Is Portugal Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Portugal?
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Portugal worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 199 experiences from female travelers
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Budget-friendly
Lisbon, Group travel
I feel that Lisboa people are really upset against turists, you can read « f*** airbnb » on many walls which is understandable, but the people Who sold the train tickets for example were very unfriendly because we spoke spanish and not portuguese. Anyway there are a Lot to see, fado shows, monasteries, palaces, beaches, and all very afordable! I recommend this capital
Posted: December 29, 2024
Carol
United States
Lisbon, Solo travel
As a solo female traveler, I felt so safe here. Walking home alone at night from the pubs, strolling through the markets, meeting locals, I felt safe the whole time. I was only supposed to spend 1 week in Lisbon but I ended up spending 3 because the people are so lovely. Everything is inexpensive and I felt very welcomed by locals.
Posted: December 15, 2024
Olga
Poland
Lisbon, Group travel
Lisbon is definitely my favorite city in Europe so far! People were always extremely friendly and nice, always eager to help. I have to mention pastel de Nara which are my favorite pastry ever. I’m counting days to come back there.
Posted: December 6, 2024
Petra
Portugal
Alandroal, Solo travel
This is a very small simple place to visit. There are not that much to see and you totally need a car. But to stay in contact with nature and with yourself is just perfect. I stayd at a camping park, met a beautiful river beach, met the nicest people at a restaurant where I had vegan food. It was just the best
Posted: December 3, 2024Experienced: May, 2023
Alexandra
Greece
Faro, Solo travel
Faro is a small city but it had a number of activities and things to see. The food was great, as a vegan I found many options, both in restaurants and supermarkets. I would definitely recommend going to the beach to watch the sunset, taking the boat for a little trip around the islands and going on a bike ride on Ria Formosa. I would avoid taking a ticket for one island at a time, you should just get the hop on hop off, I think it saves some money. I stayed in Faro for a month volunteering at Tilia Hostel. It's a very nice and clean hostel with a really homey vibe and I would definitely recommend it. Faro is a small city, you won't need transportation in Faro but you definitely do for going to the beach and to the national park(the bus 16 for the airport) The bus ticket is 2,70€. For the airport I paid 8€ at 3:30 with bolt, so the airport is very close too. For safety, there was a lot of catcalling and men staring, I think a little more than I've experienced at other cities. When you can, especially if it's Friday or Saturday, avoid walking the streets where the bars are alone because there's a lot of drunk men. I would not go out alone at night but I would and I did went out with people from the hostel and it was great, very fun nights.
Posted: November 29, 2024
Jana
Austria
Lisbon, Solo travel
As a vegan, budget food options sometimes were only limited to hummus & salad which I don‘t mind, still … :) I felt very safe exploring the city & it‘s beautiful. There are so many hidden gems, beaches, thrift stores, etc :) loved it :)
Posted: November 27, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Portugal, Solo travel
Last year, I was in Portugal (Porto, Lisbon) and I highly recommend it. I chose this destination based on a recommendation for solo travel in terms of safety, and I wasn't disappointed. The cities are very well connected, and it's easy to meet new people.
Posted: November 14, 2024Lisbon, Solo travel
I volunteered in a hostel in Lisbon in early September. The weather was lovely and warm, so I regularly went to nearby beaches. I met friendly people at my hostel and in clubs or cafés, who I later hung out with. Also, the walking tour I took was a great way to meet new people, see historic sites, and learn the local hotspots.
Posted: November 13, 2024Experienced: August, 2024Faro, Couple travel
Faro is a small but very cozy town. It's nice that you get to know the way around after a while. If you feel like you've seen everything in the town, you can easily take the bus to another city. The atmosphere in Faro is very good. It's very fun to explore the nature reserve with a boat (book via Get Your Guide).
Posted: November 10, 2024Experienced: May, 2022
Paula
Portugal
Porto Santo, Solo travel
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, 2024Is Portugal safe for women?
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Based on 96 local experiences
Crime index
Based on 96 local experiences
Esposende
People are friendly and very welcoming to foreigners. I've never been robbed, and there were only a few incidents when there were discos (in the Ofir area), but they all closed since COVID. The beach is also safe
Posted: December 30, 2024
Catarina
Lisbon
Portugal, including Lisbon is a very safe country especially compared to other european country's and capitals. People are usually nice and ready to help, and only a few dont know how to speak in english.
Posted: December 29, 2024Meet locals in Portugal
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Coimbra
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Hi! I’m Sara and I’m a 20 years old japanese-italian girl. I’m gonna study in Spain until january. In february I would like to travel with my backpack around Europe, meet new people and get to know new cultures. The rest will be a surprise!✨
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