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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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We left secrets around 3am . We walked towards the yumbo centre when we where approached by a young cpl of German speaking girls barely 18. Speaking a load of shite. To us but then a car drew up beside us with three guys in the car. We quickly walked away as we could smell a set up. Think they where ready to rob us so beware guys. Are we over thinking that situation?? Nah. Too long in the tooth. So beware when leaving the clubs guys. Stay safe.just hope this ain't something new here ........ |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"We left secrets around 3am . We walked towards the yumbo centre when we where approached by a young cpl of German speaking girls barely 18. Speaking a load of shite. To us but then a car drew up beside us with three guys in the car. We quickly walked away as we could smell a set up. Think they where ready to rob us so beware guys. Are we over thinking that situation?? Nah. Too long in the tooth. So beware when leaving the clubs guys. Stay safe.just hope this ain't something new here ........ "
No, I don't think you are over thinking the situation. We have to remember this sort of thing can happen anywhere and well done for highlighting this. We don't walk anywhere at that time in the morning, we get straight in a taxi.   |
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"We left secrets around 3am . We walked towards the yumbo centre when we where approached by a young cpl of German speaking girls barely 18. Speaking a load of shite. To us but then a car drew up beside us with three guys in the car. We quickly walked away as we could smell a set up. Think they where ready to rob us so beware guys. Are we over thinking that situation?? Nah. Too long in the tooth. So beware when leaving the clubs guys. Stay safe.just hope this ain't something new here ........
No, I don't think you are over thinking the situation. We have to remember this sort of thing can happen anywhere and well done for highlighting this. We don't walk anywhere at that time in the morning, we get straight in a taxi. "
Same here ..always get a taxi from clubs to hotel |
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We tend to walk bak to our hotel in an evening but anyone trying to attack us would be brave to tackle my hubby.......lol
I know if can happen anywhere and makes things a bit unerving but all we can do is be careful
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"We tend to walk bak to our hotel in an evening but anyone trying to attack us would be brave to tackle my hubby.......lol
I know if can happen anywhere and makes things a bit unerving but all we can do is be careful
Xxxxx"
They certainly would be brave, I've seen him! |
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"We tend to walk bak to our hotel in an evening but anyone trying to attack us would be brave to tackle my hubby.......lol
I know if can happen anywhere and makes things a bit unerving but all we can do is be careful
Xxxxx"
Your Hubby may well be a proper hard case, but three on one is difficult especially if they are carrying knives  |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"We tend to walk bak to our hotel in an evening but anyone trying to attack us would be brave to tackle my hubby.......lol
I know if can happen anywhere and makes things a bit unerving but all we can do is be careful
Xxxxx
Your Hubby may well be a proper hard case, but three on one is difficult especially if they are carrying knives "
He is not a 'proper hard case' but he is big. Yes you are right, but you can't be paranoid, just vigilant, as I said, it can happen anywhere, there will be a certain amount of walking, to get a taxi.
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We have been thier 8 times nothing ever bad has happened just some of the drinks can be watered down a bit lol .... but hey it just maybe a isolated incident I know like most countries where they rely on tourism if you do something against a tourist the police and the criminal system is a lot harsher on someone . Well guys 2 weeks to go and we are thier !! X |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"We have been thier 8 times nothing ever bad has happened just some of the drinks can be watered down a bit lol .... but hey it just maybe a isolated incident I know like most countries where they rely on tourism if you do something against a tourist the police and the criminal system is a lot harsher on someone . Well guys 2 weeks to go and we are thier !! X"
Yes you're right. We used to know a policeman from Las Palmas and he told us that some people in GC are desperate and there is no benefit system, so some will do anything, just to eat. Sad fact and I suppose tourists can be easy targets. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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The situation was neutralised quickly. Just got out of there. This is the first time we've encountered this . Been coming here for yrs. we even seen a guy having a wank in his car at the exact same spot in June . Just laughed that off . But we do feel safe here and was hardly worth while getting a taxi but need to rethink that now. It's the wee wife it got to think about. Little toerags lol. |
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My hubby is far from being a hard case but he's quite stocky and they would be dissapointed if they tried to rob us as on way home we have usually spent up for the evening and my bag would only contain sexy undies and make up
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"The situation was neutralised quickly. Just got out of there. This is the first time we've encountered this . Been coming here for yrs. we even seen a guy having a wank in his car at the exact same spot in June . Just laughed that off . But we do feel safe here and was hardly worth while getting a taxi but need to rethink that now. It's the wee wife it got to think about. Little toerags lol. "
I think you did the right thing, it could have been nothing, but it's best to err on the side of caution. Enjoy your holiday! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just do what you would do in your own area, where you live. There is crime there, like anywhere else, just be vigilant."
HOi _amiss we don't have crime in Scotland . Such a tranquil little country  |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Just do what you would do in your own area, where you live. There is crime there, like anywhere else, just be vigilant.
