Where to avoid staying in Barcelona?

You should also avoid staying outside of city center; it's not worth traveling into the city each day. In terms of safety, El Raval and El Born are most known for pickpockets and petty crimes, though El Born is still considered a popular place. How not to look like a tourist in Barcelona?



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La Rambla is the boundary between the quarters of Barri Gòtic, to the east, and El Raval, to the west. Barcelona's safest areas tend to be the more affluent neighborhoods, such as Eixample, Poble Sec, and Poblenou.

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Gràcia is the best place to escape the tourists, with its tranquil plazas and cafés full of locals and an appealing small-town atmosphere. Barceloneta has the closest beach to the center of Barcelona, within easy walking distance from Las Ramblas. It's also Barcelona's longest beach, and popular with families.

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The Bari Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is arguably the most desirable area to stay in, which is why it gets so much foot traffic. It's close to many of Barcelona's most popular attractions and has many great restaurants—another reason why people love it.

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Barcelona essential pickpocket safety tips:
  1. Don't carry your wallet in a back pocket.
  2. Don't put phones, cameras on tables at cafes.
  3. Wear your backpack on the front in touristy areas.
  4. Always keep bags closed and on your lap at cafes/coffee bars.
  5. Be wary of any strangers approaching you or touching you.


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The best time to visit Barcelona is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to June) and fall (September to October). During these months, the weather is generally mild, sunny, and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 60°F (15°C) to 80°F (27°C).

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One of the best things about staying in a hotel on La Rambla is you will be in the heart of the city, and therefore close to most of the main tourist attractions: the Cathedral is a few minutes walk, as is the MACBA, several other art galleries, Plaça de Catalunya, plenty of shops and close to the beach.

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Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day (or a fourth, or a fifth…). If you can spare only one full day for the city, it will be a scramble, but a day you'll never forget.

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The Eixample District is one of the most comfortable areas to stay in Barcelona. Mainly because there's always a restaurant, shop, supermarket or bar at walking distance. The Eixample is also famous for having one of the most dinamic shopping districts of the city.

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Barcelona is a very walkable city. We could stroll through the differernt neighborhoods first hand and get a feel for the local markets and shops. Of course a stop at the open air market of La Boqueria is a must.

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Yes, Barcelona and Madrid is safe for tourism, but tourists can be easy prey for pickpockets. There is little violent crime and few unsafe areas but compared to barcelona, Madrid is safe destination but it is also huge city! Both are very beautiful cities in Spain.

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As far as travel prices are concerned, Barcelona isn't cheap, but it isn't too terribly expensive either. In this guide, we'll cover typical Barcelona travel costs for food, accommodation, sights, and extras so you can better budget your trip.

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The Ramblas, or Las Ramblas when you're in Spain, is one of the most famous and iconic boulevards of Barcelona.

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The Ramblas, or Las Ramblas when you're in Spain, is one of the most famous and iconic boulevards of Barcelona. Stretching for approximately 1.2km from the Port Vell to Placa Catalunya, this street is hugely popular with both locals and travellers alike and provides one of the main thoroughfares of the city.

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