Barcelona, Spain

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5.8/10
Mostly safe

Why does Barcelona get 5.8?

Barcelona sits in the "mostly safe" range with a score of 5.8/10. Generally fine, with a few precautions to take depending on neighborhood and time of day.

7-10 Safe
5-7 Mostly safe
3-5 Moderate
0-3 High caution
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Women's safety
86/100
Strong
LGBTQ+ rights
100/100
Strong
Cultural life
96/100
Strong
Cost of stay
17/100
Very affordable
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Where to go in Barcelona

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Sinagoga Shlomo ben Adret
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Comunitat Israelita de Catalunya
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Comunidad Islámica de Santa Coloma de Gramenet Tajdid (La Renovación)
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Mesquita Al-Tauba
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Bilal
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Comunidad Islámica de Sant Joan Despí
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What travelers say

3 reviews about Barcelona. Average rating: 4.7/5.

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james.kTraveler
Gay paradise in the Mediterranean

Barcelona is hands down the best city for gay travel in Europe maybe the world. The Eixample neighborhood (aka Gayxample lol) is incredible. My boyfriend and I held hands everywhere no problem. Sitges beach nearby is ama…

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fatou-sowTraveler
Attention aux vols à la tire

J'ai adoré Barcelone pour la culture et la gastronomie. Mais en tant que femme noire, j'ai été ciblée par des pickpockets deux fois sur les Ramblas. Une fois on m'a ouvert mon sac à dos sans que je m'en rende compte. Heu…

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona safe for travelers?

Barcelona scores 5.8/10. Generally fine; minor incidents are reported. Avoid showing valuables in crowded spots.

Is Barcelona welcoming to LGBTQ+ travelers?

Equaldex rates Barcelona's country at 100/100 on LGBTQ+ legal protections, in the higher range. Same-sex relationships are generally recognized.

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