The number 112 can be dialed in most of Europe to reach emergency services. It can be called from any telephone (landline, pay phone or mobile cellular phone) for free. EasyExpat's FAQ on emergency numbers can help you find the emergency numbers around the world.
Note that many officers do not speak English. however, official report forms are usually in both English and Spanish.
For specific emergency, call
Ambulance (Ambulancia)
061
Local Police (Policia Municipal)
092
Fire (Bomberos)
080
Barcelona is Europe's pickpocketing capital. Parts of Barcelona are covered by TV surveillance, but only at the more popular spots. Use basic precautions like:
Women traveling alone should try not to travel alone at night, especially in isolated parts of Montjuic. They should also watch out on city beaches for bag snatchers.
Men traveling alone should expect the prostitutes on Las Ramblas to be aggressive. They also work in teams with pickpockets and robbers.
Update 17/10/2011
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