In the few years before COVID, there was an increase in muggings and thefts involving violence, but compared to other major European cities like Paris or Rome, Barcelona is still a very safe city.
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Although Barcelona is largely a secure city, some parts are best avoided, particularly after the sun sets. As a visitor to this vibrant city, it's important to be mindful of the risk of pickpocketing and bag theft in high-traffic tourist locales such as Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell.
Like many cities, Barcelona's safest areas tend to be the more affluent barrios. This includes Eixample and Poblenou. No one barrio in Barcelona should be avoided at all costs. In general, all neighborhoods have plenty of safe areas to live in.
Sagrada Família named World's Most Beautiful Building by tourists. Barcelona is the sixth-best city in the world, according to the latest report from Canadian consultancy firm Resonance. The almost ideal European city was the poster child of global over-tourism and its solutions, the agency states.
In general, Barcelona is a cheaper city than Paris. When it comes to wining & dining, you're more likely to find affordable options, and the accommodation and shopping is cheaper too.