Introduction
Barcelona is the CAPITAL of Catalonia in Spain and is one of the most famous tourist attractions owing to the great architecture, history and culture. But when one is having a trip to a new city, safety is supposed to be the number one thing to look at. As a result, in this blog post, we will reveal the sides of Barcelona safety for tourists and give you necessary tips for safe travelling.
Overall Safety Situation
Barcelona as any other big city has its number of crimes but it is generally safe for tourists. The city has done everything to enhance security measures on the same to provide safety and security to the visitors. However, it is worth keeping a few key points in mind:
- Keep a close watch and be safe particularly when in large areas that attract a lot of tourist traffic.
- One should not display ownership of wealth within the compound to reduce cases of theft of some items like jeweleries, cameras etc.
- Also be cautious when traveling by bus, train or taxi as theft through pick pocketing is widespread.
Places to Be Wary Of neighbor hoods
While Barcelona is generally safe, there are a few neighborhoods that have higher crime rates and require extra caution:
El Raval
They add that people have described El Raval as slightly dangerous and did point out that he has been more cases of theft and robbery in the area. One should try to be alert in this area and should avoid lonely trips in the evening or night in this area.
La Barceloneta
A special attention should be paid to La Barceloneta, the beach area where numerous tourists go. However they can boast with low crime rate, however be careful for pick pockets on the beach and in areas with crowds.
Transportation Safety
Getting around Barcelona can be both convenient and safe if you follow these guidelines:
Hire vehicles from well established taxi companies or use the conventional short distance transportation facilities such as Uber, Lyft, etc.
Do not take unlicensed cabs and unauthorized vehicles for traveling.
Beware of your property while travelling with public transport especially while in the bus or train especially during rush hours.
Important Emergency Numbers
Of course, it’s wise to keep the numbers of emergency services companies to which you can turn in an emergency when traveling. In Barcelona, the essential numbers to remember are:
Emergency Service
Number
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire Department
112
Safe Tourism Tips
Here are some additional tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip to Barcelona:
- Its unbelievable but until you go there, avoid any practices that are associated with the local people’s norms.
- For security reasons, it is advised to safe your personal belongings, passport and other important document in hotel safe.
- This means that one should be alert of any local news or any possible protests that might hinder a persons or groups movement in a given area.
- Spanish or Catalan is widely spoken in this part of the world; so, it’s useful to know a couple of phrases.
- Trust your instincts. If a situation gives you the ‘creeps’ get out of it.
Conclusion
In as much as there are potential risks all over the world, Barcelona is equally safe for tourists. The life of Neapolitan people reflects their true and sincere passion to life which can be enjoyed without limits if to adhere to necessary safety measures and pay attention to some particularities. Safety always comes first and you should take necessary measures to avoid danger. Enjoy your trip to Barcelona!