Zamora is a small Castilian town along the Camino de Santiago Vía de la Plata route, with parking concentrated around its 23 Romanesque churches and the Duero river bridges. Blue zones cost 0.80 euros per hour; central paid lots 1.50 per hour with daily caps around 12 euros. Free streets exist on the eastern outskirts. This 2026 guide pulls live rates from the Ayuntamiento de Zamora.
Zamora uses standard Spanish blue/white zones with a small ZTL covering the cathedral and city walls.
| Zone | Hours | Rate | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (Centro) | Mon-Sat 09:00-14:00 + 17:00-20:00 | 0.80 euros / hour | 2 hours |
| ZTL Catedral | Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00 | Permit only | Hotel guests only |
| White (residents) | 24/7 | Tourists not allowed | N/A |
| Pay garage | 24/7 | 1.50 euros / hour, 12 / day | No limit |
| Free outskirts | 24/7 | Free | No limit |
Enforcement uses scan cars; ZTL has ANPR cameras.
Three central paid lots plus free outskirts.
Underground in Plaza Mayor. 2 minutes walk to the cathedral. Card-only, 24/7.
Open-air paid lot 6 minutes walk from the historic centre. Pre-book on Parclick to halve daily rate.
Underground at Zamora railway station. 12 minutes walk to centre. Best for arriving by train + extending day.
Free unrestricted street parking on the eastern outskirts. 15-20 minutes walk to centre.
Free parking exists at three reliable spots on the outskirts.
Free unrestricted street parking. 15 minutes walk to centre.
Free streets across the Roman bridge, 18 minutes walk to centre.
Free street on the western edge of the historic centre, 12 minutes walk to the cathedral.
Zamora uses MyValor (regional app), EasyPark and Telpark.
Castilian regional app. License-plate based, no surcharge.
Both work in blue zones with small surcharge.
Updated parquimetres take coins, cards and contactless.
| Violation | Fine 2026 |
|---|---|
| Driving in ZTL | 100 euros + admin fee |
| Expired blue zone | 9 euros same day, 30 standard |
| Disabled bay | 165 euros + tow |
| Bus lane | 100 euros |
ZTL only. Use Plaza Mayor or Tres Cruces lot.
Plaza Mayor underground is the closest.
Parking Estación.
Free streets, 18 min walk to centre.
Pilgrims often use Tres Cruces for budget overnight.
Zamora kept blue zone rates stable at 0.80 euros / hour for 2026. Free outskirts remain unrestricted.
Free outskirts on Avenida de Vigo. Cheapest paid: Parking Tres Cruces at 9 euros / day.
Plaza Mayor underground (2 min walk) or Tres Cruces lot (6 min walk).
Yes, covering the cathedral and old walls. ANPR enforced 09:00-21:00 Mon-Sat.
Pilgrims usually park at Tres Cruces overnight or use Cabañales free streets across the river.
MyValor (regional), EasyPark, Telpark.
Plaza Mayor, Estación and Tres Cruces all 24/7. Cheapest overnight: free outskirts.
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Fact-checked: Rates and fines verified 25 April 2026 against Ayuntamiento de Zamora and Parclick.
Primary sources: Ayuntamiento de Zamora, Parclick, MyValor, on-site verification April 2026.
