Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SECURITY & HEALTH TIPS
1. EMERGENCIES
Thenationalemergencynumberis
112
,throughwhichyoucancontactthe
policia
(po-
lice),
bombers
(firemen) and
ambulància
(ambulance).
2. POLICE
Dial
091
to call the national police (Policia Nacional), and
092
for the local police
(Guàrdia Urbana). If you need to report a crime, go to the nearest
comissaria
.
Comissaria, Old Centre • C/Nou de la Rambla 76-78 • 088
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Eixample • Via Laietana 43 • 93 290 33 23 • Also in Plaça de Catalunya train sta-
tion (underground) • Open 24 hours
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3. PERSONAL SECURITY
Althoughpettycrimeisrife,moreseriousincidencesofviolencearerare.Thievesoc-
casionally carry knives - if threatened, hand over your belongings immediately.
4. VALUABLES
Leaveallyourvaluables,includingyourpassport,behindinahotelsafetydepositbox.
Takeaslittlecashaspossibleandcarrywhatyoudohaveinamoneybelthiddenun-
der clothes. Carry wallets in front pockets and ensure bags are strapped across your
front.Onthebeachandincafésandrestaurants,alwayskeepyourbelongingsonyour
laportiedtoyourperson.Alsobecautiousofanyoddorunnecessaryhumancontact,
verbal or physical, whether it's a tap on the shoulder or someone spilling their drink
atyourtable.Thievesoftenworkintwos,sowhileoneiscatchingyourattention,the
other is swiping your wallet.
