A question about safety in Spain?

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rose1

Firstly, you are a very mature 17 year old, asking a valid and responsible question, I applaud you for that.
Secondly, don't worry at all, in Spain people are not criticized for their dress sense and fortunately we don't have anything like that deplorable brain dead clan called "chavs". Bars are frequented by families too here, but pubs are not so just be yourself, have a great time and as you are sensible nothing bad should happen to you if you do the following:
Stay in well lit areas,
Don't drink too much (you already said you don't)
Don't walk the streets in the early hours alone
Don't carry your worldly possessions on your person

There are few troublemakers in Spain (not necessarily Spanish either) that look for tourists to rob or pick pocket, so just be aware even in daylight keep your wallet inside your jacket or jeans front pocket. This of course can and does happen in all major tourist cities of the world.
Madrid and Seville are beautiful cities go and enjoy them and have a great time.

Torrejon

Sue has given you some really good advice that I agree with.

Common sense will generally keep you safe in Spain.

One other thing. Manners still count in Spain. Greeting others with Buenos Dias/Tardes, looking people in the eye when you speak to them, a broad smile, a handshake, appearing to appreciate assistance, saying Gracias...all these things will take you far.

SUE

Ok, Spain is one of the safest places you can go.

Madrid and Seville you will love! and you can feel pretty safe. The biggest problem in Spain is pickpockets. Keep different kinds of spending money, and keep it in different places. Put only as much cash in your pocket as you think youÂ´ll need for the day, leaving the rest in the hotel safe. Use a money belt. Keep more than one credit card/atm card and keep them in different places. Do not just sling your camera over a shoulder and ignore it. You will lose it.

On the other hand. personal/physical crimes are much less common than in other countries. Just be aware of your surroundings. They definitely warned us about women walking alone late at night. Take that into account, and use taxis if you feel uncomfortable walking.

DonÂ´t try to avoid bars in Spain. You wonÂ´t be able to eat. Bars are restaurants, and they offer beer/wine at almost all restaurants. You can be pretty certain, however, that you wonÂ´t find a whole lot of falling down drunks. ItÂ´s highly frowned upon there.

You should definitely taste some of the local wines, sherry (fino) and beers. No teetotaling there.

Staying away from drugs is a good idea. Just stick with that.

They have their own way of dressing in Spain, more formal than in a lot of other countries (maybe no more than the rest of Europe, but Americans absolutely stick out like sore thumbs...I understand they just look at our feet).

You probably wonÂ´t be accosted (even verbally) because of your clothing, as long as itÂ´s fairly conservative. Jeans and t-shirts go just fine, and in the larger cities, they are perfectly accustomed to seeing foreigners and different styles. DonÂ´t go too tight on those t-shirts, because if you wind up in the wrong parts of town, you could be mistaken for a "mariquita" and possibly a professional one. I know where to avoid in Seville, especially after dark, but IÂ´m not familiar with the district in Madrid. Whenever you are travelling, try to go more conservative, and lessÂ¨"indie" (whatever that is) or "chav", and you should be okay.

Â¡Buen Viaje!

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