{"id":15507,"date":"2018-10-01T14:30:38","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T14:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/38.242.230.232\/~portoalities\/?p=15507"},"modified":"2021-11-25T18:28:33","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T18:28:33","slug":"porto-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/en\/porto-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Porto safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the 2018 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/visionofhumanity.org\/app\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Global-Peace-Index-2018-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Peace Index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Portugal is the 4th most peaceful country in the world and the 3rd safest country in Europe.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ranking takes into consideration the country\u2019s \u201clevel of societal safety and security; the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict; and the degree of militarisation\u201d.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about safety in Porto?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our opinion, Porto is safe when we compare it to Lisbon and many other important cities around the world. The 2017 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portugal.gov.pt\/download-ficheiros\/ficheiro.aspx?v=9f0d7743-7d45-40f3-8cf2-e448600f3af6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annual report from the Portuguese Internal Security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that the majority of crimes in Portugal happen in the most populated districts like Lisbon, Porto and Set\u00fabal. The same report states that Porto witness a 7.8% drop in violent crimes since 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>So is Porto safe for travel?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-15527\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/porto-international-airport-sa-carneiro.jpg\" alt=\"porto international airport sa carneiro\" class=\"wp-image-15527\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Porto.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I lived in Porto long enough to say that yes, Porto is safe. Nevertheless, no matter how safe a city is, always take caution while you\u2019re traveling, especially in new places.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/things-to-do-in-porto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">touristy areas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are considered to be safe. But as in all crowded places, they can be grounds for pickpocketing. At night, businesses and shops close while restaurants and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/where-can-i-have-cheap-drinks-in-porto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remain open, so it\u2019s a good idea to be careful and watch your belongings.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, things like gun violence is not an issue here. Many of the crimes committed are theft, drug trafficking-related offenses and fraud. And since <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/news\/2017\/dec\/05\/portugals-radical-drugs-policy-is-working-why-hasnt-the-world-copied-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drugs were decriminalized<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and users were being treated as humans in need of help and not as criminals, there was a significant drop in drug-related crimes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\">City<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Lisbon<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Porto<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\"><strong>Set\u00fabal<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Violent crimes including robberies<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">6,953<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">2,246<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">1,635<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Scams<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">5,013<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">3,823<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Is public transportation in Porto safe?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-15528\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/riding-subway-porto-safe.jpg\" alt=\"riding subway porto safe\" class=\"wp-image-15528\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Porto.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the buses and the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/how-to-use-the-metro-of-porto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">subway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are safe to ride in Porto. However, after 8pm, there are fewer people on-board so it\u2019s always good to be careful, but no need to panic. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is security in all metro stations to guarantee the safety of passengers, but in my experience, they will <em>never<\/em> interfere if there is something bad going on because they <em>do not have police authority.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And already answering your next question: if you arrive at Porto Airport you can travel by metro to the city center without any problems, but maybe you&#8217;ll feel safer and more comfortable if you get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/distrito-do-porto-l2382\/aeroporto-do-porto-traslado-particular-at-a-cidade-t71772\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=porto-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">private transfer<\/a>, or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-l151\/aeroporto-do-porto-traslado-de-idavolta-p-hotis-no-porto-t108760\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=porto-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">group transfer<\/a> (it is cheaper), two options 100% safe.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[getyourguide ids=&#8217;71772,108760&#8242; data-gyg-cmp=&#8217;porto-safe-widget-1&#8242; data-gyg-placement=&#8217;content-top&#8217; data-gyg-locale-code=&#8217;en-EN&#8217;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Is Porto safe for riding a car?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-15525\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/driving-highway-safety-porto.jpg\" alt=\"driving highway safety porto\" class=\"wp-image-15525\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Revista Ve\u00edculos El\u00e9tricos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The country as a whole has made a tremendous effort to improve its roads. In 2017, there were <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/expresso.sapo.pt\/sociedade\/2018-01-04-Mais-de-500-pessoas-morreram-nas-estradas-portuguesas-em-2017#gs.E_1ktZc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23,606 accidents registered in Porto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 68 of them resulted in death (the highest death toll in road accidents nationwide). Most of the deaths were caused by cars hitting pedestrians\/cyclists, drunk-driving and motorcycle accident.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving in Porto might be a bit unusual for some people because the streets are very narrow and steep. Not to mention, it is very bumpy when you\u2019re driving on stone pavement blocks. <\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portuguese drivers are speed fans and a bit inconsiderate about traffic rules. So it\u2019s important to exercise absolute caution when driving or crossing the streets in Porto.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/complete-guide-rent-a-car-in-porto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">renting a car in Porto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is definitely an option that you should consider if you are planning to visit the nearby cities &amp; regions (Douro Valley, Braga &amp; Guimar\u00e3es, Ger\u00eas, just to mention a few).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Are there any places to avoid in Porto?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-15524\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dangerous-neighborhood-porto-aleixo.jpg\" alt=\"dangerous neighborhood porto aleixo\" class=\"wp-image-15524\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Vortex Mag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I love about Porto is that when you\u2019re venturing into the corners of the city, you will not walk into a street you shouldn&#8217;t. I have already walked alone at night many times, sometimes carrying my laptop, and found no trouble at all.