Unfortunately, some years ago Barcelona started gaining a bad reputation of a city packed with pick-pockets, and while we aren’t leaving in hell yet, we can’t say it’s a completely 100% city either – after all, this is a big city. However, by following some essential safety tips you can prevent being targeted and stay safe in Barcelona. In this tag you’ll find all our blog posts talking about safety. Make sure to read them before you come, to be aware of the situations that are likely to be more risky, and how to avoid or minimize them. Have a safe vacation with us!
RAVAL BARCELONA WILD DISTRICT El Raval is the district of the Barcelona Old Town located East of La Rambla, mainly between La Rambla and the Poblesec and Sant Antoni districts. Originally it was a land of farming and facilities that didn’t fit in a tight walled city (and that locals preferred away from them), such …
Barcelona Raval District: Safety & Sites To Visit Read More »
NO FEAR I had a post ready to go with a refreshing Gazpacho recipe for today, but in the light of the recent tragic events in Barcelona, I felt I had to do something else. This is in memory of the people who perished in La Rambla and the fishing town of Cambrils after the attacks …
ENGLISH SPEAKING PHARMACIES IN BARCELONA OPEN ON SUNDAYS I hope you won’t need them, but when travelling occasionally it might be necessary to get some drugs, for either a stomach ache, or a headache, or some skin issue… This is why today I am sharing with you where to find pharmacies open on Sundays in Barcelona. …
Today we are having a guest post by travel blogger Sindhu. Since many of the Barcelona visitors arrive to Barcelona by air, when she offered to write this post I thought her tips would be valuable. Enjoy it and be safe! SAFETY TIPS FOR AIR TRAVEL Travel by air has become the most common form …
BARCELONA TRAVEL: TRAVEL SAFE! In today’s post we want to teach you how to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona so you can have a safe and happy vacation. Although things are not as bad as they were some years ago, Barcelona is still a big city and you must follow some travel safety rules to avoid …
BEACH SAFETY TIPS FOR A HAPPY BEACH TIME Is there anything better after a long day sightseeing in Barcelona than enjoying the last sun rays of the day and refreshing your body in the Mediterranean sea? Barcelona has 4km of beach (about 2.5 miles) that are there for you to enjoy. However, neglecting beach safety common sense …
