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Ladies if you don't need to carry a handbag then DON'T! Bag snatchers are rife all along the Costa Blanca, especially in the larger towns, Benidorm, Alicante and Torrevieja.
They have a variety of methods, the most dangerous of which is the drive-by snatch they drive past you in a car and lean out of the window snatching your bag then accellerating away. Last year a lady was killed in Torrevieja as she was dragged by the car. They also try this on motor bikes as well.
My bag was snatched by a youth who just crept up behind me, grabbed it and ran, we ran after him and just as we thought we were gaining, he leapt into a waiting car which sped off.
Since then I've always used a 'bum bag' ('fanny pack' if you're American), or just not used a bag at all.
Be aware of who's around you. Don't walk on the road side of the pavement with your bag road side. Don't go down dark roads or alleys even with a companion.
What I found was EXTREMELY USEFUL register all your credit cards with some sort of Card Protection Plan so that if you do lose them all, you only have to phone one number even from abroad and they will cancel them all for you immediately, and re-order new ones. These services will also arrange for emergency cash to be available for you if you need it. Leave a Comment
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During the day, avoid El Postiguet beach. At the Plaza del Mar, on the end of the Explanada promenade you can take a tramway to San Juan for less than a euro and enjoy a calmer and safer bath there. If you have no option, if you must stay in stinky dirty El Postiguet and you are alone, bring your stuff to some Spanish family and ask them to please take care of it. Most of them will accept kindly.
If even after this advice your wallet disappears, try to find it in the rocks by the huge hotel by the coast. I found mine there :P Leave a Comment Phone: 091 and 965107200 (police)
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Just take care in clubs, obviously do not leave your drink around for others to tamper with, girls are advised not to walk home alone. Leave a Comment
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Only in the very crowded tourist areas, you have to see your handbags under your control, and also if you have to walk alone in the old town during late night hours.The rest of the city is very safe. Leave a Comment
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P.S. KATHLENE IS REALLY EMBARRESED THAT I HAVE PUT THIS PHOTO UP!! OH WELL ITS A BIT OF FUN!!
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Careful at night in Alicante.I met three unpleasent thugs on my only night out in Alicante who proceeded to slap me,mug me and get 10 euros.Not much, however the experience was not pleasent, and i urge anyone not to walk into darkened streets, darkened allys and if in trouble get a taxi home.Do not attempt to fight back, i had no chance a three on one is not good odds. Leave a Comment
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Falling in love with the place as we have. We love great restaurants, wine and views.
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Pickpockets & Beggars - the main bus staion seems to be a mecca for the beggars who all seem to have spent their money on booze! Keep an eye on your luggage as the self-appointed bellboys seem to walk in the opposite direction when they latch on to your bag! Leave a Comment
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