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Pickpockets Barcelona
128 Reviews Like any other major city, you will come across pick-pocketers. Las Ramblas is the place that is notourius for it. The street is so busy with resurants and cafe's with outdoor seating, shops and...
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Security Madrid
92 Reviews I am sure this has been said a million times but try to keep a hold of your wallet/purse and put it somewhere safe. I had a small backpack (not at all obvious I thought) and I had my money (not all of...
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Pickpockets & Thieves Sevilla
18 Reviews People of Sevilla stay up late, and stay out late. We had to walk a ways to a taxi stand at 4:00 am and were wondering if we would run into mischievious types.... but what we found were a lot of...
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Beware Pickpockets Palma de Mallorca
12 Reviews Overall trip to Palma was wonderful. I did catch a fellow with 3 fingers in my right side pocket. I managed to take a picture before he tried to knock my camera away. He's the one on the right,...
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BEWARE AROUND CATHEDRAL Granada
23 Reviews I had a bit of a scare as I was entering the gate to go along the side of the Cathedal. A gypsy woman immediately came up to me and grabbed my left hand, then asked if i spoke spanish. I said (now...
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People to Avoid Barcelona
59 Reviews There were not a lot around the city that I saws, but amazingly this one was right on the RAmblas, where most tourists stroll to get an impression of the "niceties" of the area. NOT. Prostitution used...
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Transports Madrid
25 Reviews Metro lines really make the life much more easier in Madrid. But it takes few days to realize the connections of the main lines with the others. People is nice and kind in general. But the pick-pocket...
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Gypsies & Beggars Sevilla
9 Reviews When we visited Sevilla, there were a few gypsies around the cathedral area. They were typically ladies, and would approach people (mostly tourists, I'd say) and offer them a small bunch of rosemary...
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Unwelcome Visitors Palma de Mallorca
2 Reviews From time to time nuclear powered USA Navy aircraftcarriers and nuclear armed submarines anchor in the bay of Palma de Mallorca. This is not very nice (to say the least) as they put in danger local...
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THE ALHAMBRA TICKETS Granada
10 Reviews The Alhambra is the most visited sight in Spain and ticket sales are strictly controlled so as soon as you know your schedule, you might look into purchasing your tickets in advance to ensure a...
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Be Aware! Barcelona
94 Reviews From Celebrity to Melia International on Sarria, the driver charged us 25 Euros -it should have been 14 Euros. I know there is a small charge added on for luggage. I found out the correct charge from...
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Local people Madrid
6 Reviews You have all heard this a million times before, but beware of the pickpockets. Although I believe it is not as bad as places like Barcelona, but just keep an eye and hand on your belongings. Don't...
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Rocky Peaks Palma de Mallorca
2 Reviews There is one potential danger in Mallorca, if you go around this island by car please PAAAY ATTTENTTTTION!!! roads are really narrow!!! See the road and not too much the beautiful see views...TAKE...
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What To Avoid Barcelona
68 Reviews The original title of this tip was 'Bullfights: Don't waste your time and money'. I did change it as nowadays (and I'm glad of it) even if you really want to waste your time and money watching a...
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Eating & drinking Madrid
4 Reviews The animated Plaza Mayor and its pavement cafes are a real tourist magnet. This is, however, not the best place in town to enjoy a "true" Spanish culinary experience. In addition, to being...
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Bad Timing Barcelona
11 Reviews too many times, i have arrived in a city, expecting to see something i have been planning for months. unfortunately, due to my lack of practical planning, i arrive at the site after hours, it's under...
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Monuments & highlights Madrid
10 Reviews The mayor of Madrid has lost his treasure, so now he is digging the city up. That is what I am told. Madrid is currently COVERED in roadworks, tunnels and lots of noise and dust. The center: Sol is...
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Money Matters Barcelona
9 Reviews If you see a device attached to the card slot on ATM machines, do not insert your card. Don't tear it out either, someone might be watching and you might get your butt kicked. Just walk away and go to...
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Avoid Crowds Barcelona
9 Reviews It is more than difficult to get around the block that contains the Sagrada. People are standing around, and others taking pictures, while others are waiting in line to get in. Either way, it is near...