HOi _amiss we don't have crime in Scotland . Such a tranquil little country "
Hehe. We live in a quiet village and was burgled whilst we were on holiday, not pleasant, so I am a little over cautious, as I didn't think it would happen to us. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Just do what you would do in your own area, where you live. There is crime there, like anywhere else, just be vigilant.
HOi _amiss we don't have crime in Scotland . Such a tranquil little country
Hehe. We live in a quiet village and was burgled whilst we were on holiday, not pleasant, so I am a little over cautious, as I didn't think it would happen to us.
Yeah there's sick people everywhere. Nothing worse having you're own home burgled. "
It wasn't a pleasant experience, but at least no one was hurt and stuff can be replaced.
Anyway, what's the weather like? |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Just do what you would do in your own area, where you live. There is crime there, like anywhere else, just be vigilant.
HOi _amiss we don't have crime in Scotland . Such a tranquil little country
Hehe. We live in a quiet village and was burgled whilst we were on holiday, not pleasant, so I am a little over cautious, as I didn't think it would happen to us.
Yeah there's sick people everywhere. Nothing worse having you're own home burgled.
It wasn't a pleasant experience, but at least no one was hurt and stuff can be replaced.
Anyway, what's the weather like?
It's been pissing it down every day ... only joking,weathers braw. Bit windy but sunny every day.  "
That's great! It's windy here...and not sunny |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Just do what you would do in your own area, where you live. There is crime there, like anywhere else, just be vigilant.
HOi _amiss we don't have crime in Scotland . Such a tranquil little country
Hehe. We live in a quiet village and was burgled whilst we were on holiday, not pleasant, so I am a little over cautious, as I didn't think it would happen to us.
Yeah there's sick people everywhere. Nothing worse having you're own home burgled.
It wasn't a pleasant experience, but at least no one was hurt and stuff can be replaced.
Anyway, what's the weather like?
It's been pissing it down every day ... only joking,weathers braw. Bit windy but sunny every day.
That's great! It's windy here...and not sunny
Well I'm not sending the sun over. It's mine for 2 weeks "
Well, lucky you two! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The situation was neutralised quickly. Just got out of there. This is the first time we've encountered this . Been coming here for yrs. we even seen a guy having a wank in his car at the exact same spot in June . Just laughed that off . But we do feel safe here and was hardly worth while getting a taxi but need to rethink that now. It's the wee wife it got to think about. Little toerags lol. "
Everyone has seen the guy having a wank...small grey car? Heard he's getting bolder though and driving around naked, pulling up beside people...even heard he got out of the car once and half hid behind a phone kiosk, jerking off. He tours around between Cita and 2x2 most nights |
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That same guy in the little silver car use to follow us home from cita right to catarina hotel but last year he actually parked up and got out of the car and followed us
He was certainly shocked when I turned round and asked him what his fucking problem was
He soon pissed off
Pillock |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"That same guy in the little silver car use to follow us home from cita right to catarina hotel but last year he actually parked up and got out of the car and followed us
He was certainly shocked when I turned round and asked him what his fucking problem was
He soon pissed off
Pillock"
Good for you! You are scary when you're p****d off, I know! |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"The situation was neutralised quickly. Just got out of there. This is the first time we've encountered this . Been coming here for yrs. we even seen a guy having a wank in his car at the exact same spot in June . Just laughed that off . But we do feel safe here and was hardly worth while getting a taxi but need to rethink that now. It's the wee wife it got to think about. Little toerags lol.
Everyone has seen the guy having a wank...small grey car? Heard he's getting bolder though and driving around naked, pulling up beside people...even heard he got out of the car once and half hid behind a phone kiosk, jerking off. He tours around between Cita and 2x2 most nights"
I think I know who this is and where he works. When we stayed at Liberty one year, we arrived back in a cab and he sat in his car and I remember seeing him outside 2x2. Bit spooky now, think he was following us and we gave him no encouragement. We went in March and noticed he wasn't at his place of work. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"The situation was neutralised quickly. Just got out of there. This is the first time we've encountered this . Been coming here for yrs. we even seen a guy having a wank in his car at the exact same spot in June . Just laughed that off . But we do feel safe here and was hardly worth while getting a taxi but need to rethink that now. It's the wee wife it got to think about. Little toerags lol.