<\/span><br>However, there are a couple of neighborhoods with a reputation for drug trafficking.<br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before I name any place to avoid in Porto, I want to write a disclaimer. There are people and families that live in these neighbors so I don\u2019t want to disrespect, stigmatize or stereotype anyone &#8211; especially those who are living in poverty or facing addictions. I am simply naming what the local government and the law enforcement considered problematic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Bairro do Aleixo<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This neighborhood was once known as the hypermarket of drugs. It used to consist of 5 towers. The local government at the time wanted to take down all the towers down thinking it will help the drug problem, but because of lack of financial resources, only two towers were demolished. Just in April 2018 the police caught a drug trafficking network and confiscated 10 kilos of cocaine and heroin (120,000 thousand doses).<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should avoid the area around the Aleixo towers, specifically streets like Rua Arnaldo Leite and Rua Carvalho Barbosa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Cerco do Porto<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This neighborhood witnessed many problems including drug trafficking, robbery and even gun possessions. Even though crime rates have decreased, Cerco do Porto is still considered problematic.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would avoid the area between Rua Vila Nova de Foz C\u00f4a and Rua Peso da R\u00e9gua, especially the inner streets like Rua Alij\u00f3 and Rua Santa Marta de Penagui\u00e3o.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Lagarteiro<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents that live near Lagarteiro don\u2019t recommend you pass there at night because when drug deals are happening, aggressions often accompany them. Porto\u2019s current government of Rui Moreira did an excellent job by rehabilitating the social housing in this neighborhood, improving the life of its residents.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug dealing is not restricted to the Lagarteiro social neighbourhood, it extends further south. So I would avoid any street north of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/best-luxury-hotels-in-porto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freixo Palace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starting with Rua Bacelo all the way up to Rua do Lagarteiro.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Tips on how to stay safe in Porto<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-15529\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/santa-catarina-shopping-street-porto.jpg\" alt=\"santa catarina shopping street porto\" class=\"wp-image-15529\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Porto.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we\u2019ve established that Porto is indeed safe, but at the same time, it\u2019s not a perfect city too. Bad things like theft and fraud do happen sometimes. So here are some tips to stay safe in Porto during the day and night.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>During the day:<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Be aware of your belongings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One time I forgot my wallet and I came back to find that someone took all of my money down to the last cent and left everything else. Unfortunately, that wasn\u2019t the first time I experienced this \u201cfinders\u2019 keepers\u201d situation. So it\u2019s always good to keep your phone, wallet, camera and important things close to you at all times.<\/span><br><b>Don\u2019t carry a lot of cash:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even if you end up \u201closing\u201d your wallet, it\u2019s always better to distribute your money by carrying some cash with you, keeping some in your bank cards and leaving some in your hotel room\u2019s safe.<\/span><br><b>Learn some Portuguese phrases: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is this going to help me be safe, you ask. There are people that target clueless travelers. So when you speak a few words in Portuguese, there is a high probability that they will leave you alone. Phrases like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n\u00e3o, obrigado<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (no, thank you) can be helpful. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>At night:<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Avoid dark alleys and streets: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is true wherever you are in the world because even Porto has creepy dark alleys that are best to be avoided at night.<\/span><br><b>Don\u2019t walk alone: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to walking at night, the more people, the merrier. Nonetheless let us assure you that it is perfectly safe to walk alone at Downtown Porto at night, even if you are a woman (I do that all the time!).<\/span><br><b>Take an Uber, but not on a taxi stand:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While taking an Uber at night is the best way to avoid getting lost or entering in a bad situation, you have to be mindful when choosing the pickup point because there is still a problem of Taxis vs Ubers here. There are stories of taxi drivers assaulting Uber drivers, especially when the client chooses the same spot where a Taxi was parked.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when getting an Uber, avoid taxi stands and big taxi hubs like Campanh\u00e3 train station and the central bus station of Campo 24 de Agosto. You don\u2019t need NOT to call an Uber, just go to the meeting point that the app suggests you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What to do in case of emergency<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-15523\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/calling-emergency-help-porto.jpg\" alt=\"calling emergency help porto\" class=\"wp-image-15523\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Paul Appleyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Call the emergency number:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The emergency number is 112 and it can be called if someone needs the police or an ambulance.<\/span><br><b>Ask for help:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The best thing about the Portuguese is that they are extremely friendly and they will come to your rescue whenever you need, so don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help. You can say <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ajuda <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(help), <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ajuda-me<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (help me) or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">socorro<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (help &#8211; used more for emergencies).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, pack your bags, head out to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/where-to-stay-porto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porto\u2019s best neighborhoods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because not only is Porto safe, but it also has one of the friendliest locals you\u2019ll ever encounter who are willing to come for the rescue. And we have to give major credits to the police force in Porto that are keeping people safe.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save this article for later:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/is-porto-safe-city.jpg\" alt=\"is porto safe city\" class=\"wp-image-35101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/is-porto-safe-city.jpg 325w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/is-porto-safe-city-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/list-factors-safety-porto-portugal.jpg\" alt=\"list factors safety porto portugal\" class=\"wp-image-35109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/list-factors-safety-porto-portugal.jpg 325w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/list-factors-safety-porto-portugal-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the 2018 Global Peace Index, Portugal is the 4th most peaceful country in the world and the 3rd\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":40238,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1150],"tags":[3788,3794,3790,3792,3786],"class_list":["post-15507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basics","tag-danger","tag-dangerous-neighborhoods","tag-emergency-number","tag-police","tag-safety"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Porto safe for travelers? 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