The level of thieves in the Cinque Terre didn’t increase recently,but… they still exist!
Maybe you already know that Cinque Terre during the high season are very, very, very crowded. Especially in train stations…in the main streets of villages, in underground passages, in restaurants, souvenir shops, on trails …. in a word: EVERYWHERE!
Sometimes being careful isn’t enough and That’s why I want to give you some suggestions .
Trains,ships You must pay attention when boarding and disembarking from a train/ship. It is at this point when everyone is a little pushing to the exit, a little squeezing to see the villages as soon as possible. That is the moment when the pickpockets have their hands full. Always keep close to you(better in front of you) all the most valuable stuff.
Backpack It is very comfortable and useful, especially on trails but very risky in villages and stations. If you want to use one,then keep it in front of you and don’t carry valuable things in it.
Wallet Never in the back or even the side pocket of trousers and never in a place easily accessible to pickpockets (such as the outer pocket of a bag or backpack). The safest is the inner pockets – handbags, jackets, or backpacks.
Documents Take only the essentials with you – leave the rest at the hotel.
Restaurants Never leave your bags or backpacks unattended... Therefore, it is safest to keep backpacks and handbags on your lap or under the table. Also on a chair next to you, but in such a way that people passing by can’t grab them.
Button up, everything! Unfortunately,people Often forget to bottom up their backpack and handbags,for example because they took out their phones to take a photo
what to do if someone robs you?
In Italy, as in all of Europe, there is a collective emergency number: 112. However,you can apply for a new one or to have an appointment with the embassy or consulate to issue you temporary ones, needed to return to your country.
Carabinieri and Polizia There is one Caserma dei Carabinieri is in Monterosso (maps.app.goo.gl/yzLpQpGYD87BLXkr5?g_st=ic)
The official one is in La Spezia city Out there carabinieri deal with issues such as theft or lost documents (maps.app.goo.gl/mQEozb3yxeFRzgSNA?g_st=ic)
Remember: you don’t have to worry about your safety. But surely,These notes are useful for all the destinations worldwide.
