► PARKING in Spain 🅿️🇪🇸

Here you will find our tips on parking in Spain. Admittedly, parking your car is not the most exciting part of a road trip abroad. But it is a vital part of any route and it should be done in the proper way to avoid headaches.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 parking in Spain
01:04 availability of parking spaces
01.44 parking in big cities
04:56 parking in small towns
05:30 parking for the disabled
05:54 advice to avoid break-ins
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[@MatsRappe]

Your videos are super good. Thank you so much for your time and effort. Thank you also to include information for disabled.

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[@markheun6519]

Excellent video as-always. Thank you for this great information!

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[@ShirosakiH]

Thank you this has been very helpful to prepare for my trip! I enjoy how you take the time to cover both cities and the countryside, as we will be following La Vuelta this year and will be seeing both along the way!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank YOU! Following La Vuelta must be a thrilling experience. Mind you, they move hundreds of vehicles and parking wherever the finish line of the stage is might become something of an issue. I'm sure you have an incredible time! All the best.

[@wheelhouseadventures8176]

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[@jianshengchi4798]

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[@carcer149]

Wow...Thank you, will be in Spain October and November (3 weeks). Will be driving from Barcelona to Zaragoza, Toledo then Madrid and finally Lisbon...this was a great video...thank you so much... I've seen it already 3 times and trying to stick it into my head... Also I've seen your other ones.... U R DA BEST !!!!!! - USA - North Carolina

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[@marydaley7862]

We will rent on arrival at the Madrid airport, then head north to Bilbao, and west to Altamira, then Gallicia, then down to Seville , with side trips around Andalucia. Finally, back to Madrid. After returning the car, we will enjoy Madrid. We always like to stay in the old part of town, and no hostals or hotels have parking. It looks like we will be paying $25 / day to park, for a car that costs less than $50 ! Thanks for sharing all your wisdom, Tony.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Mary, why don't you return the car as soon as you reach Madrid?

[@manuelp7553]

Needed this video years earlier. Saved me hundreds of euros on fines / multas in Spain and Portugal 😅

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Well, at least you are aware of the risks in case of a future trip. 😀

[@ffmde8268]

Very detailed information.. Thank you Seems like the traffic rules are not a big deal at all since i think its the same as here in Germany. I am planning to take a road trip to Spain in May, but im not too much into big cities except Barcelona, other than that, would like to drive along the coastlines and when it comes to food maybe more spanish traditional foods and more of their culture Thnx again

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi there, May is a great time for a road trip and your intentions for your trip sound good! On top of that, we hope the pandemic situation will be much much better come May!

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[@fredcookerly9385]

Ugh! The thing I hate most about traveling in Spain...PARKING! Another thing that makes it complicated is that parking spaces can have different color lines (blue, yellow, orange, white, etc) with each having certain restrictions. Some are pay spaces. but even then, that doesn't apply all the time. Sundays and evenings after 8 PM can be free. And our little tourist town removes the pay kiosks during the low season. It can be nerve-wracking. Otherwise, thanks for another informative video!

[@prcodes3479]

Could you add a video on how to fill up your car's gas tank in Spain? What the different fuel types are, typical gas station hours, whether self-service gas stations are common, etc.?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

We are not planning a specific video on the topic for the time being, but we mention petrol stations here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJbCd2SMntWLe7M

[@roundcrisis3562]

Thanks for the great video, I wonder what about electric charge parking? what is the etiquette? thanks again for great videos

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there, electric charge parking is at a very early stage in Spain, you will struggle to find a public charging station - other than the ones at service stations. Some malls offer it for free to their customers but there are few stations available. All the best.

[@AndhikaNugraha]

Thank you for this video! It contains precisely the information I need. Do you know whether all parking meters accept payment by credit card?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Don't mention it, Andhika. In most cities card payments are accepted, but couldn't assure you that happens in all cases.

[@catherinelim8194]

Another excellent video with very practical tips. My family of 7 will be renting a 9-seater to tour Spain and while researching for places to park, I found out that not all parking garages can accommodate such a big vehicle. Most have height restrictions that one needs to be mindful of. Perhaps you can include this information in your video. Also enroute from one city to another, we plan to stop at some attractions along the way but are concerned that our luggage will be in the car. The vehicle does not have a covered boot. Any tips on how to minimise the risk of break-ins?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you, Catherine. We would need additional resources to devote time to research the issue of parking lot heights. It's important indeed, but we would need to tour the main cities of Spanish looking specifically for it. Stopping with your card loaded is always a huge concern. What do you mean when you say your vehicle doesn't have a covered boot? A 9-seater should have one. The only foul-proof way of preventing a break-in is to park your vehicle reversing it against a wall. And even so, if the thieves felt the reward was good enough, they might attempt to break in through the sides.

[@unconventionalideas5683]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Probably they meant it is a hatchback with a liftgate. But you can cover it up by installing the parcel shelf. That looks innocent enough to thieves.

[@180672148]

Hi first time on your site me gusta I’m driving to Spain in three weeks from uk can you confirm Disabled badges are useless because of brexit 😅

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

According to the UK government, "UK Blue Badge recognition across Spain decided by local administrations". Which means you will have to ask wherever you go before you park. Before Brexit, it was recognized everywhere.

