Is Barcelona Safe for Women?

As a local who lived here her whole life, I never experienced robbery or being pickpocket, I’m really careful with my belongings if I’m in the middle of the city Unfortunately I’ve been cat called sometimes by men, as usual everywhere in the world. If I go out at night I never go alone! Always with at least a friend. I don’t want to risk anything But overall it’s nice (if I’m not alone I feel instantly safer)

I usually work at night shift, so I go home around 1 and 2 am on weekends, and I do feel safe. Nothing has happened to me, not even verbally. If you don't like to feel awkward staring at you and your body, don't walk near Muslim-looking men and their stores.

Be aware of your phone and purse, pickpockets are very resourceful Chances that you could be in physical danger are close to none. Take the main streets and you’ll be just fine. The city is lovely 🥰 If you don’t want to go around alone just txt me

Barcelona, per se, is a big city and there are obviously plenty of people living there. Nowadays, sadly, most of the people you’ll encounter walking or shopping in the streets are visitors or foreigners, not locals. I can only speak from what I know from my people and local behavior. I feel safe in my city but I’m sure that every woman feels not so secure depending on the day, and, as i was saying, the city is currently full of visitors and travellers who don’t respect the place and the social norms at all.

It is a pretty safe city but all depends on the neighbourhood. I wouldn't walk by 5 at night after drinks in certain areas. Still it is good the metro works 24h on Saturdays and it is full of people and even families which feels pretty safe

Solo travel

Barcelona was a great experience. I stayed with a host family who were wonderful and with whom I was able to talk about many things. It is a very beautiful city with very diverse settings (beach, city, and countryside).