Posted by edux127 on April 21, 2008
I am tired of hearing everyday, new cases of robberies, pick pocketing, thiefs, etc. in Barcelona! We need to do something, and I propose to collect signatures to present them in the City Council.
Everyday, thousands of tourists in Barcelona get the vacations ruined because of the lack of security in the city center, while goverment just car about ticketing bad parked cars or even the most evil danger of fast bicicle riders…
Since nor the police, nor the goverment are going to do anything by the moment, here goes some secuity tips to be followed if you dont want to contribute with your savings to the thiefs collective of Barcelona:
- Never carry with you a lot of money. The risk to be a victim of a pick pocket in Barcelona is extremely high. Bring just some Euros for the day, and leave the rest at the security box of your hotel.
- Pay a lot of attention to your personal things in places with a lot of people, as Las Ramblas, the Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, subway, etc…
- Keep a meter of distance between and ANY stranger who comes to you for ANY reason. Pick pockets thiefs are not very clever, and they use stupid excuses to get in touch with you, like playing a ball between your feed, and meanwhile, they take your wallet away; also I saw once in Park Guell a couple of thiefs that threw something similar to a bird shit, and then tried to clean it, and the pockets of the tourists… I advised them, and avoid the action, thought.
- If driving, NEVER STOP by any excuse. Sometimes, someone will tell you that you have a flat tire. NEVER, NEVER stop! If you do, probably you will lose the luggage, and it is a really bad inconvenience.
- Dont explore the RAVAL neighbourhood. It is VERY dangerours. Zones to avoid in the center: RAVAL, and everything at the left of the Ramblas. The are inside the streets Via Layetana, Princesa Street, Sant Pere Mes Alt and Comerç st. I will soon publish a map with the DANGER areas of Barcelona.
- In restaurants, bars, cafes, never leave the hand bag behind you. It is better to fire the bag…
I will propose to add your comment about how you were robbed in Barcelona, the street name, and explain what happened. I will send it to the City Council when I have some of them.
Good luck!!
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Posted by edux127 on November 12, 2006
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Posted by edux127 on October 13, 2006
My friends stayed there for a week in November 2005 a couple with 2 small children. In their case, they had the run of the entire apartment — bathroom, kitchen and living area might be shared by up to 2 other guests. The building is modern, the apartment much more than generous for travelers. The price was hard to beat, although the camel-trading of my friend negotiated them into honoring their published rates, which were for 2004. They had one thing happen that did cause me some concern. My friend´s bag was stolen with the key to the apartment(a common problem in Barcelona, so be sure to carry a money belt or purse around your neck). The key had the address of the Marina Beach Bed and Breakfast Barcelona so they insisted the lock be changed. The owners took care of this inmediatly while they were out, and they got the key in less than one hour. Excellent service!
I would recommend this Bed and Breakfast in Barcelona to everybody.
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Posted by edux127 on October 3, 2006
Next, treat yourself to a room at one of Barcelona’s best hotels, the Hotel Arts, built for the 1992 Olympics. In preparation for hosting the Olympics, Barcelona created an entirely new neighborhood along its waterfront and the 183-acre area now includes modern apartments (once used to house Olympic athletes), offices, malls, an aquarium, a marina and the five-star Hotel Arts. The 42-story, 450-room hotel is part of the Ritz-Carlton chain, with all the style, services and amenities associated with that name. The rooms are decorated in soothing whites and neutrals, with contemporary furniture and lavish marble baths. A panel of buttons beside the bed puts the adjusting of all room lights and even the window coverings at one’s fingertips. Rooms offer striking views of the Mediterranean or the city. Contemporary art adorns the walls and every few days the exquisite modern floral arrangements throughout the hotel’s public spaces are changed. The hotel offers a full breakfast buffet with American and international dishes every morning so you can fuel up for your three days of sightseeing in Barcelona. EUR 270.00 per nightFANCY FANCY FANCY see photo below
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Comparison: most expensive
Directions: HOTEL ARTS BARCELONA Carrer De La Marina, 19 – 21 08005, Barcelona. Phone: (93) 221-1000 Fax: (93) 221-1070 The Hotel Arts Barcelona has a unique central location on the seafront in the city’s Oly
Other Contact: already said to much
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