UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice also covers Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores. Wildfires in Portugal There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October.
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Is Portugal safe? 🇵🇹
Europe · Updated
As of August 2026, Portugal scores 88/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 9 Portugal destinations assessed, Leiria scores highest (89/100), while Lisbon scores lowest (86/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Portugal: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Portugal destinations by safety score
#1🇵🇹LeiriaVery Safe · updated 30 July 202689#2🇵🇹SintraVery Safe · updated 29 July 202689#3🇵🇹FunchalVery Safe · updated 29 July 202689#4🇵🇹CoimbraVery Safe · updated 29 July 202689#5🇵🇹PortoVery Safe · updated 28 July 202689#6🇵🇹AlbufeiraVery Safe · updated 29 July 202688#7🇵🇹BragaVery Safe · updated 29 July 202688#8🇵🇹FaroVery Safe · updated 29 July 202688#9🇵🇹LisbonVery Safe · updated 21 August 202686
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03 · Evidence Signals
Portugal safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 0.7 / 100k | 96 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 3.2% | 83 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 75/100 | 75 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 75/100 | 75 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 7.2 / 100k | 75 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Portugal safety FAQ
Is Portugal safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Portugal averages 88/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 21 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Portugal?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Leiria currently scores highest at 89/100 (Very Safe). Lisbon scores lowest at 86/100.
Where does this Portugal safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.