Solo Female Travel in Porto

Couple travel experience

I went twice. The food prices were average, actually lower than in Malta where I was living; the expensive restaurants were acceptable; I can say that paying in euros was a good price; it is a nice place to go in the summer and winter; you can walk, drink good wine, eat homemade food, and do activities depending on the season.

Solo travel experience

Porto is a charming city with lots of culture to indulge in! The city itself is much smaller than Lisbon and there is a very friendly and welcoming vibe. Close to Porto is the Douro Valley and Gerês National Park for those who love wine (#1) or nature (#2)!

Solo travel experience

Porto was a surprise for me. Super cheap transport, amazing people, the sea is super . I just love the city! It has so much to offer. The food and shopping is reasonable . I stayed with a couch surfing host who showed me around the city. I think it's a gem that is often overshadowed by Lisbon.

Solo travel experience

I felt safe most of the time. The food is good, but not that vegan friendly thought. Downside: The service is not good, and most Portuguese are racists and xenophobic. There are many brazilians and they are super friendly, which made my experience better. I like Portuguese wine and food, so for me that was amazing overall.

Solo travel experience

Yes I did feel safe to walk around I didn’t get any intinerary It did help me the fact I met some local when I went out my first day to have food and he offered me to show me an around at first I was a bit esepctic to the fact of going around with a strange but we went to public places so was fine

Solo travel experience

I stayed at So Cool Hostel and the staff there are nice. But I really recommend you buying a data SIM card because the WiFi there is a bit weak. Do try out Portuguese food in the market. If you are a foodie, you will be very excited about the variety of food they offer and the price - it’s really inexpensive compared to other cities. Visit the churches and the Sao Bento station if you like blue and white porcelains. Remember to go to the beach during summer times, it’s breathtaking! Their tourism is rich so you can book day tours everywhere. The tuk tuk ride and the cruise ride is great!

Solo travel experience

I felt very safe in Porto. I used public transportation to travel around, though mostly I visited everything by foot. For a day I rented a bike aswell, and explored around. People were very friendly, relaxed and happy. It felt like nothing in the world bothers them and they are happy with what they have. I stayed at a hostel in a 4 bed female dormitory also at the centre. Everything was much cheaper compared to what I spent in Belgium. I had a great time and it's one of ge favorite place I have been so far.

Solo travel experience

I stayed at Lost Inn Hostel which is super close to the cathedral. That street at night did feel a bit unsafe but I found a group of girls in my hostel that I hung out with that were so sweet and we always walked together at night. During the day the sun is shining and there’s so much to see! My hostel offered a free walking tour which helped me figure out what else I wanted to see and explore. I do suggest finding a free walking tour because that helped me understand the culture so much more! Plus a lot of the tour guides will share food suggestions for inexpensive restaurants! Lots of hills so wear good shoes but there’s some inexpensive places to thrift, buy jewelry, and eat you just have to be willing to look around! Overall I did feel safe and would go back in a heartbeat

Solo travel experience

Porto is absolutely beautiful. But as a female solo traveler you‘ll notice the stares of the locals pretty quick. After months of hiking I finally wanted to go dancing a little. On the way there allot of men, standing on the side of the street offered me drugs. In the club I drank 4 beers, when I suddenly lost consciousness. I woke up 2 hours later infront of the club with by bag stolen. Still had do throw up 2 days later, don’t want to know what they put in my drink. Take care of yourself ladies!!!

Solo travel experience

In my opinion Porto is the safest city in Portugal. Smaller than Lisbon but less people and less tourist. And still a lot of stuff to do. There‘s even a good night life and people care for the individual. It has more laid back vibe than Lisbon and alone at night as a female you‘ll feel safe. Somehow stick to busy streets at night and don‘t walk in narrow and empty streets at night. Also the local speak very well english as almost everywhere in english. Porto is definitely a good starting point if you‘re new to solo travel!

Porto is safe during the day, but would not recommend to walk alone at night. I had a man following me a couple months ago, but he stopped after I screamed in Portuguese. Foreigners are usually the target to be robbed.

Porto is a beautiful and lively city! I consider it a safe city but, as a woman, during nighttime there is always a feeling of being more cautious, specially if using public transportation after midnight.

Porto is a great city to visit at any time of the year! Full of life and great weather, you have to try the local gastronomy, for sure! It's super easy to go around just walking since it is also the best way to get to know the city!

I consider Porto is a safe and nice city for women. People are friendly and nice and often, even helpful! If you don’t go to suspicious places and follow common sense - like don’t go alone into dark alleyways or dubious neighbourhoods - you’ll be safe most of the time, both night and day.