Driving Through Tourist Areas: Expect the Unexpected
Tourist traffic changes the way Spain’s roads behave during summer. Discover how patience, awareness and adapting to changing conditions can help keep every journey safe.
Tourist traffic changes the way Spain’s roads behave during summer. Discover how patience, awareness and adapting to changing conditions can help keep every journey safe.
The beginning of August marks one of the busiest periods of the year on Spain’s roads, with the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) preparing for the first of three major traffic operations designed to keep millions of journeys moving safely throughout the holiday season.
Wildfires can affect roads in Spain with little warning. Learn how to stay safe, deal with smoke, respond to road closures and help reduce the risk during the summer months.
Hot weather can turn a parked car into a dangerous environment within minutes. Discover simple ways to keep your vehicle cooler, protect its interior and stay safe while driving in Spain this summer.
Travelling with your pet this summer? Discover how to keep animals safe, comfortable and secure during car journeys in Spain, from correct restraints to managing the heat.
Packing your car properly is about more than fitting everything in. Learn how correct load distribution, tyre pressures and securing luggage can make summer journeys in Spain safer and more comfortable.