General information

Crime and Safety
For year's, Barcelona had a high crimelevel and was a no go area for tourists, but due to do the Olympic Games in 1992, the crimelevel has been brought down.

Nowaday's, barcelona is a safe place to go, atleast if you keep in mind that Barcelona is a city where millions of people live and many more tourists visit every year. That combination is the perfect match for small crime. Especially in some areas, for example La Rambla, where you will always find a large crowd. Alway's stay aware for thefts an other small crime, if you have the possibillity to leave your valuebles in the hotel, please do so, this can save you a lot of problems.

Whenever you decide to bring your own car into Barcelona, you have to keep in mind that the traffic can be very chaotic, especially in and around the city center. Never stop if somebody tells you there is something wrong with your car, if you do, you will be the victem of theft and robbery. Alway's drive with your doors locked and windows closed, this will prevent theft of small items laying on the rear seat of the car.

Emergency numbers
The national emergency number in Spain is 112.
If you want to dial the direct numbers for the emergency services in Barcelona, you can dial:

Police: 091 or 092
Ambulance (doctor): 061
Fire department: 080

Currency
Throughout the whole of Spain, the Euro is used as the official currency.
$ 1,- staat ongeveer gelijk aan € 0.75

Time difference
Barcelona time is +1 GMT (0 CET) Summer time is +2 GMT (Daylight-Savingtime starts around 1 April and ends around 1 November).
Daylight saving time starts: March 25th