Is Coimbra safe for solo female travelers?

Coimbra is often known for its welcoming and friendly locals. The city is generally safe for travelers, including solo female ones, as long as common sense precautions are taken. Street crime like pickpocketing can be an issue in crowded areas, so it's advisable to pay attention to your belongings at all times. In terms of personal safety, Portuguese citizens are usually respectful and most areas around the city centre are safe to navigate, even at night. However, just like in any other city, some neighborhoods can be less safe, so it's crucial to remain alert and avoid unfamiliar areas after dark. Useful services like reliable public transportation and relatively safe taxis are widely available around the city, making it easier for solo female travelers to get around safely.

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How safe is Coimbra for female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.6 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

İrem

İrem

Portugal

Solo travel

I went to Coimbra 2 days ago and i can tell that Coimbra is one of the best cities in Portugal. The streets, culture, songs, buildings, and the view of the river were amazing. University is one of the oldest Unis. and did you know J.K Rowling was inspired of this University to write Harry Potter? I had so much fun. Besides it was quite safe. I liked almost every corner of the city.

Posted: March 6, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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I loved Coimbra. It's a university city. On the river level, there is a splendid promenade with brilliant cafes and street music. The hills are full of beautiful universities. I listened to Fado in an ancient cafe chapel and took an old boat tour with a guide. I stayed in a very reasonably priced boutique hotel, right by the promenade.

Posted: November 5, 2023
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Hannah

Hannah

United States

Solo travel

I felt very safe here! I visited the Joanina Library and fell in love with it. Aside from the library, there’s not much else to see, but it’s a very relaxing little town, and in my opinion, still definitely worth a visit. The entire little city is very walkable distance-wise; I didn’t need public transportation for anything. That said, a lot of it is very hilly! There is a botanical garden that’s beautiful and a mall with a cinema to provide entertainment. I really loved it here. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe.

Posted: May 18, 2023
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How safe is Coimbra for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Local crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Coimbra it’s a pretty safe city. You can walk alone in the dark with no problem, phone in hand. The most dangerous thing in the city are drunk straight students and old perverts that sometimes show up (has happened before).

Posted: March 20, 2025
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Coimbra is a small, university city. It's quiet on the weekends because most of the students leave. People use to meet up after midnight and it's common for girls and women to go back home by themselves at night.

Posted: June 12, 2024
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