Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The easiest place to report a crime is at the
Guàrdia Urbana station
at Ramblas 43, op-
posite Pl. Reial, Liceu 932 562 430 (24 hr; English spoken), though there's a Guàrdia
Urbana office in each city district (see their website).
However, to get a police report for your insurance you need to go to the
Mossos
d'Esquadra station
at c/Nou de la Rambla 76-80, El Raval, Paral.lel ( 933 062 300).
You can fill in a report online (under “Denúcies”, then “Denúncies per internet” on the web-
site, English option available), but you'll still have to go to the office within 72hr to sign the
document.
In an
emergency
, contact the police on the following numbers: Mossos d'Esquadra 088,
Policía Nacional 091, Guàrdia Urbana 092.
STAYING SAFE
Barcelonahasareputationasacityplaguedbypettycrime,butyoudon'tneedtobeunduly
paranoid. Take all reasonable precautions, and your trip should be a safe one. Sling
bags
across your body, not off one shoulder; don't carry wallets in back pockets; and don't hang
bags on the back of a café chair. Make photocopies of your
passport
, leaving the original
and any tickets in the hotel safe. Be on your guard when on
public transport
, or on the
crowded Ramblas and the medieval streets to either side - at night, avoid unlit streets and
dark alleys. While you can take many
beggars
at face value, you should beware of people
directly accosting you or who in any other manner try to distract you - like the “helpful”
person pointing out bird shit (shaving cream or something similar) on your jacket while
someone relieves you of your money.
Electricity
The electricity supply is 220v and plugs come with two round pins - bring an adaptor (and
transformer) to use UK and US laptops, cellphone chargers, etc.
Embassies and consulates
Mostcountries have their embassies inMadrid andmaintain aconsulate inBarcelona. You'll
need to contact them if you lose your passport or need other assistance. Most consulates are
open to the public for enquiries Monday to Friday, usually 9am-1pm and 3-5pm, though the
morning shift is the most reliable.
FOREIGN CONSULATES IN BARCELONA
Australia
Consulatecloseduntilfurthernotice;contactembassyinMadrid: 913536600,
