Thieves like to get rid of bags fast. A 20-something male walking or cycling with a nice lady’s handbag draws attention. In Barceloneta it seems the thieves have a handy drop-off point where bags can be deposited for assessment or later collection. (Barceloneta, the district, constantly features here on ”Robbed in Barcelona”.) Our contributor picks...
Enrique Figueredo penned an article in a recent La Vanguardia, which told a torrid tale… A street battle between youths of Dominican origin and the local police, in the environs of Barcelona’s Pou de la Figuera and Mercat de Santa Caterina. Since the article above was written, a noticeable peace has descended in the district –...
On Friday, we published an exclusive story entitled “Tourist catches thief… tourist thrown in jail,” which was much commented upon. It was a lengthy piece by our guest contributor, Kristina, and in the midst of the article was a component we feel was overlooked. The article detailed an incident in which a tourist who...
Delegates, welcome to this wonderful city. Watch your pockets! Barcelona is an incredible city and a perfect choice for conferences. It has just one flaw, an epidemic of pickpocketing mainly focused on tourists and visitors to the city. By following a few simple guidelines you can greatly reduce the possibility of a nasty incident...
A remarkable documentary from the always-revealing Callejeros, from the streets of Barcelona, which was broadcast on Cuatro on Friday, December 9th 2011. The 35-minute video – 95% in the Castellano language – covers a wide cross-section of life on the streets of Barcelona overnight. Shot on the weekend of October 7, 2011 it features...
By Joan Josep Lladregòtic, Airbnb landlord All out of breath from the hike up the stairs with his few extra kilos, Rafa gasps that he has been robbed. He has lost passports, cash, traveler’s checks, a laptop, insulin kit, assisted breathing machine, cameras and his cell phone. His traveling companion is waiting at the...
The name has changed, but the activity is the same… it’s the headquarters of thievery in the Santa Caterina / La Ribera / Borne part of Barcelona. This bar – where they serve more coffee than alcohol – is located in Plaça Sant Agustí Vell, on the corner with Carrer Portal Nou. It was known...
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