What to do if your car is trapped in flood water
Following a fatal flooding incident in Olivella, Barcelona, we explain the vital survival rules every driver must know to avoid and escape trapped vehicles in flood water.
Following a fatal flooding incident in Olivella, Barcelona, we explain the vital survival rules every driver must know to avoid and escape trapped vehicles in flood water.
Spain recorded 240 road deaths this summer amid record travel, prompting the Interior Ministry to push forward new plans to lower the legal blood alcohol limit to 0.2 g/l.
With summer mobility operations concluding, the Guardia Civil reports high compliance with Spain’s mandatory connected V-16 beacons. We examine how roadside reliance on the devices is cutting pedestrian casualties and feeding real-time hazard data into the DGT 3.0 network.
Spain’s road rules are changing on 1 October 2026. We have created a simple, bilingual guide to help you understand what matters to you.
A few simple checks before you leave can help prevent breakdowns and improve safety. Follow this practical summer driving checklist before your next journey in Spain.
Forgotten essentials and small oversights can quickly spoil a holiday. Discover simple ways to prepare for your journey and avoid unnecessary stress while travelling in Spain.