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Went to Barcelona a couple years ago. Was having breakfast with my wife in a cafe, left my bag on the chair next to me. Next thing I see is some normal looking bloke walking over with his coat in his hand, leaning over the chair to look at the menu on the wall.
What he was really doing was covering my bag with his coat and feeling for valuables inside using his other hand.
Luckily some locals noticed this and basically told him to fuck off, which he promptly did. If it wasn't for them I'm not sure if I would have realised what was happening before it was too late!
Always carry bags to the front of you, never towards the road, don't fall asleep anywhere, and stay on the main roads. A colleague and I even gave chase to some kid who stole a bloke's wallet, but then the kid started flashing a razor blade around, I guess with the threat that we didn't know where it had been. We got his wallet back at least, minus the cash. He was a Spanish tourist, and had fallen asleep in the Retiro park.
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Madrid:- The Area close to Sol, Gran Via, and Plaza Mayor can get risky at night. It is a big city with plenty of nightlife elsewhere. Chueca (gay area), Alonso Martinez, La Latina and BArrio de Las Letras are all fun and safe.
Barcelona:- Las Ramblas is famous for pickpockets from Eastern Europe of Romany origins. The TV has documented several gangs and it is a problem (Granada can be as well). Don´t let yourself get distracted by people in that area, as they are very fast and children run through crowds quickly. Travelers belt under T shirt not a bad idea if your going to be drinking or having a few spliffs. Don´t know Barcelona well enough to advise on other areas.
I've been to Italy, Germany, Poland, Hungary, The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria without any of that
I'm pretty vigilant, but I ask for a lot of directions etc when I'm about, which doesn't sound too clever for Spain
Presumably on El Fretboardo they are discussing how not to get robbed when visiting London.
Not so much street crime, although being out late at night in the wrong part of any city can be a problem.
I park the bikes pretty much anywhere I like in Europe and I'm a lot less careful than in central London (no disc lock for example).
Just be sensible- don't flash your cash and be careful late at night especially when you've had a few.
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Yup. Favourite trick is for a gaggle of friendly hookers (or pretend hookers) to approach and offer services while clutching at a fella's fella. One tends to ignore one's wallet pocket when one's private kingdom is being invaded. Make it hard to get at.
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Las Ramblas is famous for pickpockets -some are so obvious they are almost a tourist attraction - no need to be scared just be vigilant -I have never seen any violence.
I would rather walk down Las Ramblas than Peckham High street.
The only other place to be slightly careful is Port Olympico at night and some of the tiny backstreets of the Barri Gottica.
All of the Diagonal ,Pedralbes ,Montjuic and Palacio areas are totally safe -and this is where most fo the sightseeing is -inc the NOU CAMP which is in Pedralbes.
If you don't go you will ,miss Europe's best city.
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Donald Trump needs kicking out of a helicopter
I'm personally responsible for all global warming
Offset:"A little heavy on the hyperbole"
Get the tourist bus around the city to get your bearings. Visit Gaudi's Segrada Familiar - the most extraordinary building, La Pedrera, and Park Guell. Check apps for good restaurants.
I'm not sure why it's the best city in Europe, but I would like to go and it's a shame that you have to risk a couple of hundred euros walking around