Stay Safe in Salou

One off the biggest questions asked by people planning to travel abroad is... is it safe?

Salou, Cambrils and La Pineda, while being among the safest and freindly destinations, it is always wise to be cautious.

When in crowded places such as airports, markets, shopping centres etc there will always be an element of risk. These are the type of areas targeted by pickpockets and thieves. This applies to all destinations home and abroad.

Some simple advice.

1. Do not carry large amounts of money.

2. Lock away valuables when not in use.

3. Be aware when using cash machines.

4. Use common sense.

5. Don't flash cash

The biggest target is always money!. The problem with carrying large amounts of money or protecting your main credit and debit cards can be helped with the use of the FairFX Prepaid MasterCard® with the following great benefits:

  • Market-leading foreign exchange rates in either Euros or Dollars
  • No fee for purchases made in card currency
  • Low fees (1.50Euro / $2) for cash withdrawal
  • Free card (Normally £9.95) subject to minimum initial load of £500

    By loading the card with the amount of you need, you can give yourself some assurance by keeping your normal bank debit and credit cards safe.

  • Another target for thieves are apartments and hotel rooms, cameras, money, passports are all rich pickings. Most hotels and apartments have safe deposit boxes, use them!

    Try not to leave valuables on display, this applies to your hotel rooms, on the beach, in bars and restaurants. Most thieves that target tourists and tourist areas are professionals and you most likely not notice anything wrong till long after they have been and gone.
    Report incidents of crime as soon as possible to the local police - Policia Municipal Tel 977 30 92 12