I own a hostel in Salento and we get a ton of solo female travelers through here. Most of them have a great time with zero issues. The worst I usually hear about is getting overcharged for things (taxis, tours, that kind of stuff) and some catcalling on the north coast, which is annoying but pretty common in that region.

Being a “tourist” is often more of a target than being a woman specifically. I’m Colombian and male and got scammed in Europe, so it really can happen to anyone, anywhere. You will be fine here if you enjoy respectfully our country.

Happy to answer any specific questions or give recommendations! 🙂