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Barcelona Safety Guide - essential reading for safe holidays in Barcelona

Barcelona is definitely a beautiful and exciting to be in. I lived and worked there for some time and would recommend it as a place to be visited if you have the opportunity.

All major cities have their bad sides, and Barcelona is no exception. There are pickpockets, swindlers, thieves of the bag, and others who prey on tourists.

So I've compiled A list of ten possible hazards that you should consider.

1) The first tip is probably the most important.

Avoid advertising the fact you are a tourist.

Standing in the middle of the street, looking lost, with a large map up in the air is like a beacon sending Mr. picking and pocket you ATM is a journey waiting to be emptied!

Taking some precautions be lower in situations prevents unnecessary.

I suggest you do not dress touriste chez! Notice what the locals are using and mix, as much as possible. I'm not saying go out and buy a whole new wardrobe Catalan, but not avoid looking like a tourist as much as possible.

If you need to refer to a map, then simply step into a store, bank, or cafeteria and take the map out there. Do not wave around in the street like a matador with the red cape!

2) Always take account of your belongings and where they are.

Pickpockets are there, working in groups, and are quick.

I always carry a "secondary" wallet when traveling. Leave all your items back at the hotel, locked in the safe. When you go out during the day or for a meal at night, put only the amount of money you think you will need a "cheap wallet secondary, or purse. This way if you do not steal have lost everything. Also, do not carry your wallet in your back pocket. Put it in the front pocket which is deeper and easier to monitor.

If you're carrying a purse, backpack, purse or do not have it in the back or on his shoulder.

Take off the backpack the front, and the bag under his arm. This applies especially when standing on the subway or walking down the Ramblas. I have seen the thieves standing behind you, unzip a pocket of a backpack and take what they can get. Usually they do not realize until the next time you need something from her bag. They are so good! It will also reduce the straps of your handbag and grab you. Less subtle but more effective!

Outside the session 3) for a meal or a drink, be aware that it can be addressed by people selling something, or simply asking for money. Do not leave your purse in which it can be easily removed or tampered with. Do not leave anything of value, like a camera or wallet in the table. Unless, of course I do not want more!

A friend of mine was the victim of someone who went from table to table selling cards. The letters that had he taught most of their portfolio that had foolishly left sitting at the table. When he took orders to leave merely took the portfolio that was under them.

4) If you are alone at night walking back to his hotel, stick to the main streets are well lit. Do not try a shorter route by the side dark alleys.

5) The metro area is a target for pickpockets. These work in pairs or more.

A particularly careful maneuver not represented as a step on and off the subway. One thief will be in front of you and step on the train and one behind you. The front bow before you and block which move on transport. It reaches back and grabs his ankles or legs. Then try to beat your hands away, and as you are inclined to do his accomplice behind you will lift his wallet from his pocket. Then, just as the doors closed transport jumping off the train on the platform, leaving stranded on the train, no to catch.

6) Another scam involves someone coming and explains that a step of birds that just left the business on your back! Then offer for help clean out and suggest you take off your jacket. It aims to clean up the mess while doing it offensive and he is lifting the wallet from his jacket! This really happens!

7) A scam that you see being played regularly on Las Ramblas is one that involves a man, three cups and a pea.

The work of this "particular is as old as the hills and is used in the world by scam artists so if you fall on this, then do not deserve any sympathy!

The main player is asking people to bet money on the location of the PEA, as it moves around the tops of a makeshift table. You follow his 'magic' hands of management and surprisingly close to pick the cup that the pea is hidden under the weather, every one.

People around you are betting, some winners and some losers. We encourage you to try your luck and you can be successful with your small first bet. But as soon as the bets become more big happening? People around you are also in the thymus, causing a commotion to attract someone gullible enough to try their luck. They are not making bets real. DO NOT PLAY THE GAME. YOU LOSE EVERY TIME.

Be wary of anyone asking for a light for a cigarette. It is safer to say no.

A potential thief is looking for a way to start some kind of interaction. They ask you where you are, steer the conversation to the topic of football and before which are showing a team of Barcelona "celebration" outside of you. This involves body contact along the lines of five-year high high spirit, embraces, and ultimately, lifting your wallet!

9) An area to be aware of which shows the seedier side of Barcelona is the southern end of Las Ramblas, near the monument of Christopher Columbus. At night and early morning hours this area is filled with prostitutes and drug dealers.

10) When you relax on the beach, go back to being aware of your belongings. If you have the headphones, sleeping, or go swimming in the water, increasing property vulnerable. The thieves will be attentive to such situations and have a chance if you have to help themselves.

So you have ten great tips to consider if you are considering a visit to one of Europe's most beautiful cities and exciting. That is certainly not my intention to scare you into thinking Barcelona is a dangerous place.

Because it is not.

Nevertheless, like all great cities, have their negative aspects, which I have called their attention. I intend to warn you against potential hazards that exist. And with this information I hope your stay in Barcelona is free of any accounts travel horror.

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