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Daniel
Daniel
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Explore Lisbon with Daniel
Lisbon
Mar 19, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024 (Flexible)
3 night city break
Jocelyne
Jocelyne
Join Jocelyne for this road trip to Lisbon
Lisbon
Mar 22, 2024 - Apr 3, 2024
Landing in LisbonTraveling as far North as Braga and as south as the Algarveshave pre booked Airb...
Alexandra
Alexandra
Explore Lisbon with Alexandra
Lisbon
Mar 25, 2024 - Mar 26, 2024 (Flexible)
1st stop: lisbon! Heading to Peniche/Nazare after :)
sivan
sivan
Spend the layover in Lisbon with sivan
Lisbon
Mar 25, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024 (Flexible)
See Ali,, Europe
Sharada
Sharada
Explore Faro Airport with Sharada
Faro Airport
Mar 29, 2024 - Apr 5, 2024
 🌍✨ From Nuremberg, Germany, I'll be flying into Faro Airport. I plan to explore the beautiful be...
Miki
Miki
Explore Lisbon with Miki
Lisbon
Apr 12, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024 (Flexible)
Places - Barcelona, Valencia, Guadix, Costa Del Sol, Seville Lisbon, Fátima, SalamancaMadrid
Ketu
Ketu
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Explore Porto with Ketu
Porto
Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 20, 2024
Would love to explore the city on foot. Love to go off the beaten path and explore hidden gems. I...
Axelle
Axelle
Explore São Miguel Island with Axelle
São Miguel Island
Apr 25, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024
Self care

FAQ About Solo Trips in Portugal

Is Portugal a good place to solo travel?

Portugal is an excellent destination for someone who is new to solo travel because there are so many incredible places to visit, dishes to sample, and attractions to see. Apart from the abundance of things to see and do, Portugal is an excellent destination for a solo trip because it is breathtakingly beautiful and very easy to get to and travel around.

Is Portugal safe for solo travelers?

Although it is safe to travel alone in Portugal, and many GAFFL users have planned solo trips there, it is important to remember that crime can occur anywhere if you are not cautious and enter dangerous areas or situations. You will be fine if you carry yourself confidently, use common sense, and are aware of your surroundings.

Is Portugal expensive for solo travel?

Portugal can be a very affordable country for solo travelers, especially if you plan ahead of time and make the appropriate budgeting decisions. If you don't want to go out for food all the time, there are many local markets where you can buy fresh produce, cured meats, and vegetables.

You can save money by staying in a low-cost hotel or hostel and splitting your expenses with other travelers. A hostel can be a great place to meet new people if you are traveling alone, but you can also use GAFFL to connect with other travelers in Portugal, share costs, and travel together to save money on your solo trip to Portugal.

Essential Solo Travel Tips For A Trip To Portugal

- Always let a friend or a family member know where you are & share your location with them via your mobile device.
- Download an offline map and mark all the places you want to go ahead of time so you can navigate effectively.
- Learn essential phrases in the local language so you can react quickly in an emergency.
- It is always a good idea to purchase travel insurance when traveling alone. You never know what is going to happen. This typically includes medical and transportation insurance, as well as trip cancellation and hotel burglary insurance.
- Just because you're traveling alone doesn't mean you can't take great pictures. Bring a tripod and take some amazing self-portraits.
- Go out and meet locals and make new friends! You can also meet travelers and locals in Portugal on GAFFL.

How are GAFFL solo trips in Portugal different than Tour Companies?

Solo trips with GAFFL are self-guided. Traditionally, tour companies will plan everything for you and put you in groups with other people. Trips on GAFFL are 100% self-guided. A trip can be started by any traveler who has a potential itinerary. If you like a solo trip on GAFFL, simply connect, then use the real-time chat to plan something together, meet up, and travel.

Are GAFFL solo trips in Portugal free?

With a GAFFL membership, you can connect with unlimited solo trips in Portugal for free. GAFFL does not plan any trip for you. We help you connect with like-minded travelers and after getting connected, you plan everything with your trip mates.

Are GAFFL solo trips in Portugal safe?

GAFFL is the best website/app for solo travelers looking for travel companions online because we prioritize our travelers' trust and safety.

Travelers on GAFFL go through a multi-step verification process that includes phone, social, and government ID verification, so you can be confident in your potential travel companion. You also have the option of connecting or not connecting with anyone you want. On GAFFL, you have complete control over who you travel with.

Can you give me an example of how solo tours in Portugal are different from Tour Companies?

Absolutely! Think about hiking the Grand Canyon. A traditional tour company will charge you thousands of dollars to put you in a group to hike the Grand Canyon together. On GAFFL, you can just search for Grand Canyon National Park, find a trip you like, connect, plan, split costs, and hike together. You do not pay anything extra for trips and also save money if you decide to split costs with your trip mates.

How much money can GAFFL save me on my next solo trip to Portugal?

GAFFL can potentially save you up to 70%-90% on your trip costs to Portugal.

A two-week trip to Portugal with a traditional tour company can cost thousands of dollars. When you connect with a solo traveler on GAFFL and split costs for things like rental cars and lodging, you are not paying any additional fees that are typically associated with tour companies, and by splitting costs, the overall cost per person is significantly reduced.

Are GAFFL solo trips in Portugal run by Tour Companies?

No, trips on GAFFL are not operated by group tour companies. Our trips are 100% self-guided and user-generated.

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Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"It’s really nice to have a platform like GAFFL with lots of travelers wanting to do the same as you, a real beautiful cultural exchange. You can meet people so easily and in a trustful way. We were four girls, from French, German and American backgrounds, without knowing each other from before. We spent an amazing week together, 2000km driving, camping on the way. We saw kangaroos, koalas, penguins and pelicans"

Saed
Saeed Alam
from Canada

“I have found GAFFL to be an amazing tool for finding similar minded travel partners to embark on an adventure. Through GAFFL, I had organized a trip to Mexico City last month and Quazi joined the trip from Victoria, BC. We spent 14 days of straight exploring, hiking, eating and drinking. Quite an amazing experience - all thanks to GAFFL!”

Scarlett
Scarlett Mansfield
from United Kingdom

"I accidentally scrolled across GAFFL and I'm so pleased I did. I met Amaia and immediately decided to road-trip together. We're spending 10 days together and it's great because we have so much in common. Couldn't have done it without GAFFL helping us find one another! It has honestly made NZ so much cheaper to explore as I get to split the costs with someone too​"