2006-10-14 06:12:55 · 7 answers · asked by aim_a_tola_3 2 in Travel ➔ Spain ➔ Other - Spain
It's a great place to live now.
2006-10-14 06:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've lived in Barcelona for 5 years and have never experienced a crime. However, that doesn't mean there isn't any - the Ramblas, Plaça Reial and Sants Station are all notorious for pickpocketing.
What I would say is that as long as you are careful you´ll be ok. Don´t flaunt anything too expensive, keep bags, cameras and mobile phones close to you and fastened.
Violent crime is far less frequent than somewhere like the UK for instance, but there are occasionly riots, which you´re better avoiding.
2006-10-16 01:23:02 · answer #2 · answered by catalunya07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Abuela Nanny said be careful where you leave your bag and keep a good hold on it when using the crowded metro. If you make yourself an obvious "guiri" (the negative reference to foreigners) you are an easier mark sometimes. People say to avoid "La Mina" so I have. Apart from that I've loved living in the Barcelona area for the last 18 years and look forward to many more.
2006-10-15 23:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by custers_nemesis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On general terms Barcelona is as safe as any other large city..
I visit there as often as I can (I live in southern Spain).
As in any metropolis, watch where you go at late night. Other than that, just watch your purse wherever you go....Don't hang it on the back of a chair.
Basrcelona is a magnificent city to visit and to live there too!
2006-10-14 14:59:44 · answer #4 · answered by abuela Nany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I continually regarded after my luggage eg on tube/metro i saved it in front of me, continually closed up. the sole project I ever had replaced into in Barcelona whilst a gypsy woman got here as much as me and tried to pin a flower on my, fortuitously it replaced into in regards to the sole time i replaced into vacationing with a buddy who pulled me aside and confirmed me the different woman arising from at the back of. you may ignore approximately every person who comes as much as you and tries to distract you. shop your luggage in front in crowded delivery. shop your valubles interior the main bag and not on outer wallet. basically be smart and observant. I had no longer something taken or had any problems apart from that one incident which replaced into 5 seconds of my life.
2016-12-26 19:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by schneir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great place see http://www.spain4uk.co.uk/places/barcelona.htm
2006-10-14 08:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by derf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-14 06:15:01 · answer #7 · answered by Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