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rimu1 · 05-17-2007, 11:05 PM

I spent a week in Barcelona last November and didn't have a problem but did meet several who had bags snatched or pockets picked.
I was advised not to wear jewellery, good idea anywhere in European large cities, and keep all cash and credit cards secure and use a "day purse/wallet" for incidentals. Don't be seen fishing around for cash.

Backpack on the front in the subway is a good idea too. I have not ever been in som many crowded streets as in barcelona shopping in late Novemebr. it was a real crush and concern because of pick pockets but maybe I was lucky but nothing bad happened, only good. it's a great city.

05-17-2007, 11:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
rimu1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woy Woy - Australia, it's so good they named it twice Posts: 5	Re: Barcelona crime rate I spent a week in Barcelona last November and didn't have a problem but did meet several who had bags snatched or pockets picked. I was advised not to wear jewellery, good idea anywhere in European large cities, and keep all cash and credit cards secure and use a "day purse/wallet" for incidentals. Don't be seen fishing around for cash. Backpack on the front in the subway is a good idea too. I have not ever been in som many crowded streets as in barcelona shopping in late Novemebr. it was a real crush and concern because of pick pockets but maybe I was lucky but nothing bad happened, only good. it's a great city.