during the day,more quiet at night. The food quality is great. I recommend this city to travel solo as a lady. The other side if the city is also beautiful.
Posted: September 19, 2024Experienced: August, 2024Albufeira in Winter is lovely. Enough bars and restaurants so not to be bored, but very much quieter than Summer. There is quite a flux of UK travellers, mostly retired on long stay holidays, giving a community feel and adding to overall safety. Quite a number are widowed and so plenty of opportunity to make new friends. Prices are average and a 3 course tourist menu can still be found for €10/15. Taxis are around €5 anywhere in resort. Generally , a safe resort, but avoid deserted streets at night for a slight risk of mugging. 40 mins from airport with a good bus network. Some beautiful places to visit. Winter is usually mild with sunshine. February is quiet and many places close. It's also Fiesta month!
Posted: September 18, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Noor
United Kingdom
Faro was beautiful for a quick recharge. The beaches are lovely, the people were so kind and I felt incredibly safe there even late at night. I was fine getting around on public transport. Although benagil caves were advertised as a must do I found it far too crowded to enjoy. There was an island hopping tour that was perfect, definitely look into that!
Posted: September 13, 2024Victoria
Bulgaria
Let’s first start with the fact I felt super safe. As every place on the planet there were some sketchy places, I recommend you to ask locals for them, they are super helpful but keep in mind that most people in Portugal don’t speak really good English. They have really good bars that weren’t too expensive. I didn’t use public transportation or something because everything is basically 15-20 minutes away. Overall, I loved it there and I would give it 7/10 because i like more cold countries and it was too hot for me 😆.
Posted: September 13, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Based on 72 local experiences
Based on 72 local experiences
Alina
It’s pretty safe don’t feel any disturbed thoughts. In overall it’s pretty nice in here only to much garbage around places. Mostly it’s nice weather and you will feel comfortable. Just don’t forget to get some worm clothes
Posted: October 29, 2024lisbon is pretty safe, during the day the most common thing would probably be pickpockets as in most touristsy cities but during the night in certain areas it can be a little sketchy specially if you are alone or just girls
Posted: October 24, 2024Noga
I moved recently to the area of Ericeira to join a housing cooperative. I love dancing, cooking, nature and growing as a human in love and compassion. Im an activist in social and environmental change, mediator in NVC method and facilitator in the area of community building.
Paula
I’m 22 years old Polish girl that loves traveling:)
Paula
Lisbon
3 days
I’m 22 years old Polish girl that loves traveling:)
Noga
Portugal
3 days
I moved recently to the area of Ericeira to join a housing cooperative. I love dancing, cooking, nature and growing as a human in love and compassion. Im an activist in social and environmental change, mediator in NVC method and facilitator in the area of community building.
Leonie
I am a curious soul who wants to explore the world, meet new people & learn about other cultures ✨🌻
Sophie
Hey!, My name is Sophie and I'm interested in backpacking, books, business and cycling