Madeira is generally safe for solo female travellers. The island is known for its friendly locals and low crime rate, making it a great destination for solo female travellers.
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Overall, Madeira is a great destination for solos. Portuguese is the local language but you can get by in English (better in Spanish) and it's a safe, tropical island with many different areas to explore.
Norway. Norway stands out as one of the safest travel destinations in the world with its exceptionally low crime rates. Visitors of all backgrounds can feel welcome in this open and inclusive country, including women traveling solo and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Solo travel in Spain wrap-upThis country is easy to get around as a solo traveler, and it's safe if you just take the necessary precautions to avoid the occasional pickpocket. The culture is rich and the people are kind, and it's fun to learn a bit of Spanish while traveling through Spain.
When it comes to safety, the study found Japan is the safest country for solo travelers in 2023, thanks in part to its low crime rate. In No. 2 is Switzerland, followed by Slovenia.
Violent crime involving tourists is extremely rare in Madeira and so you have little to worry about with regard to personal safety. But as with any travel destination, it's important to take basic travel safety precautions such as keeping your valuables close by and/or hidden, especially at night.
“Madeira Safe to Discover”As we mentioned above, among the main reasons Madeira was included in the European Best Destination's list of the safest 2021 travel destinations in Europe is the impressive effectiveness of the strict sanitary measures the islands has adopted.
Visiting MadeiraHowever, there are other means of transport available such as buses, taxis, tuk-tuks, bicycles and scooters. It is also worth mentioning the importance of the cable cars, which connect to some of the archipelago's most iconic points of interest.
The average standard of living tends to be a bit lower than in mainland Portugal, and the local autonomous government gives generous subsidies coming from the tourist industry revenues and from the Portuguese national budget. Go where the locals go and everything will be cheap.
Well-marked walking routes and trails are located all over the island. From short, easy trails on flat terrain to advanced walks that can take half a day or more, there's a path for just about anyone who wants to experience the natural beauty of Madeira on foot.
In fact, Madeira was just voted Europe's “Leading Island Destination” in the World Travel Awards again (the sixth time in the last seven years). Less than four hours from London and with almost guaranteed sunshine, Madeira is an ideal winter break, or for that matter, anytime destination.
While there's no obligation to tip in Portugal, it's also important to remember that when you do leave a tip, it's essential to use cash euros (the European currency), so the recipient of your tip can easily use the money without having to make a special trip to a bank (and then pay a transfer fee).
The average solo traveller is aged 47, with 84% being female travelers and only 16% being male. 12% of 18-24 year old's have been on a holiday by themselves. Research conducted by ABTA Consumer Survey: Holiday Habits Report, show that around 15% of us are now taking holidays alone.
Beyond that, Europe is a very safe place for women to travel alone. Generally speaking, it's about as safe as your hometown, and most of the precautions you'd need to take are precautions you already take as a woman.