Caught an older woman at Las Ramblas who looked as if she’d just stepped out of a Channel catalogue trying to slip her hand into my wife’s bag. Don’t be fooled by appearances.
Paradise - lived here 7 years and love it . Most tourists stay near La Rambla (tourist trap - worst part of the city) and judge the city from that. But still mainly good vibes there.
Never been so on edge anywhere in the world as I was in Barcelona. When I was there it was absolutely mobbed, never been in a place so busy. It just felt like you would be robbed. Honestly feel safer in Possilpark.
Great advice Kevin Though we think this is a beautiful city you have to be aware of your belongings as in any city in Europe You should have done a hop on/off bus tour as it’s a great way to see & learn about the architecture & areas x👍👍
Beautiful city but virtually everyone has had or knows people who've been there and had problems with thieves. Someone i know was there with her friends and a gang of lads ran at them and dragged their bags off their shoulders. Having said that, it hasn't stopped me from visiting as it's worth it, lovely city.
Kevin, get yourself down La Rambla to port area, along to Brecoleta beach and to Ciutadella Park for a few videos. Also, the Plaza Espana with the Las Arenas Bullring shopping centre. You can walk up the Avenida del Paral Lel from the front 👍
Maybe someit to add to your vids, say about the tourist spots, eg cathedredals, boating ports, museums, great watching you johanne from pollock glasgow x
We where pick pocketed in Barcelona was distracted in McDonald’s my husbands wallet taken out of is pocket and i was stood behind him☹️went to the police station loads of people reporting thefts have to be honest spoil our holiday x
My favourite city, famous for the unique amazing Guidi buildings, cathedral and park you have to see. The market near the Ramblas is a must.🐟 The Gothic quarter, the English store, 🚠 and so much more
I have a friend there that l visit, so been umpteen times & never had a problem. But l've seen loads.....l don't wear a watch, don't carry a wallet & just have enough cash for my needs. Everybody knows the problem, if you want to make yourself a target then that's up to you, l am of no interest to a thief. Crimes are assessed on a financial loss, so petty crime pretty much doesn't count, the shark goes where the fishes are...
Went there in 1986 , the old man was pickpocketed by thieves masquerading as Nuns of all things . Handing out flowers , he chased the woman up the street and caught her, handed her in to the police who let her go .
Also was in salou at the fuertaventura park went to take a picture of ma mrs n wee girl at th waterfsll 3 wee guys standing aboot offering to take of you and your familly ...not a chance a said 😅😅
Went to blanes with stmarys boys club back in 96 and it was horrendous wee guys way machetes stealing your caps 3 of the boys nearly got trampled to death by a mob of a hundred cahsing them we where only under 12s ffs horrible bastards
Well you know it's the flower sellers sniff my flowers then gone we were dipped and beware MC Donald's very very dodgy la Ramblis is terrible and there's the pea men oh by the way there's aC/A. Store as well you're better going to Tarragona the trains are worse 29 stops a night ware
