Barcelona Weekend Break

Las Ramblas photos

Below are a couple more photographs depicting the colour and atmosphere of this tourist street in the heart of Barcelona.

You should always be cautious in this part of Barcelona as pick-pocketing is rife and the perpetrators of these crimes work in groups with one character distracting you whilst another silently removes a purse, wallet or mobile phone.

Tips

Always keep your bags zipped or buttoned up and in front of you rather than behind or to your side.

Also, do not be fooled by appearances. The "criminal" team member whose job it is to attract your attention will usually be elderly or a child, this gets you to lean forward as you look down to them making movement of bags etc less noticeable.

These crimes are always stealth acts rather than violent ones, but the end result remains the same – a black spot on your holiday or weekend break in Barcelona and some negative memories for you take away. Always be on your guard. Vigilance will normally prevent you becoming the victim of a pick-pocketing crime.

If you plan to stay in Barcelona, for a short break or a longer holiday, take a look at our hotels page at Hotels in Barcelona. Barcelona quite literally has hundreds of hotels catering for every budget and level of luxury. So whether you want a cheap and cheerful guest house, or a five star hotel, you will find a selection of accommodation that fits your needs in this famous Spanish city.