Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is located in the north-eastern part of the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Spain is also the capital of the region known as Catalonia. Catalan and Castilian are two official languages spoken in Barcelona. Barcelona can be a city of Picasso and Miro and it is also a House of parks and landscapes, beaches and fine restaurants museums, a trip to Barcelona can be a journey of discovery. Barcelona is a very beautiful city and also regarded as a multicultural city of Spain.
When you think of Barcelona, what usually comes to mind? The wonderful Catalan port located between the mountains and the sea? The beautiful city of modernism and design imbued with warm sun and carefree lifestyle? The powered wine, beer and champagne cosmopolitan city of tapas bars and parties? Yes, this is really.
However, irrespective of this idealistic vision, visitors are now increasingly aware of a growing problem that nobody should ignore how actually is concerning the reputation of the Catalan capital city is. we are talking about urban safety in Barcelona.
This terrible problem has become a matter of public interest and is mainly hitting tourist sites. Pickpockets and thieves are becoming more experienced by the day and people are often attacked for their cell phones or getting snatched their purses. Many have been robbed within minutes of arriving at the airports of Barcelona, bus or railway stations.
Some good news is that local authorities are aware of this problem and are taking the necessary measures to restore confidence among locals and tourists alike.
However, even if something is being done to stop this obstacle to the fundamental right of people to a quiet walk, there are some important steps that you should follow to avoid becoming a victim and wasting precious time to spend hours filing a complaint with one of the police stations in Barcelona. Much better to spend your time exploring and, of course, enjoy!
In order to avoid becoming a victim, here are some helpful hints:
Do not carry large amounts of cash when you leave your apartment or hotel.
Don't let anyone invade your personal space, while walking on the streets (if they seem suspicious or less).
Wear the bag diagonally across the chest and avoid wearing it on the shoulder. If possible, keep a hand on it at all times. If you need a backpack, wear on the front and back is not as it should normally be worn.
Although it is important that you have a valid identity document, such as a passport with you, in case you decide to go shopping and you need to pay with a credit card, it is not recommended to carry your Passport with you. Make a photocopy of it and keep it in a safe place in your bag.
If you still want to take your passport or other identity documents with you, think about copy and leave the photocopy in your apartment or hotel.
Carry your wallets and purses in front pockets and the pockets. You'll be surprised how easy it is to grab a wallet or purse from a back pocket and before realizing, then the author will be long gone.
Whenever you leave a taxi bus, metro or taxi, remember to take all your belongings with you. If you are carrying a laptop, always keep near you and never leave your luggage or any other valuables unattended.
It cannot be stressed enough that even the busiest, safest places (including bars and restaurants), it is a potential target, so be aware at all times.
Remember, the thieves are so expert that it takes them seconds to act without anyone noticing. Don't trust a single payment. Try using a combination of cash, travellers ' cheques and credit cards to pay during the trip. The safest way to travel is to bring travellers cheques. In case you didn't know-you are insured if they are stolen.
These are important aspects to remember nowadays during the trip, but not only in Barcelona, but throughout the world. Tourists are easy targets, so be careful.
Although it's important to remember all this, please, not paranoid. Just be reasonable-you don't need to pick up the latest digital SLR camera down the small alleys, or carry 2,000 € cash in a wallet hung out from the back pocket of his pants.
Just remember that thieves looking for an easy target, so just think a little bit and make sure you're not one of them. Then you can go out and really enjoy this magnificent city of modernism, mountain, sea, great weather, Sun, tapas and cava. Barcelona never sleeps-make sure you do, quietly!
