Speed camera

Where are the cameras located?

In 2010, the municipality installed three cameras along the coastal roads, all in 30 km/h zones. In addition, there are DGT checks on the motorway.

1. Paseo Reina Sofa by Aquatropic - the closest one, approx. 600 metres from Playa Tropical towards the town. The pillar stands on the landward side of the road, just after the bend by the water park, and photographs in both directions. The stretch is a low-speed zone - check the signs.
2. Avenida Costa del Sol by Hotel Albayzn del Mar - on the coastal road west of the town, opposite the hotel. The limit is 30 km/h. A local guide has reported it out of action, but assume it is working.
3. Paseo Andrs Segovia in La Herradura - the coastal road at La Herradura, heading towards Nerja. The limit is 30 km/h.
4. The A-7 motorway at the La Herradura exit - just east of the exit. The limit here is 100 km/h.

Red star = Playa Tropical. Click on a point for the name and distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap.

The map shows the three fixed cameras in the town. Do you know of any more - or do you know that one has been removed? Let us know and we will update the map.

What is the speed limit?

The stretch is a low-speed zone. There have previously been signs for 30 km/h, but a local guide also mentions lower limits. Look for the signs and slow down in good time.

Save your money: Keep your speed down along the entire stretch along the beach – there are pedestrians and cyclists everywhere.

Speed limits in Spain

How much is a speeding fine?

On roads with a limit above 50 km/h, the first steps are slightly wider. If you drive 60 km/h too fast in town or 80 km/h too fast on a country road, it is a criminal case – not a fine.

• Half price for prompt payment: If you pay within 20 days, you get a 50% discount (pronto pago). In return, you lose the right to appeal.
• Fines from municipal cameras – e.g. by Aquatropic – are issued by the municipality; fines from the police on the roads are issued by the Spanish traffic authority DGT. Follow the payment instructions on the fine.

How to pay

1. Online at DGT: Go to sede.dgt.gob.es → "Multas" → pay by card. You will need the fine number (número de expediente or boletín). This can also be done via the DGT app miDGT.
2. Municipal fines are paid via the web address or account stated on the fine.
3. Bank or post office (Correos) in Spain with the fine in hand.
4. Beware of scams: False text messages and emails are circulating in the name of DGT. Never click on links in a text message – look up the fine yourself at sede.dgt.gob.es.

Stopped by the police?

If you do not live permanently in Spain, the police can demand that you pay the fine immediately – in cash or by card, and with the half-price discount. If you cannot pay, the car can be impounded until the fine is paid. Therefore, always carry a payment card with you.

Danish cars and hire cars

The cheapest option is to avoid it: Spain has many fixed cameras, and the police also measure speed from helicopters and with drones. Follow the signs – especially on the stretch along the beach and on the A-7.

Krone amounts are converted at 1 € ≈ 7.46 kr. and rounded.