2 missions of Portugal in Iceland: Consulate of Portugal in Kopavogur, Iceland; Consulate of Portugal in Reykjavik, Iceland. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Ms. Helga Lára Guðmundsdóttir, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Iceland, 1 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Hordur Gunnarsson, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Portugal is an appealing destination for Icelandic visitors, thanks to its rich culture and stunning landscapes. Although the popularity of the country has varied, recent trends show a gradual increase in tourist arrivals. With around 100,000 Icelanders traveling abroad annually, a portion of them may find Portugal particularly attractive for their travels.
Portugal is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Iceland. It ranks 15th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is lower than Iceland's 3rd place ranking. However, according to the Global Peace Index, Portugal is ranked 7th out of 160 countries, making it one of the safest countries in the world, though still behind Iceland. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to Iceland's very low rate of 0.5. Both countries have similar female murder rates at 0.6. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that both countries have similar scores for mafia groups (4.5), but Portugal has a slightly higher score for crime networks (6.0) compared to Iceland's 5.0. Overall, while Portugal is safe, it does not reach the same level of safety as Iceland. Tourists should exercise standard precautions as they would in any foreign country.