[@samesamebutdifferent563]

Hi, thank you very much for your very informative and interesting videos. I am visiting Spain this coming spring. I understand there are also green parking lots. Can you explain what these lots are? Thank you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Haven't heard of the concept, could you give us some pointers to understand what they are?

[@jarizz2000]

HI, this is a very helpful video, We are going to take a trip for Andalucia and decided to rent a Roadsurfer. My fear is where to park these vans on those little towns.cities like Granada, Malaga, Ronda, Marvella, etc. Do you have some suggestions? Thank you so much in advance.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello there. Each town and city has specific regulations for parking big vehicles, but we haven't done any research on the topic yet. Best would be to search for a source of information with specific knowledge of the field. All the best!

[@edwardhouston8838]

Excellent video thanks. Going on my first trip to Spain with my caravan and a little concerned on using the pertrolpix automatic fuel pumps. Do they have English instruction?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure! You cannot expect English instructions at all the gas stations (not all of them are automatic). We are planning a video on the topic, hope it will be ready some time during the first quarter of 2024.

[@edwardhouston8838]

Was not expecting English at all gas stations was just asking if Petrolprix gas stations have English instruction as I know they are automatic. Thanks Eddie @@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@edwardhouston8838 apologies, Eddie, we misunderstood your question. We are not familiar with Petropix gas stations as there are none in our region nor we've ever used them elsewhere.

[@patric5076]

Thanks for this informative video Tony. We'll be traveling around Spain and Portugal by car with my elderly mother. Could we get a handicap permit in Spain?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Our pleasure! Disabled permits are for legal residents only. But if you are a EU citizen you can use your national permit in Spain.

[@asoukl]

Thank you for your wonderful content! Is there a place where I can have my car parked my car for 6 months for a reasonable price? I appreciate your help.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Thank you. I'm afraid we don't know the answer to your question.

[@markheun6519]

I have a question please. I'm renting a car for one day just to explore the rural parts of Andalusia. There are several Torres I want to see. For some, the only way is to park in the grass at the side of a nearby rural road then walk across a field to the Torres. Is that a normal thing to do in Spain or will the authorities get upset? Thank you again for the amazing videos!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Mark, if it's a rural road and for as long as you don't obstruct the passage of vehicles, you should be ok, but the safest thing would be to ask at the people in the Torres you'll be visiting. All the best!

[@KristinLucas147]

Can a disabled tag from the U.S. be used is Spain? And by the way your videos are wonderful!

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Only EU tags are accepted in Spain. All the best.

[@jeannoel1069]

Hi Tony, do you think a small SUV is safe against break-ins for storing luggage in the trunk?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi Jean, we don't think the car model is an issue, it is rather a question of being discreet when you park your car and never open the trunk when you do so.

[@zoharlindenbaum]

Is breaking into cars a real problem in Spain? I am curious since it was mentioned in the video. Thank you.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

In tourist areas, it is a problem, in particular if the thieves believe there could be valuables inside the car.

[@brassmonkey01]

Hola Tony, great video. Can you tell me if the speed limits are the same for all vehicles or do they differ for certain types of vehicle? For example, in the UK ,if your vehicle weighs more than 3500kg then you have to drive slower than the posted limits on certain types of road. Muchas gracias.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi there, lorries and buses have lower speed limits. But as far as I'm aware, the speed limits are identical for all types of cars.

[@brassmonkey01]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thanks for the quick reply! I ask with motorhomes and campervans in mind. Mine can do 70mph on motorways just like cars, but on lesser roads it has to be 60mph on dual carriageways where cars can do 70, and 50mph on single carriageways where cars can do 60. I am just trying to find out if the rules are similar in Spain.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@brassmonkey01 understood. Motorhomes and camper vans have the same limitations as cars. Caravans have slower speed limits. More official info (in Spanish) here: www.dgt.es/muevete-con-seguridad/viaja-seguro/en-autocaravana/

[@brassmonkey01]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal perfecto! Muchas gracias por su ayuda!

[@ashokkumar-lq3hz]

Thanks for the Video Tony! , Its very useful . We are driving to Spain from the UK , so we will be in a large car , are there Park and Rides around main cities so that we can park our car and ride into the cities ? Is there a Map for such parking lots in Spain and is there an APP taht i can use for the same ? Thanks for your help .

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hello Ashok, park and ride is not as coomon in Spain as it is in the UK. The term you should be looking for is “aparcamiento disuasorio”. No resource about them we are aware of.

[@ashokkumar-lq3hz]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thanks a lot for your help , I really appreciate it!

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[@MrSpengel]

I plan to visit Spain in the spring and am handicapped. Will the handicapped parking placard issued here in the US be honored when used in a rental car in Spain?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

As far as we are aware, only EU-issued id cards are accepted.

[@HeidiPriest]

😂😂😂😂 Park where ever you like, just remember to put hazard lights on like the local do😂😂😂😂😂

[@sagar9983]

Will the parking kiosk be in English also when booking the car parking time

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Depends on the city.

