Safety rules

Tuesday, 03 November 2009 14:35

Barcelona Information

First of all it is worthwhile to mention that Barcelona is a relatively safe city. Although the city has experienced a huge boom during the last decade it has remained a calm city, still very friendly to the millions of visitors that come from all over the world.

However, there are some things that you should be aware of when you arrive for the first time to Barcelona:

1. Never carry your valuable things in a hand bag. This is the most frequent incident related with safety in Barcelona – tourists carrying cash, credit cards, expensive phones in hand bags, leave them on the floor for a moment, in a bar or a shop, turn away and in a few seconds it is gone.
   
   
2. Pick pocketing is the next most frequent crime that takes place in Barcelona. It mainly happens in crowded places,for instance in the Metro during rush hours. Don’t let anybody approach you too closely or touch you or make any other bodily contact, even if they seem to just be friendly. This friendly hug will become in fact be an opportunity to rob you.
   
   
3. Although violent acts against tourist are very rare in Barcelona,you should be careful when you walk in the old city through the small streets and alleys. Do not get into discussions with drunk people and especially do not initiate fights. If somebody tells you something just ignore him and keep walking to your destination.
   
   
4. If you happen to be involved in an incident of robbery or crime, especially in the old city, just shout loudly, it is very possible that an undercover policeman is near and he will come fast to your help.
   
   
5. Policemen rarely approach tourists so if this happens there is a big chance that they are not real policemen. It happens from time to time some criminals dress up in police uniform and ask for touristsr wallets as a ploy to steal their money from them. NEVER hand money or your wallet to a policeman, you are not obliged to show him anything other than you passport.
   
   
6. It may sound stupid but comply with the traffic and pedestrian circulation rules! Be aware where you cross the street, don´t forget traffic is comes from the opposite directio to the UK and like Britain don’t cross the street when the man is red. People drive fast in Barcelona!
   
   
7. Whether you stay in a hotel or you rent a holiday apartment in Barcelona, never leave valuable objects and cash money in your room. Normally nothing should happen but from time to time there are complaints, especially in hotels.

Except from these few things to be aware of, Barcelona is a very calm city, locals are very friendly and helpful. You shouldn’t be worried when you visit Barcelona, as there are few cities in the world that are safer than our city, as long as you take the precautions mentioned above.

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