Parking rules in Spain

If the pavement curb is painted yellow - don't park, if there is a sign saying No Parking - don't park. If you're not sure - don't park unless, of course, you want to get towed away. In major cities and now even the pueblos, non-metered on-street parking is difficult to find but in some areas, there are parking spaces marked in blue for which you should purchase a ticket from a nearby machine on the pavement usually topped with a blue and white “P” sign, or from an attendant. These spaces are usually for about two hours maximum. Penalties for parking infringements vary from town to town and can be heavy.

If you park illegally, you will almost certainly become a victim of the 'grua' - the local tow truck, and if you suffer this, there should be a sticker left on the curb with the phone number/address of your rental car’s new location. Getting your rental car back will be a hassle and will cost you dearly in fines and fees, not to mention the possible problem of your not speaking Spanish. Where possible, look for underground parking with security attendance - its worth paying that little bit more.

However, you will note that in general the Spanish park where they stop.