Is Portugal Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Portugal
Travel verdict: Recommended. The scores and risks below say why.
Key Risks
- Pickpocketing in Lisbon trams and tourist areas
- Beach theft in Algarve region
- Minor scams targeting tourists
Travel Verdict: Recommended
Very safe; stay alert on Lisbon trams and in tourist areas
Good public healthcare; EHIC valid for EU citizens
Card payments widely accepted; some rural areas are cash-only
Emergency: 112
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