Is Portugal safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Portugal for solo female travelers?
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based on 287 experiences from female travelers
Lisbon, Family travel
Honestly it was one of the best cities I visited in Europe. I really fell in love with it and I hope to go again soon. I really liked the experience. People were really nice. The food was really good and not so expensive and the activities were really good, so I really recommend 
Posted: December 3, 2025
Sarah
France
Lisbon, Solo travel
I went to Lisbon about 2 years ago to spend a week there as my first solo trip and I sincerely believe that it was a wonderful City to take a leap of faith as it was pretty safe and a very beautiful city too. I also liked the food and visiting the different castles around the ciry
Posted: November 15, 2025Experienced: August, 2023Lisbon, Solo travel
It was mostly safe I stayed for 14 days at a kind of rental, was like 800 Food was really great, especially seafood. The city is very charming and I recommend exploring as much as you can And visiting Sintra is a must I loved ice cream at Santını
Posted: November 4, 2025Experienced: August, 2016How safe is Portugal for women?
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Carolina
Albufeira
You need to be extra carefull whit some places when you go out at night and taking drinks at bars and uber home can be really dangerous, make sure you are never alone. The city during the day its realy calm in the winter, in the summer be a little extra carefull
Posted: December 1, 2025Lisbon
during the day it’s pretty safe but at night it’s not safe especially if you’re a lady. in the center of the city there’s a lot of people trying to sell you drugs or trying to steal your phones and wallets
Posted: November 24, 2025
Jill
Porto
A very safe town. Lots of English spoken, very little crime outside of pickpocketing and rustling in cars. Safe for women, generally, there are lots of women out walking between bars and restaurants, even late at night (until midnight typically, later in the summer months).
Posted: November 22, 2025Safety in Portugal
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Zehra
Caldas Da Rainha
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello, I'm Zehra! I'm 19 years old, an art student. I'm currently doing Erasmus in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. I originally live in Eskişehir, Turkey and I'm Turkish! My favorite thing in life is drawing and singing and dancing. Since I came to Erasmus, it's been my dream to go to many European countries, I've been to a few of them, you can check out the details on my profile!!!
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Melina
Amares
Can host for:
3 days
About me
🌍 About Me Hey! I’m Mell — a globe-trotting soul who’s touched down on almost every continent (not yet, in Antarctica!). I’ve traveled solo, with friends, and made incredible connections along the way. I believe the best kind of journey is the one that connects you to yourself and to others. 💫 My Vibe I’m all about deep chats under the stars, spontaneous dance floors in faraway places, sunrise hikes, and the magic of meeting kindred spirits in unexpected corners of the world. I’m equal parts adventurer, foodie, spiritual seeker, and sunset chaser. ✨ What I’m Into • Soulful experiences & meaningful conversations • Yoga, meditation & high-vibe living • Local cultures, nature escapes, and good coffee and nice book. • Turning strangers into lifelong friends☺️
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Beatriz
Porto
About me
I'm a very art-oriented person who loves to paint, draw, sometimes tattoo; love to hike, impulsive travelling and camping. I see myself as someone who keeps trying to learn about the most random little things that Life brings to me.
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Carolina
Albufeira
About me
Hi, my name its Carolina and I am a 20 year old student in Porto, my biggest dream its to explore new cities and cultures and get connected all around the world
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