What is the speed limit in the Canary Islands?

The speed limit on motorways is 120 km/h, while in towns and cities it's 50 km/h, unless otherwise indicated. Parking is prohibited on white or yellow lines and blue lines indicate a restricted parking area where you must purchase a ticket from a pay-and-display machine.



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The national speed limit on motorways in Spain, unless otherwise indicated on local signage, is between 100km/h (62mph) and 120km/h (80 mph). On a main road outside a built-up area it's 90 km/h. For built-up areas it's 50km/h. If seat belts are fitted to your car, they must be worn by both drivers and passengers.

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Overtaking is also on the left. Just like everywhere else, it is very important to stick to the speed limits, which are up to 110 km/h on motorways (100 km/h when driving normally and 110 km/h if overtaking) and 40 km/h in residential or built-up areas (unless otherwise stated).

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Speed limits Ibiza follows Spanish rules that mark maximum speeds of 50 km/h in the town centre, 90 on national highways and 120 on the motorway.

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All roads on Fuerteventura have speed restrictions, which are usually 90kph maximum, and sometimes 70, 50 and 30kph. There is one section of dual carriageway on the FV-2 road in the south of the island that has a maximum speed of 110kph.

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Spanish speed cameras are usually a large rectangular grey box with a clearly visible camera on the front. Speed cameras typically fine an offender if they are travelling 7% or more over the stated speed limit.

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Avoid drinking, smoking, or vaping in public spaces – either on the streets or on the beach. It's prohibited across all the Canary Islands. You could face a hefty fine if caught.

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When it comes to drinking tap water in Gran Canaria, you'll be glad to know that it is generally safe for consumption. However, many visitors find that the taste of the tap water can be less than desirable. If you're not a fan of the taste, there are alternative options available.

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