BARCELONA    INFORMATION AND USEFUL ADVICE

PICKPOCKETS

Beware of thieves and pickpockets.  As transport professionals, we are often directly or indirectly confronted with this issue. From time to time, a colleague, a customer, a hotel employee, or even ourselves may become victims or witnesses of a theft or attempted theft.

Pickpockets are not limited to tourist hotspots in Barcelona, such as the Gothic Quarter or Barceloneta. They also operate in the Eixample and in areas farther from the city center. Even Montserrat and Barcelona Airport are not exempt, especially given the large number of tourists and international travelers present there.

Of course, the fact that thieves can appear anywhere does not mean they are everywhere. In most cases, pickpockets act discreetly, often without the victim noticing anything at all. Still, with a little common sense and caution, you can greatly reduce the chances of becoming a target.

For example, if you are sitting on a café terrace or waiting in a train station, always keep an eye on your phone and bag. On the metro or in crowded areas, it is best to carry your bag in front of you rather than on your back. If a stranger approaches you on the street to ask for information, it is usually safer to move away. And if you are in a stationary vehicle, be mindful that someone could quickly open a door or reach through a window to grab an item and run off.

SIDEWALKS AND ZEBRA CROSSINGS

When walking down the street, be careful. Despite the bike paths, scooters or bicycles are still running on the sidewalks, in both directions and without respecting the safety rules. On a zebra crossing, when crossing a bike path, keep in mind that some bikes do not respect your priority. Also watch out for motorcycles and cars that tend not to let you through

RESTAURANTS - BARS - NIGHT CLUBS - FLEA MARKETS

-There are plenty of places to go out and have fun in Barcelona. In addition, the offer evolves, some places are transformed and new ones appear. As we can not put them all on our page, we have selected those where we have accompanied our customers. They have always left satisfied and some have even returned. If we learn that someone did not like an establishment for a serious reason, we would remove it from the list. There are places for all tastes, terraces overlooking the sea, the city, etc.
-There are several markets in Barcelona, including the flea market at Plaza Blanquerna. It is held on the second Sunday of every month. In Diagonal Mar district, near Poble Nou, is the Palo Alto market, open the first weekend of every month. At the Sant Antoni market you can find books, records, etc. every Sunday.