Is Spain safe for solo female travelers?

Spain is generally a safe country for solo female travelers. Both urban areas and rural regions have low levels of crime. It is always prudent to take basic precautions, such as avoiding poorly lit and deserted areas late at night, keeping a close eye on personal belongings in crowded places, and not sharing your personal details or itineraries with strangers. Public transportation and taxis are usually safe and reliable. However, like anywhere else, incidents can occur, so staying alert and using common sense is important.

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How safe is Spain for solo female travelers?

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4.4 /5

based on 496 experiences from female travelers

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Buse

Turkey

Madrid, Solo travel

Madrid was a truly positive and enjoyable experience for me. As a woman traveling alone, I felt safe at all times. The city is very clean, and despite being a metropolis, its atmosphere and rhythm offer a deep sense of calm. Thanks to Lucre, whom I met through the Travel Ladies app, I also made a new friend and had a very fun night. Its museums, in particular, are absolutely a must-see.

Posted: December 28, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
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Buse

Buse

Turkey

Valencia, Group travel

I traveled to Valencia alone, but since I have friends living there, it felt more like a family visit. It’s a calm seaside city with a fun side, perfect for cycling. While it has fewer museums than Madrid, the ones I visited were lovely. The cathedral was impressive, but the best part was simply walking through the streets and biking along the city.

Posted: December 28, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Buse

Buse

Turkey

Seville, Solo travel

Seville has always been a special city for me. The golden light reflecting on the city, the deep blue sky, and its magnificent architecture make it one of the places I enjoy being in the most. Having adobo with a small cerveza is my favorite simple pleasure there. This city truly feels like a second home to me.

Posted: December 28, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Viktorija

Viktorija

Croatia

Ibiza, Group travel

I experienced Ibiza thanks to a friend who lives there. It’s expensive, but absolutely worth it. People are incredibly open and warm, the parties are amazing, and the nature and beaches are absolutely stunning. Highly recommend! 🌸🩷

Posted: December 23, 2025
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Emmanuella

Emmanuella

Italy

Barcelona, Solo travel

🚎✈️My first solo trip, I was very scared but everything went great. I bought the Barcelona Card for about €75, which allowed me to use all public transport and many attractions for free or at a discount for 5 days; very useful because I was moving around both on foot and by public transport. 🥘🥗Unfortunately, I didn't eat many local specialties, I spent more on museums. ⚠️I was afraid of being robbed or worse, but nothing happened, I never experienced any dangerous events. In fact, I met very kind people who helped me even if they didn't speak English. 🫶🏾You don't need to be in a pair to live the moment. Girls, take off and go, you only have one life and this is it. If no one wants to come with you, no problem, you go, explore, and have fun 🫶🏾

Posted: December 12, 2025Experienced: October, 2025
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How safe is Spain for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 598 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 598 local experiences

Gijon

Very safe, I would just try to avoid La Calzada and the train station at night. Be also careful with your belongings at San Lorenzo beach if you go for a swim on Summer. Apart from that you can trust people. They are very friendly.

Posted: December 22, 2025
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Nihlenur

Nihlenur

Malaga

Malaga is a very safe city even though it has highly populated tourism areas. Yet, i personally think anyone traveling the world should be aware of their surroundings in all costs. Especially in the touristic old town center part of the city is home to many people all around the world. Stay safe people :)

Posted: December 19, 2025
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Girona

for me its so safe but everything depends of the hours and the place sometimes, for me the center of the city, (Barri vell) its so safe because i life there and i call tell it but far away of the center maybe its not too safe.

Posted: December 16, 2025
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Elisaveta

Elisaveta

Madrid

Be careful for pickpockets, especially in the city center, and attacks in small streets. Always go accompanied if returning late so make sure you have friends or family going with you. Watch over your bags and backpacks for pickpocketing.

Posted: December 12, 2025
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Emmanuella

Emmanuella

Barcelona

I was in Barcelona from November 19th to 23rd, I went to the most famous places and used public transport a lot; I expected at least a little crime, but nothing happened, in fact I met very kind people who helped me even if they didn't speak English; maybe I was the exception; but I'm definitely going back. 💐🥰🥰

Posted: December 11, 2025
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Raquel

Barcelona

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Laia

Barcelona

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Hey girls! I’m Laia, a 21 year old spanish girl who’s always willing to explore around and have new experiences. I’m a huge fan of traveling, learning about other cultures/languages, dancing and cooking. I’m currently studying aerospace engineering in Barcelona and I absolutely love it (but the truth is that I just wanna graduate and be able to have time to travel and make friends around the world 🥹💗).

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