3 missions of Sierra Leone in Spain: Consulate of Sierra Leone in Las Palmas, Spain; Consulate of Sierra Leone in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain…
Head of mission: Ms. Soraya Mustapha Khallow, Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: RAMI TAJELSIR OMER MOHAMMED KHAIR, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Ri Chol, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Sierra Leone offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural diversity, making it an intriguing destination for some Spanish travelers. With 7 million Spaniards traveling abroad annually, a segment may find the country's pristine beaches and lush hills appealing, despite its modest tourism industry.
Sierra Leone presents a mixed safety profile for tourists coming from Spain. While the Global Peace Index ranks Sierra Leone 64th out of 160 countries, indicating it is relatively safe, it is still less safe than Spain, which ranks 23rd. In terms of crime statistics, Spain has a significantly lower murder rate of 0.6 per 100,000 people compared to Sierra Leone's 2.1. Additionally, various organized crime indices show that while Sierra Leone has some challenges, such as higher levels of state crime (7.0) and resource crime (6.5), it also has lower scores in areas like mafia groups (3.5) and arms trafficking (3.5) compared to Spain. Overall, while Sierra Leone is not as safe as Spain, it is considered relatively safe for tourists, but visitors should remain vigilant and informed about local conditions.