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harvey15
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Aug 22, 2007

Everyone goes on about the pickpockets but it should not ruin your holiday. Buy a cross your shoulder bag, "man bag". All the locals have them as they are tricky to steal from. Areas most likely to be stolen from are La Ramblas and the Sagrada Familia as at both places you are distracted and surrounded by lots of people. Beware in these two spots and relax in the rest of Barcelona. If you want to be ultra cautious buy a money belt, if you are a man wear it around your chest making it near impossible to be stolen.
I felt safe in Barcelona in all places except La Rambla and that was probably just me being wary of all the warnings I had before I left. Buy your bag and enjoy.

2 comments

harvey15 says:

Unfortunately you are right, these people are good at being bad. It is just a matter of reducing the possibilities for pick pockets though. If you do all that you can and they still get you then you have to hold your hands up. It is a little like making sure you close your doors and windows at home. Yes you may still get burgled but you do your best and hope these people will go for easier targets instead.
I have had my wallet taken before from a velcro fastened pair of shorts so I know a) how sickening it is b) how good these scum are at taking your money without you realising it.
I have every sympathy with you

Posted on: Sep 30, 2009

shazzan01 says:

My husband WAS wearing a zipped shoulder bag but we were caught by the bird poo scam in the Parc Guell, they managed to unzip his bag, take his wallet out (had a velcro fastening), take his euros only, put wallet back and zip bag up without him noticing!! These people are very clever, do not underestimate them!

Posted on: Sep 24, 2009

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Avoiding pickpockets Blogs

dothoin

Oct 06, 2009

Try to avoid standing near the doorways of trains as groups of pickpockets can rush at you when the doors open. 5. Before you set off on a trip, pare down the contents of your handbag or wallet ��" the smaller the bulge, the less likely pickpockets are to covet… Top ten cities to be pickpocketed in (Trip Advisor)