Manual for finding the perfect parking near Gran Vía in Madrid

Are you in Madrid for pleasure, work, or simply because you live in the capital and don't know where to park your car near Gran Vía? Follow our manual and you will surely find the perfect parking near this street.

Gran Vía in Madrid

Gran Vía in Madrid is one of the main streets of the Spanish capital. It starts at Calle de Alcalá and ends at Plaza de España, the city center. Many features have made this street famous: theaters, cinemas, shops, and various buildings of tourist interest. Due to its commercial and leisure importance, parking on Gran Vía can be difficult, sometimes impossible, if you do not use the Onepark service.

What to see on Gran Vía in Madrid

Also known as Madrid's Broadway due to its numerous musical theaters and cinemas, Gran Vía is also a landmark of international fashion and an ideal place for tourists thanks to its buildings of historical or architectural importance. Among these, the most notable are:

• The Metropolis Building;
• The Grassy Building;
• The Hotel de las Letras;
• The Telefónica Building.

How to reach Gran Vía in Madrid by car

Reaching Gran Vía in Madrid can seem long and difficult due to the city's heavy traffic. However, we are sure that parking near the street is the most practical solution you can find. In fact, it is convenient, allows direct access to numerous services (metro, buses, theaters, cinemas…), and it is not that complex to reach Gran Vía if you avoid peak hours and follow traffic via maps on your mobile.

Who Can Drive on Gran Vía in Madrid?

Gran Vía is located in the center of the capital and is subject to traffic pollution reduction regulations, also known as Madrid 360. This plan aims to comply with the European Commission's emission limits. Therefore, within the next few years, there will be many limitations depending on the car model. Specifically, vehicles will be divided into 3 categories:

• Cars with a C label can circulate freely in Madrid 360 as long as they are "high occupancy" (2 or more passengers). If they have the C label but are not high occupancy, they must go directly to a parking lot upon entering Madrid 360;
• Those with a B label from the DGT can only enter Madrid 360 if they park in an underground parking lot;
• Type A vehicles (diesel registered before 2006 and gasoline registered before 2000) cannot circulate in Madrid 360.