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Spain has very late meal-times.....like 9pm for dinner.To prevent from keeling over with hunger, or severe gastric pains due to lack of food......visit tapas bars. These snacks will be more than enough to tide you over. You may not even need dinner........
I know people tell you to watch out for your pockets because of pickpocketers.Well I recently went to spain for spring break with my family, and a group. We went to go eat at a resturant inside. While we were eating there some members of our group were eating there as well, but they were a table away from us. Then this old man and im guessing his son, came and sat inbetween us. I noticed that a hostess didn't sit them down so i watched them. The old guy tried to pickpocked a guy that i knew from our group i wasnt' quite sure what he was doing. Because i couldn't see because of the table. Because the guy in our group had his JACKET ON THE BACK OF HIS CHAIR and the old guy put his jacket by the guy in our groups so when he dug underneath he could pickpocket him. So as i left i told that guy what happened and so the pickpocketers left the resturant and us alone. Be careful and safe.
In Spain, like in any other developed country, has many tourists, which also leads to many pickpocketers. You have to be careful you are not alone, and have a watchful eye on all your belongings. I went with 47 people and there was no incident of theft. We were careful and succeeded this way.
The absolute worst memory I have of Spain is stinging nettle. Aparently there are forms of stinging nettle in almost every country, but Spain is the first and only place I ever encountered it and it is HORRIBLE. It looks like a perfectly innocent weed, but if you've got sensative skin-- look out! It gave me a burning stinging rash that lasted for days. It has little tiny hairs that are invisible, sort of like a cactus, that once you touch it, you're a gonner. At the base of these hairs is a poison, that once released causes a really nasty reaction. So if you go into any wild places, be on the look-out. (In defense of nettle, it does have all kinds of herbal and health uses if you cook it, but you've got to get past the sting...)
As you will undoubtedly know from your news bulletins from time to time, the Basques are serious about wanting separation. Bombs do go off, people do get shot. They are not after tourists is the good news, the bad news is that they do it at all.You may see these flags around in northern Spain (this one in San Sebastian, sorry, Donostia if you're Basque). They indicate that the Basque who are being held prisoner should be transferred back to Basque country so their relatives and friends can visit etc.
The main road between San Antonio and Ibiza town can be dangerous especially if you're on a moped. Pedestrians should take care when crossing. I have a few accidents on this road and i didn't really travel it that often. The route via Sant Josep is a much more picturesque and safer option although it takes longer.
Well guess what? Since this page has been in existence, it has gotten some very nice reviews... but certainly a number of reviews by people who have said 'I would never go to a bullfight!' I understand this completely. I understand the disgust that people feel about the killing of animals. It may seem a heartless and cruel thing we do, the killing of animals, to survive on this planet... and I have heard all the arguments and reasons why this so offends people.I don't mention this point in order to enter into the argument, because vegetarians will never be swayed, nor will the lovers of a juicy steak among us. Bullfighting is a peculiar thing. What is the attraction? From a psychoanalytical point of view (a view I am not unfamiliar with) the blood, sweat, sex, danger, struggle between life and death, are all points worth discussing. But in reality, at this point in this little...
It's just a warning: 1) bear in mind that all beaches in Spain are municipal, they are not attached to hotels. 2) bear in mind that in Costa Brava and Costa del Maresme there is railway along the sea coast (except Lloret de Mar), so to reach the beach you'll have to cross the railway every time.
Petty crime is high....i have seen womens' handbags snatched from them whilst walking along the main sea promenade in Marbella....i myself have had 3 break ins of my car..one of which was outside a Gaurdia Civil office.!!!....be very aware at all times...
When visiting Barcelona, you have to watch your back when walking near 'Las Ramblas' and the 'Cólon'. There are a lot of pickpockets and I had a fight with one of them. This time I was lucky and I could take back my wallet with my doc´s. The money, I am looking for it until now but I could take the thieth wallet, too. After that, I spent 4 hours on the police department and could see that it hapens all the time. Take care and good luck!
Jazz Barcelona
6 Reviews and 1597 Opinions So it costs a fair bit...but the location is perfect, right in between Eixample and Las Ramblas,...
Hotel Atlantico Madrid
7 Reviews and 1990 Opinions With most four-star hotels in Madrid (and throughout Western Europe) charging US$400 or more, the...
San Augustin Beach Club Canary Islands
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