Is it safe to walk alone at night in Lisbon?
In tourist and central areas (Chiado, Príncipe Real, Baixa) — yes, and it's often busy until midnight. Trust your gut in emptier stretches of Cais do Sodré after 2am.
— Maren, 32 · 4 trips
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What should I pack for shoulder season in Portugal?
Layers. October mornings are 55°F and afternoons hit 75°F. A light rain jacket and one pair of real walking shoes will save your trip.
— Bea, 41 · lived in Porto 2 years
Any female-friendly tour guides in the Douro?
Yes — Kay at Quinta do Tedo runs private tastings, and Filipa from 'Douro à Vela' does women-only river days in June and September.
— Priya, 29
How do you handle unwanted attention?
Firm 'não, obrigada' + walk into the nearest café. Portuguese men are generally respectful; the loudest are usually other tourists.
— Amara, 36