[@batlife76]

Hi, where to park a large Harley Davidson motorcycle? Can I park on the sidewalk or are the police uncompromising? Thanks.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Hi there, that is a truly thorny issue, because each local authority is responsible for issuing their own rules on the matter. Regulations are different in Barcelona than in Madrid, for instance. As a general rule, areas which are of exclusive use by pedestrians are off-limits. Seek advice from the local tourist office on the cities you visit so you make sure you avoid being fined.

[@batlife76]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you very much for the quick reply. Have a nice day

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

you have a great trip!

[@cnxexpat1862]

Great video, thanks. Is it true that Spaniards like to bump other cars to get a larger parking space or when they leave their parking places? Also that they don´t care so much when they open their doors and hit cars beside?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

A small minority of drivers might behave in the way you describe, but I would never go as far as characterizing that behavior as typical of Spaniards.

[@cnxexpat1862]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Ok. Perhaps people with new cars don´t do it. I asked the same question at an expat Facebook group and the answer was very often, don´t care so much about other cars when parking.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@cnxexpat1862 in the last ten years driving on a regular basis through Spain I would say I saw twice people lightly bumping other cars while parking, simply because the parking space was too narrow.

[@mchoney2122]

Señor Gálvez Estamos en planes de regresar a su bello país. Esta vez a la parte Norte. Si nos puede recomendar una buena compañía de renta de autos. Y que tiempo del año es el mejor. Tuvimos problemas con la compañía de renta la última vez. Gracias ☺️

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Buenos días, Mery, con Avis, Hertz, Europcar o Sixt es difícil fallar. Mira este vídeo sobre cuándo visitar España: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKiyhHiOZ8-khK8

[@NorthernerDiaries]

What about situations when you face: - green parking marking - blue parking marking (already been explained) - white parking marking - orange parking marker What do those mean?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Green tends to indicate spaces with priority for residentes. White is general parking. Orange is residents only. But each one of those colors can mean different things depending on the city where you find them.

[@beatrizc6387]

Hola ! Vale la pena ir en auto a Barcelona ? Desde valencia … y usarlo en Barcelona

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Respuesta aquí: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ7OoXWjhpp-h5o

[@KashifAdeel]

I m planning for road trip for a week. Taking rent a car from Madrid. The hotel I booked is Ramada Getafe. Please let me know what is the easiest way to drive and Park car at any free spot and go directly to city center. The most easiest. I be in Spain on Friday and Saturday. Secondly how to reach you over email ??

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Ramata Getafe is in the middle of an industrial estate south of Madrid, we are not familiar with the region and we would not advice anyone planning to do tourism in Madrid to stay there. You will have to ask the hotel about on-street parking in the region. Here's how to get to the hotel: goo.gl/maps/fSXszJD93UCKJUaP6 We intend to provide a consultancy service in the future, but so far we only reply to queries here on KZbin.

[@KashifAdeel]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal the hotel has parking. my question is if i drive my car from hotel towards city centre. where i can confortabily park my car and ride to city centre without any hasstle. what are the places near to city centre where i can park either free of limited charge.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

We are not familiar with the south region of Madrid so cannot pinpoint the location of park and ride alternatives. Perhaps you could ask at the hotel you are staying, they might have the information you are looking for. There are paid underground car parks in the centre of Madrid.

[@glenwambach1497]

How do we as non EU people who is from South Africa get a disabled permit for our visit to Madrid Spain and then to Portugal? We are hiring a car for 12 days. My wife needs a wheelchair to get around. We have a disabled permit/badge for our car here in South Africa. Your help would be truly appreciated. Thanx Glen.

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

As far as we know visitors cannot obtain such card.

[@yanassi]

Parking on the sidewalk is acceptable in small towns?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

If there are no signs indicating otherwise, yes.

[@kittyone600]

For cars with a disabled tag, do they still need to pay for street meter parking in Spain?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Yes, unless you use a disabled parking space.

[@kittyone600]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you for sharing that information!

[@vikramprabha2429]

How to find a paid parking space near the hotel u stay?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

It depends on the specific location of the hotel. There might not be parking spaces nearby.

[@vikramprabha2429]

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal going on a trip staying in Barcelona, Catalunya 08013, in the month of October. How to find a free parking/ paid parking space..any website or apps available??

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

@@vikramprabha2429 you can try parkimeter.com Driving a car in Barcelona is one of the mistakes we talk about here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ7OoXWjhpp-h5o

[@rongarza9488]

Las manos, por Dios.

[@nicoli8437]

The last episode was not pleasant... It's a pity that crime is increasing. Are there any advantages to electric cars?

[@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal]

Didn't understand the first part of your comment. In terms of parking, no advantages for electric cars.

[@56independent42]

Why don't you just... not? I take my bike everywhere and it's so much better. Better views, fresher air, and the speed which feels fast is lower, so it's safer.

[@UnderscoreZeroLP]

I’m not going to cycle 120km of mountain roads bucko..

[@Tom-sg4iv]

Don’t bring your (nice) car to Spain. Locals will squeeze in even though there is not enough space, scratching every corner of your car.

[@Willburrrrr]

Happened to you?