🇪🇸 Spain · Europe
Safety Spain
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Spain is one of the most popular destinations in the world, and with good reason: the country is safe, sunny and pleasant to live in. Pickpockets are active in the tourist areas of Barcelona and Madrid. The rest is very quiet.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- La Rambla in Barcelona — the epicentre of pickpockets
- Beaches at night in party areas — thefts off your towel
Emergency numbers
Police
091
Ambulance
112
Fire department
112
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
Drinking water
Tap water is drinkable. Some regions have a chlorine taste but it is harmless.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in summer along the coast, but no tropical diseases.
General notes
Very good-quality public healthcare system. The European Health Insurance Card works for European citizens.
Women travelers
Very safe. Solo women travellers feel at ease here. Standard caution in party districts (Barceloneta, Ibiza).
LGBTQ+ travelers
Spain is one of the most progressive countries. Madrid and Barcelona are flagship cities for the LGBTQ+ community. Sitges near Barcelona is a landmark destination.
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