Eixample

Barcelona, Spain

Overall Safety
Good
4.0 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Barcelona's safest and most elegant district, perfect for solo female travelers. The wide boulevards, Gaudí masterpieces, and excellent shopping create an upscale atmosphere where you can walk confidently day or night.

Upscale and modernistWide boulevards and grid patternShopping districtArchitectural landmarksSafe and well-lit
Details

Eixample is one of Barcelona's safest and most comfortable neighborhoods for solo female travelers. The organized grid system makes it easy to navigate without getting lost, and the wide boulevards have excellent street lighting and regular police patrols. This is where you'll find Gaudí's famous buildings like Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Família, plus great shopping along Passeig de Gràcia. The upscale atmosphere means good security at shops and restaurants, and solo diners are very common here. Metro stations have security guards and the whole area feels secure even in the evening. The mix of tourists and well-dressed locals creates a safe, international atmosphere where solo women blend in easily. If you want to feel secure while sightseeing, this is your best bet.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Excellent

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Excellent

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Excellent

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Federal Café
  • Brunch & Cake
  • Satan's Coffee Corner

Restaurants

  • El Nacional
  • El Velodromo
  • Entrepanes Díaz

Bars

  • Dry Martini
  • Boadas Cocktails

Other Spots

  • Casa Batlló
  • Sagrada Família
  • Passeig de Gràcia
Impressions & Tips

"Consistently rated as one of the safest areas for solo female travelers"

"Wide, well-lit streets enhance security both day and night"

"Lower theft rates compared to Old Town areas"

"Perfect for exploring modernist architecture safely"

"Excellent base for first-time visitors to Barcelona"

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