Be Safe In Granada

Granada is a safe city and there is little violent crime, although visitors should be aware of pests in the form of pickpockets. It is safe to wander inner-city streets after dark, but common sense should be employed and lone visitors and women should stay away from dimly lit streets at night. If you plan on driving, avoid the city centre of Granada, as many streets are impossibly narrow and congested, and the local drivers are rather unforgiving.

Safety

One of the main complaints by visitors to Granada is the gypsy women that pester tourists around the Alhambra and Cathedral areas; two of Granada’s biggest attractions. These ladies can be seen at all times of the day trying to sell rosemary sprigs and have been spotted yelling abuse and harassing tourists, while there have been reports that people have had mobile phones and wallets stolen by these people. While there may be genuine gypsy sellers, it is a good idea to avoid them if possible.

Bus and train stations are also inhabited by pickpockets who look to catch arriving and departing tourists unawares, while bag snatchers on scooters are also a pest in the city. Standard common sense will ensure you don’t become another statistic at the hands of these menaces, by keeping valuables out of sight, looking like you know where you are going and knowing what you are doing, and by leaving any excess money, cards and valuable documents in a hotel safe.

Police:  092

Health

Regarding health and healthcare, Granada is similar to elsewhere in Spain in that there are no major health concerns and the water is potable. Granada has many top quality hospitals and clinics and 24-hour pharmacies can be found in and around the city centre. They are denoted by a green sign outside the store and most pharmacists speak a modicum of English.

Taking out a comprehensive travel insurance package before arriving in Granada is essential and visitors from outside the EU should make sure their policy covers for any medical eventualities, as Spain only has reciprocal health agreements with other EU countries.

Emergencies: 112
Farmacia Tallon (town centre 24-hour pharmacy): +34 958 251 290
Hospital Clínico: +34 958 023 000

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