It is said that the smaller the place, the quieter it is; but in Portugal, not even the biggest cities have this problem. Even in the capital, despite the territorial and population density – in addition to the flow of non-residents that every day goes to Lisbon – the general feeling is one of tranquility and safety.
The authorities, although present, are discreet and you can walk the streets without fear at any time
of the day.
Portugal has fallen from first place on the podium of the safest countries in the European Union, according to the Global Peace Index 2021, but is now in third place – and fourth in the world.
