Urban mobility is changing, and Benidorm is no exception. Starting in 2025, the city will implement its Low Emission Zone (LEZ), a measure aimed at reducing pollution, improving air quality, and promoting sustainable transport.

If you live in Benidorm, visit frequently, or are planning a trip, this guide is for you. Here, we’ll explain what the LEZ is, when it will be enforced, the fines for non-compliance, which vehicles can enter, and the available transport alternatives.

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📅 When Will the LEZ in Benidorm Be Enforced?

The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Benidorm entered its informative phase on January 1, 2025. During the first six months of the year, no fines will be issued, allowing drivers to familiarize themselves with the new restrictions.

📌 From July 2025, the restrictions will become mandatory, and fines will be imposed on those who violate the rules.

🔗 Official source: Benidorm.org

🚦 Which Vehicles Can Enter the LEZ in Benidorm?

Benidorm’s LEZ will cover 74 hectares, including the historic center, the Levante area, and the Poniente Promenade.

🔹 Vehicles ALLOWED to enter:
✅ Residents of the LEZ with any vehicle (after obtaining a permit from the city council).
✅ Vehicles with an environmental label: 🚘 CERO, ECO, C, and B labels from Spain’s DGT.
✅ Public transport vehicles, taxis, and VTC (private hire vehicles).
✅ Delivery and logistics vehicles.
✅ Hotel guests and parking customers with a special permit.
✅ Persons with reduced mobility.

🔹 Vehicles NOT allowed to enter:
❌ Cars without an environmental label (diesel vehicles registered before 2006 and gasoline vehicles registered before 2000).
❌ Non-resident vehicles without a special permit.
❌ Tourists staying outside designated LEZ hotels.

💸 LEZ Fines and Penalties in Benidorm

Starting July 2025, fines of up to €200 will be issued to those who enter the zone without permission.

📌 Examples of fines:
🔴 Driving without authorization: €150 – €200.
🟠 Parking without authorization: €100.
🟡 Repeated violations: Possible vehicle removal.

🚲 Sustainable Mobility Alternatives in Benidorm

To ease the transition, the city council has implemented several measures:

🚲 Bike lanes and bicycle rental services.
🚌 Improved public transport with more routes and frequency.
🅿️ Park-and-ride facilities outside the LEZ, connected by shuttle buses.

🔗 Details on new transport infrastructure: Visit Benidorm

📜 What Law Requires Benidorm to Implement an LEZ?

Benidorm’s LEZ is part of Spain’s Climate Change and Energy Transition Law (Law 7/2021), which mandates that all Spanish cities with more than 50,000 residents implement a Low Emission Zone.

Additionally, Royal Decree 1052/2022 outlines the minimum requirements for LEZs, including:
✅ Restrictions on access and circulation based on vehicle emissions.
✅ Monitoring systems with cameras and automated fines.
✅ Performance indicators to measure improvements in air quality.

🔗 Full legal text: MITECO

📍 Is Avenida Europa Included in the LEZ? Can You Park at Marco Polo Expediciones?

The Avenida Europa in Benidorm is NOT included in the Low Emission Zone. This means that vehicles can drive and park in this area without LEZ restrictions.

📌 Where can you park without issues?

✅ Marco Polo Expediciones, located on Avenida Europa, offers parking for its customers with no restrictions. Additionally, they provide a wide range of bicycles for rent, including electric bikes, mountain bikes, and urban bicycles, making it easy to move around Benidorm without worrying about LEZ restrictions.

🔗 More information and bike rentals here: Marco Polo Expediciones

📍 Conclusion: How Will the LEZ Affect Residents and Tourists?

Benidorm’s LEZ is a significant step toward a cleaner and more modern city. However, as with any new measure, there will be an adjustment period for both residents and visitors.

If you’re a resident, apply for your authorization. If you’re visiting, stay in a hotel with a special permit or use sustainable transport options such as bicycle rentals from Marco Polo Expediciones.

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