Consulate of Iceland in Aveiro, Portugal
- Address: Apartado 6, Aveiro
- Phone: +3511415482001
- Fax: +351234390211
- Email: pramesa@mail.telepac.pt
Head of mission: Dr Peter West, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
4 missions of Iceland in Portugal: Consulate of Iceland in Aveiro, Portugal; Consulate of Iceland in Gafanha da Nazare, Portugal; Consulate of Iceland in…
Head of mission: Dr Peter West, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. António Carlos Vieira Ribau, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Helena Cristina Teixeira Guerra Dundas, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Paulo Jervell, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Iceland offers a compelling mix of natural beauty and cultural experiences that appeal to many travelers. With a solid tourism infrastructure in place, it can attract a segment of the approximately 1 million Portuguese who travel abroad annually. Some of these visitors may find Iceland an intriguing destination.
Iceland is considered one of the safest countries in Europe, ranking 3rd out of 40 for safety while walking alone at night, compared to Portugal's 15th place. According to the Global Peace Index, Iceland is the safest country in the world, while Portugal ranks 7th. In terms of murder rates, Iceland has a lower rate at 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Portugal's 0.8. Both countries have the same female murder rate of 0.6. Regarding organized crime, both countries have similar scores for mafia presence (4.5), but Iceland performs better in areas like state crime (2.0) and arms trafficking (1.5). Overall, Iceland shows lower indices for various types of crime compared to Portugal. In summary, tourists from Portugal can feel very safe visiting Iceland, which has lower crime rates and is highly regarded for its safety.