 Barcelona crime rate is over hyped
it seems some people on this forum are spreading a bit of scaremongering. Barcelona is a lovely city and i've been going there almost every year without anything ever happening to me.
Just like anywhere there are areas to avoid like the Gothic Quarter of the Old Town which is known for its pickpockets. It's a bit of a shame because this area is dates back to the medieval era and has beautiful winding streets.
the Gothic Quarter is packed with tourists wall to wall checking out the little shops and not paying attention which makes them perfect targets for pickpockets. To be honest, I blame tourists for being so careless. |