Travel in Spain does not present any more problems than elsewhere in Europe. In fact Spain has one of the lowest incidences of rape reported in Europe.

Euskadi Ta Askatasuna or ETA (which means Basque Homeland and Freedom), is an armed Basque nationalist and separatist organization in Spain. While the group has been responsible for numerous bomb explosions across the country, an official ceasefire since June 2007 has held. However tourists are not the targets for these organizations.

The most common dangers for visitors are still pickpockets and petty thieves, particularly on the trains and metros. Keep all valuables well hidden and ensure all your bags are closed and out of reach of others. Do not accept drinks or food from strangers. Women travelling alone should be careful as there are reports of sexual harassment.

It is not adviseable to wander around alone at night but if you must the places to particularly avoid would include railway stations, bus ss and deserted plaza's. However there are usually night police patrolling transport areas. Areas associated with crime tend to also be crowded train stations, on the metros or around tourist locations. Watch your bags and wallets carefully.

Be cautious when strangers offer or ask help of any kind, it can be a distraction for accomplices to steal from you. There are also the usual scams involving outstanding traffic fines to be paid or a notification of winning the Spanish lottery which you can only receive by depositing an amount of money into a bank account and so on.

Useful Telephone Numbers if you run into any problems include:
National Police: 091
Local Police: 092

Try to also keep a note of your relevant embassy or consulate in Spain and any other emergency numbers you may require for lost credit cards, travellers cheques, health insurance etc