binkybuss Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 binkybuss - 2010-07-24 11:42 PM when are the Barcelona Highway police going to do something about the pirates still operating on the main road? now robbing people at knife point! just do not stop whatever! get your camera out and photograph these highway men in action, then give the prints to the police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1ntersun Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 What brought this up ? Have you been robbed ? or just starting another thread ? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 You can't leave anything laying about these days! I've heard of highway robbers stealing manhole covers but never the contents of a posting on a forum before? Just goes to show dunnit - and I'll bet you thought that you were amongst friends on here too eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 We travel that way at least twice a year and have never come across anything suspicious or anyone who has been robbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkc Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I’ve seen the odd Kontiki and the occasional Euroyacht, but I can’t say I’ve ever noticed any pirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I,d give captain birdseye a good grilling if I were you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 It's all very fishy to me. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I have been the subject of an attempted attack on the free stretch just before Barcelona. The assailants threw something at the rear of the van and then pulled alongside signalling me to stop suggesting that there was something wrong with my van. I knew exactly what they were after so I indicated to them that I would stop; they pulled over about a half a mile further on and I drove past them. This happened about 3 years ago and the people concerned were driving a newish Audi A6. I have used this stretch of road several times since with no problems but I do ensure that I pull in front of a lorry on this stretch so nobody can pull in behind me. This stretch of road is renowned for problems of this nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Been up and down that stretch of the A7 dozens of times, and never had any problems. Be aware, and use common sense wherever you are driving anywhere in Europe - but don't let that need put you off exploring. Incidentally, if you're not in a great rush, maybe consider the "N" roads around Barcelona rather than the motorway....much more scenic, and no tolls either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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