As a tourist planning to visit Barcelona and being a fun of beach you may be in a bit of a dilemma on whether to spend time at the beach during the night. In general this is not unusual as many guests do not know many addresses in the city and this is why the map is useful for them. If you’re thinking about going out at night near the Barcelona coastline or spending time on the beach at night, don’t worry! In this blog post, you’ll find all the essential information about the safety of the Barcelona’s beaches at night.
General safety in Barcelona beaches
In the morning and during the day, the beaches of Barcelona are still relatively safe. Lifeguards are present, the police nearby, and other people present on the beach does ensure one feels safe. However, one must practice certain amount of safety and obeying basic rules of safety conduct. This includes ensuring you don’t lose sight of your items, make sure you don’t leave your items exposed and unguarded and being vigilance.
The security of the Barcelona beaches therefore changes depending on the beach and the time of the year at night. That’s why it is significant to mention that among the shore sections some of them may be safe to stay at and others may not be. As such it is advisable to talk to the people on the ground or your hosts to get the latest information and advice.
Barcelona Beaches at Night: Popular Areas
Marine drive is one of the most tourist attractive places in Barcelona that is well known about its frivolous nightlife. These areas, therefore, pull a crowd, and can be deemed safer than, say, an abandoned stretch of road at night. Here are a few areas you may want to consider:
Barceloneta Beach: The beach situated nearest to the city’s main area, Barceloneta Beach has many discos, bars, restaurants along the coast. The area is relatively safe at night because many people populate the area both locals and tourists. But, it would be wise to stay cautious and be able to know what might be going on around you.
Poblenou Beach: There is another popular location of the beach — Poblenou Beach, which is located slightly to the northeast of Barcelona city center and is considerably less crowded. Although the hospitality of this region does not keep up with Barceloneta with regard to night clubs and bars, it is safe for tourists to visit.
Additional Safety Tips
Regardless of which beach you choose to visit at night, it is important to keep these safety tips in mind:
Travel in groups: As a general rule, it is better to be several people on the road at night than to be alone. Minimize any chance of problems by traveling with your friends or family members.
Avoid secluded areas: Avoid going at night particularly the secluded areas of the beach. Do not try to walk in those areas that are poorly lit at night, or those areas which are secluded from the rest of the city or town.
Be cautious of your belongings: It’s unfortunate but petty thefts can easily take place when people are crowded hence one should be very cautious with their possessions. Do not take valuable items to the beach and instead if you have to, you should use a portable locker or a water proof pouch.
If you follow these safety measures and pay adequate attention to our surrounding, you can spend a nice and safe evening at Barcelona beaches. Nevertheless, let me recall the universal saying that better safe than sorry.
