Cultural spots
Localizada junto ao Bairro Azul, numa colina por detrás da Praça de Espanha, a mesquita su…
Source: osmIs Lisbon safe for Muslim travelers?
Lisbon scores 6.9/10 on overall safety. About 0.4% of Portugal's population is Muslim. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
6.9/10
Overall safety
Mostly safe
Composite safety model
Muslim population
0.4%
Pew Research Center (2016)
Is Lisbon safe for Muslim travelers? (2026)
How safe is Lisbon overall?
Lisbon scores 6.9/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.
Muslim community and halal options in Lisbon
Portugal has a small Muslim population (about 0.4%, Pew Research Center). Halal options and mosques exist in Lisbon but are more concentrated; it's worth locating them ahead of your trip. The mapped places below help.
Muslim-friendly places in Lisbon
We've mapped 18 places relevant to Muslim travelers in Lisbon from open data (mosques, halal-friendly restaurants and community spots tagged on OpenStreetMap and Wikidata). Each one links back to its public source so you can verify it. See the list below.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Lisbon, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
Places for Muslim travelers in Lisbon
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Open 15 minutes before prayer time. Men's ablution near entrance. Separate women's prayer …
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Converted ?shop. Approx. four stations for wudu, one toilet. A curtained area for women is…
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Source: wikidataTraveler reviews of Lisbon
Recent reviews of Lisbon from the MapSur community.
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hannahwanders★★★★★
Hidden gem of Europe
Lisbon stole my heart. Its like a smaller cheaper version of Barcelona with better food. The pasteis de nata are addictive. Alfama neighborhood is so charming with the fado music coming from the resta…
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lucasmvt★★★★★
Ville très accessible malgré les collines
Lisbonne est vallonnée, ce qui peut être compliqué en fauteuil roulant. Mais les tramways et le métro sont accessibles, et les locaux sont toujours prêts à aider. Le quartier de Belém est plat et agré…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lisbon safe for Muslim travelers?
Lisbon scores 6.9/10. It is generally fine for Muslim travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Lisbon Muslim-friendly?
Portugal has a small Muslim population (about 0.4%, Pew Research Center). Halal restaurants and mosques exist in Lisbon but are fewer, so it helps to locate them in advance. We've also mapped 18 halal-friendly restaurants, mosques and Muslim-relevant places in Lisbon from open data, each linking to its public source.