Here's what some tourists think about safety in Spain

Recently, social media has been filled with videos about various aspects of Spanish life, customs, and culture, featuring foreigners who want to share their experiences during their stay in Spain. While these videos often highlight some positive or curious aspect of daily life (such as the rules that must be followed in Benidorm to avoid fines), in some cases, criticism also reaches us.

Spain is one of the safest countries in the world. However, with almost 49 million inhabitants, it is common for unpleasant things to happen. Travelers can fall victim to theft, robbery, or scams... just like anywhere else in the world. The main points of interest (you can see the map of the most beautiful tourist attractions in each province of Spain) are always hotspots where extra precautions should be taken.

On one occasion, we talked to you about what tourists think about Las Ramblas and everything related to safety on the most famous street in Barcelona. Today, however, we bring you a video posted by a user on X (formerly Twitter) that has gone viral (with half a million reactions and almost ten thousand 'likes') critiquing the safety situation in Spain.

From the official Tourism portal of Spain, they offer some recommendations to keep in mind if you're visiting our country. But you can rest assured that these are general recommendations that are wise to consider anywhere in the world.

'As in any other country, there are minimum security measures based on prevention to avoid theft. It's advisable to carry only the necessary money, pay attention during times of large crowds in transport or shopping centers, and avoid walking through deserted areas,' they advise. They also provide information about the emergency service phone number 112: it's free and allows the location of the calling phone, in addition to having tele-translation services in multiple languages.

Finally, it's also advisable to download the AlertCops app, which allows you to communicate an alert, information, or report about a crime or security incident you are a victim of or a witness to. The AlertCops app is a complementary channel to quickly, discreetly, and effectively contact the National Police or Civil Guard.

Travelers should know that Spain has a Safe Tourism Plan aimed at 'promoting a safer environment for tourists visiting Spain and continually enhancing public safety in tourist areas. Among other actions, it provides the Foreign Tourist Assistance Service (SATE), which assists and helps in their own language those who have been victims of any crime or offense.'

In short, beyond the security recommendations offered and common sense, traveling to Spain is safe, as demonstrated by the more than 85 million tourists who enjoyed the cities and most beautiful towns in the country last year.