Everyone has seen the guy having a wank...small grey car? Heard he's getting bolder though and driving around naked, pulling up beside people...even heard he got out of the car once and half hid behind a phone kiosk, jerking off. He tours around between Cita and 2x2 most nights"
Wahahahaha Thot I imagined that . Wtf is wrong with some people. Mental healths got a lot to answer for. This guy needs help. If I remember right, it was fucking tiny  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Some of our friends last week had a close call with a man following them on their way back to their hotel from a club. We always get a taxi right outside but this is not always practical if you hotel is very close by! Stay alert in any city I suppose |
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By *our LamourCouple
over a year ago
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"That same guy in the little silver car use to follow us home from cita right to catarina hotel but last year he actually parked up and got out of the car and followed us
He was certainly shocked when I turned round and asked him what his fucking problem was
He soon pissed off
Pillock"
We know that walk oh so well...never seen him, but then again usually so feckin tired by that point not noticing anything but how far away are the lights of the hotel !! |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Some of our friends last week had a close call with a man following them on their way back to their hotel from a club. We always get a taxi right outside but this is not always practical if you hotel is very close by! Stay alert in any city I suppose "
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By (user no longer on site)
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Safe walk home tonight....not a wanker in sight.
Seriously though, we were much more aware of our surroundings, although believe this happened much closer to Yumbo, than Cita. |
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"Safe walk home tonight....not a wanker in sight.
Seriously though, we were much more aware of our surroundings, although believe this happened much closer to Yumbo, than Cita."
Doesnt matter whether it was nearer yumbo than cita. It happened and peeps need to know of any dangers in front of them. Obv they are cruising around the whole area. So thinking its only near the yumbo is wrong info to send out. Taxis is safest option in our opinion |
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"Safe walk home tonight....not a wanker in sight.
Seriously though, we were much more aware of our surroundings, although believe this happened much closer to Yumbo, than Cita.
Doesnt matter whether it was nearer yumbo than cita. It happened and peeps need to know of any dangers in front of them. Obv they are cruising around the whole area. So thinking its only near the yumbo is wrong info to send out. Taxis is safest option in our opinion"
Wasn't dissing the info guys, but location is relevant to us, due to proximity of our accommodation...I did say we were more aware?? Put the naughty stick away |
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we stay at neptunos so taxis no really an option to us . We've walked these streets for years . Not came across this ever. Kats good with the naughty stick if u want to bend over  |
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By *our LamourCouple
over a year ago
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"We were wondering how "Safe" it is late at night, first visit for us from 4th Nov, think we'll be getting taxi's back to our hotel. "
We were out just over a week ago and never saw or heard of any problems and we walked home every night!! (admittedly not in the direction of the Yumbo) . Cabs are so cheap and plentiful if you feel uneasy . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"we stay at neptunos so taxis no really an option to us . We've walked these streets for years . Not came across this ever. Kats good with the naughty stick if u want to bend over "
Is that a euphemism for a strap on? I'll pass lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We always get a taxi when leaving the clubs from Cita centre just our preference & if we share one then sometimes carry on the fun  "
We're staying at the Occidental (Barcelo) and from google street maps it looks a fairly quiet walk from the clubs, so Taxi's it'll be for us too |
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Something to ponder,
In 30+ visits to GC we have never encountered any problems when walking the streets at night.
We have though had problems with 3 taxi drivers, in each instance when leaving 2x2, who have tried their luck by being overly friendly and “suggestive” whilst heading back to La Mirage.
As a rule when using taxis I, Ben, sit upfront alongside the driver and Lisa sits directly behind the driver. Being in close proximity to and engaging the driver does seem to divert their attention. |
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We have been going for 9 years and never encountered any trouble or anything that would make us extra aware of possible trouble.
Saying that theres always a first time for everything,so like anywhere else it's always best to be on your guard. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Something to ponder,
In 30+ visits to GC we have never encountered any problems when walking the streets at night.
We have though had problems with 3 taxi drivers, in each instance when leaving 2x2, who have tried their luck by being overly friendly and “suggestive” whilst heading back to La Mirage.
As a rule when using taxis I, Ben, sit upfront alongside the driver and Lisa sits directly behind the driver. Being in close proximity to and engaging the driver does seem to divert their attention."
We always get taxi from 2x2 and the drivers can be very suggestive, especially the young ones, but they soon realise when you show no interest. They seem to decide who will take what fare, we always end up with the old ones now! |
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Years ago we had the misfortune of my wife's handbag been stolen and on the same holiday a guy tried to grab my wallet from my pocket.
PdI. was a different place then.More recently the only problem we have had was a
Taxi driver who was very vulgar to us as we left the Cita.He soon realized he was making a big mistake.No need to go into any further details. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Years ago we had the misfortune of my wife's handbag been stolen and on the same holiday a guy tried to grab my wallet from my pocket.
PdI. was a different place then.More recently the only problem we have had was a
Taxi driver who was very vulgar to us as we left the Cita.He soon realized he was making a big mistake.No need to go into any further details. "
That's disgraceful and these people should be reported to the authorities, as it gives the other drivers a bad name. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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Hope people aren't being put off by our experiences, on the whole it is very safe, but another incident was a couple who went for a walk on the beach early hours of the morning, near MacDonalds, camera and money stolen. Just trying to emphasise, don't be drawn into a false sense of security because you are on holiday and may have had some 'falling down berry' wine! |
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