Category » Safety in Barcelona

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1. Contact Details For Police Station Near Las Ramblas in Barcelona?
   Q: I had my bag stolen near Las Ramblas and need to get a reference number to give to my insurance company. Can you give me the address and contact details for the Police station that will deal with crime incidents in this area. A: The name for "Police Report" of a crime in which you were a vic ...
2. Visitor Feedback on Pickpockets in Barcelona and Safety Tips
   Q: I read you email about safety on the street before going to Barcelona recently and found it really helpful. My partner and I always wore our bags over our bodies and our money separately and generally tried not to look like obvious tourists. We were beginning to think that maybe it had all b ...
3. Safe Area For Accommodation In Barcelona?
   Q: I am thinking of staying in Barcelona for my holidays and am looking at accommodation in three areas: (i) Sagrada Familia; (ii) Castelldefels; (iii) Just off Las Ramblas. The place just off Las Ramblas is the cheapest, but I would like to know if there is a lot of theft in this area? I am a ...
4. Are There Mosquitoes In Barcelona, Spain?
   Q: Do you get mosquitoes in Barcelona? I am visiting next week and wonder if I need a plug in repellent for my room? A: In the summer you may find some mosquitoes in Barcelona however the city generally does not have a mosquito problem unlike many other cities in warmer climates. As a precauti ...
5. Re Issuing Lost Police Report
   Q: Hi, I was pick- pocketed in Barcelona on the 23rd of April. I made a police report and took it back with me to the UK. My insurance company wanted me to send it to them with an account of what happened, so I did, however, it seems to be lost in the post and I have no copy of it. I have the re ...
6. Car safety in Barcelona
   Q: We are visiting Barcelona for Easter and will be driving from France. I have read all the safety tips and we are world travellers, so do everything to minimise the chance of muggings, theft, etc. However, I read the reports on car tyres being slashed and as we have a French number plate, is t ...
7. English Speaking Telephone Line For Making A Police Report In Barcelona
   Q: Whilst visiting Barcelona I was unfortunatly mugged. I reported it to the police and my insurer, who have mislaid the information. I have tried to contact the police to get a copy of the police report but cannot find an email adress, can you help? A: The official Spanish police website is gi ...
8. Personal Safety in Barcelona
   Q: I'll be traveling to Barcelona in 2 weeks. I've read about the safety tips, which I've found very useful. I'm an Asian, will it be easier for pick pockets to single me out as a victim? Thanks. A: Hello, I would say don´t worry too much about this because Barcelona is a truly multi-cult ...
9. Safest Way To Carry Personal Items in Barcelona?
   Q: What's the safest way to carry day items with you in the city? (Camera, wallet, ID, sunglasses, water, etc.) What is a bumbag? Is it a knapsack worn on the back? A: The first rule is to only take around the things you need for the day. In terms of cash take just the amount of money you need. ...