Granada's ZBE is one of the strictest in Spain – 23.55 km² covering essentially the entire urban perimeter, enforced 24/7 by 18 cameras since 1 October 2025. Vehicles without a DGT environmental sticker and registered outside Granada face a €200 fine (€100 with early pay). Tourists are exempt if they stay at an authorised hotel that registers the plate, or park for over 1 hour in an authorised car park (full list at movilidadgranada.com/zbe_parkings.php). For the Alhambra, use the official Parkia car park at €3.30/h, €22.90/day. The Albayzín has its own access-restricted zone separate from the ZBE – €200 fine for unauthorised entry.
The ZBE was approved earlier but cameras started fining non-resident vehicles without DGT stickers on 1 October 2025. Coverage: 23.55 km² – far larger than Madrid Central or Barcelona's perimeter.
| Vehicle | Access 2026 |
|---|---|
| Any DGT sticker (C / B / ECO / 0) | ✅ Full access |
| Registered in Granada (any condition) | ✅ Full access (grandfathered) |
| No sticker (A label) + non-Granada plate | ❌ Banned 24/7 – €200 fine |
| Tourist at authorised hotel | ✅ Hotel registers your plate |
| Heading to authorised car park + parking 1 h+ | ✅ Allowed |
Authorised car park list: movilidadgranada.com/zbe_parkings.php
Empark/Telpark operation right at the Cathedral and Capilla Real. From €1.70/h with a €18/24h cap – the cheapest of the central five for a full day of museums and tapas.
At Avenida de la Constitución 48 next to the train station and the San Cecilio hospital. €1.60/h with a €15/24h cap after 6 h. Excellent if you are arriving by AVE high-speed train or staying near the Hospital Real.
Underneath Plaza San Agustín, two blocks from the Cathedral. From €2.05/h, daily cap around €25-33. The Empark default for the centre.
Two APK2 sites – Puerta Real (C/ Acera del Darro 40) for the southern centre and Triunfo (Av. Constitución 20) near the AVE station. Rates published only via Parclick – reserve online for a fixed price.
Private lot on Paseo del Violón. €1.50/h weekdays, €1.75 weekends, €21.55/24h. A walk across the river to the centre – lighter on the wallet, lighter on traffic stress.
Daily-rate comparison (24h cap)
Authorised car parks – all enter you legally through the ZBE
Run by Parkia under concession from the Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife.
| Detail | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Address | Camino Viejo del Cementerio s/n, 18009 Granada |
| Walk to Pabellón de Acceso | ~100 m |
| Capacity | ~500 spaces (P1, P2, P3, P4 + bus/caravan area) |
| Hours | 24/7 |
| Rate (cars 2026) | €3.30/h · €22.90/day |
| Tour buses | ~€5.26/h · €35.15/day low season |
| Phone | +34 958 226 474 |
Operator: EYSA, C/ Solarillo de Gracia 7, 18002 Granada. Three colour zones – Granada uses Roja / Azul / Verde, not orange/naranja.
| Zone | Use | Max stay | Daily ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roja | High rotation | — | €1.05 (all zones same) |
| Azul | Medium rotation | 2 h (non-residents) | €1.05 |
| Verde | Low rotation, residents | — | €1.05 |
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00; Sat 09:00-14:00. Free Sundays and public holidays.
The big one: 394 free spaces + 10 reduced-mobility, just north of Granada in Albolote. Free in current phase. Direct metro into the city centre, ~25 min. Operated by the Junta de Andalucía via Metropolitano de Granada. Best option for a day trip to Granada from the Costa Tropical.
5 km south of the centre. Free street parking; bus line SN4 every 10-15 min, ~15 min ride into Avenida de Andaluces.
South-west of the centre. Free on-street parking nearby (the CC's own car park is paid). 25-30 min walk into the centre or bus.
Separate from the ZBE – the Albayzín + Sacromonte area is a Zona de Acceso Restringido (ZAR) controlled by plate-recognition cameras. Carrera del Darro is 24/7. Other Albayzín streets have schedules like Calle Pagés 00:00-07:00 + 11:00-14:00 + 20:00-24:00 on weekends and holidays.
Do not drive in. Park at Aparcamiento Catedral or Parking El Violón and walk up via Plaza Nueva. The ZAR is camera-enforced and €200 fines arrive by post after you have left town.
Aparcamiento Catedral or San Agustín. ZBE applies – any sticker-eligible car is fine.
Mixed Roja/Azul ORA zones. Easier to use a covered garage and walk.
The Parkia official car park is the only sensible option unless you walk from the centre.
Outside the main ZAR but very narrow. Walk from the Albayzín or take a taxi.
Yes, if your vehicle is not registered in Granada. The ZBE is the entire urban perimeter, 24/7. Any DGT sticker (C, B, ECO or 0) lets you enter. The fine is 200 EUR (100 EUR early pay) for sticker-less cars from out of town.
Parking Alhambra (Parkia) at Camino Viejo del Cementerio s/n, ~100 m from the entry pavilion. 3.30 EUR/h or 22.90 EUR/day for cars. Buses 5.26 EUR/h or 35.15 EUR/day low season.
Parking La Caleta (Parkia, near AVE station) at 1.60 EUR/h with a 15 EUR daily cap. Aparcamiento Catedral at 1.70 EUR/h with an 18 EUR cap is similar.
Yes – park at Juncaril Metro P+R (394 free spaces in Albolote) and take the metro into Granada centre. Free parking, metro into the centre in about 25 minutes.
It has its own restricted-access zone (ZAR), separate from the ZBE. Even DGT sticker-eligible cars cannot enter without authorisation. Fine 200 EUR. Park outside and walk.
Yes – all ORA zones (Roja, Azul, Verde) are free Sundays and public holidays. Garages still charge.
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Fact-checked: 27 May 2026 from Ayuntamiento Granada ZBE, ORA Granada, Alhambra parking guide, Juncaril Metro P+R. Rates may change.
