Category » Safety in Barcelona

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1. 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 ...
2. 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 ...
3. 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. ...
4. 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 ...
5. 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 ...
6. 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 ...
7. 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 ...
8. 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 ...
9. 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 ...