🇵🇹 Portugal · Europe
Safety Portugal
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Portugal is one of the safest countries in Europe. Travellers love Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve in a relaxed atmosphere. Scams are rare and the people are warm. The only risk: forest fires in summer.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- A few outlying districts of Lisbon at night
- Forest areas in summer — high fire risk
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire department
112
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
Drinking water
Tap water drinkable everywhere.
Mosquitoes
Negligible.
General notes
Decent healthcare system. Pharmacies are well distributed. European Health Insurance Card accepted.
Women travelers
Very safe for solo women travellers. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming throughout the country.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Marriage legal since 2010. Lisbon is very welcoming with a lively LGBTQ+ district (Príncipe Real). The country is progressive.
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