Overall safety

Portugal ranks 7th on the Global Peace Index (2026), placing it among the safest countries surveyed worldwide. Lisbon shares that baseline — minimal violent crime, low rates of street harassment, visible police presence in tourist zones, and a national culture genuinely welcoming to solo female travelers. The risks here are concentrated and opportunistic: pickpocket teams on Tram 28, distraction scams around Rossio, drug sellers (with fake product) in Bairro Alto. Nothing requires fear, just a few adjustments.