PORTUGAL

Portugal is a winning destination on many levels. It’s still affordable by European standards, has a rich history, vibrant cities and beautiful beaches, and is inhabited by warm and friendly people.

Although I like its cities such as Lisbon and Porto, my favourite Portuguese destination is the island of Madeira. For me, this is as close to a perfect solo travel destination as you can get.

deep canyon of valley of the nuns madeira with village at bottom
The spectacular Valley of the Nuns is one of my favourite places in Madeira

PORTUGAL IN A NUTSHELL

  • Capital: Lisbon
  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Population: 10 million
  • Official languages: Portuguese. Also Mirandese (used locally).
  • Time zone: UTC (UTC-1 in the Azores) 

SOLO TRAVEL RATING

  • Solo travel rating: 5 out of 5
  • Risk to women travellers: Low
  • Travel costs: Affordable
  • Recommended for first-time solo travellers: Yes
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