The short answer is, yes, you really need to watch your possessions in Barcelona. The stories are true. Barcelona is the Yankee Stadium or Old Trafford of pickpockets. Like Rome and other great European cities, it attracts the best and brightest of the trade.
However, that doesn’t mean you have to strap your valuables to your genitals. The danger is real, but the fear doesn’t have to consume your planning and daily lives. It’s simply about taking precautions, recognizing the danger zones and being aware of your surroundings.
