HEALTH AND SAFETY
Every year, I hear about somebody who lost their wallet in Barcelona. Sometimes it's pickpockets, sometimes it's just the discombobulation of jet lag and convention exhaustion. In any case, it's good to take some simple precautions against theft to best enjoy your Barcelona experience. I've been to Barcelona eight times now, and I've never had a problem.
- Remove your convention badge when leaving the Fira.
- Keep your wallet in your front pocket if possible.
- Bring one credit card, a photo ID, and a photocopy of your passport ID page with you; leave the rest in your hotel room, along with your passport and some cash.
- Do not hang a bag or coat containing any valuables on a chair behind you.
- Use inside jacket pockets, if possible, for cameras and smartphones. Do not carry your camera around your neck.
- On the Metro, shift any backpacks or bags to be in front of you.
- Beware of people "distracting" you by asking for directions or squirting a substance on your clothing. Do not let them touch your person.
If you're the victim of a crime, during the show call 900 772 013, a special security service phone number set up for show attendees. An assistance team will come to you to help you complete paperwork and offer personal help.
On other days call 902 102 112, an English-speaking police hotline open from 8 a.m. to midnight daily. There will be a police station located on the grounds of the Fira so you can report incidents.
Feeling under the weather? The nearest pharmacy with long hours is at Carretera del Prat 30, and it's open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Carrefour superstore in the Granvia 2 mall (open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.). also has a wide range of personal health and beauty products, although it stops short of selling drugs.
There are ten 24-hour pharmacies in Barcelona, although none of them are near the convention center. Here's a full list.
Need a doctor? The U.S. Embassy has an official list of English-speaking doctors and hospitals in Barcelona.
Source: http://www.pcmag.com by Sascha Segan
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