Costa del Sol traffic
Heading along the A-7, off to the airport or into Marbella on a summer Saturday? Check the roads before you set off, then let Chilli keep you company on the drive.
Check before you go
The quickest ways to see what’s happening on the roads right now.
The main roads
A-7, the coast road
The free road that runs along the coast through the towns. Busiest at rush hour and on summer weekends, with plenty of roundabouts and junctions.
AP-7, the toll motorway
The faster, quieter alternative inland, with tolls on the stretches between Fuengirola and the west coast. Often worth it when the A-7 is jammed.
Málaga ring roads
The routes around Málaga, towards the airport, the city and the A-45 inland, get heavy at peak times. Allow extra time for flights.
Roads inland
Routes up to Coín, Alhaurín and the Guadalhorce Valley are quieter but winding, and can be affected by storms and roadworks.
Local driving tips
1
Summer weekends
Expect queues into Marbella, Puerto Banús and the beaches from late morning, and leaving them in the evening.
2
Airport runs
Add extra time in high season and on Friday and Sunday afternoons, when everyone is flying in or out.
3
Ferias and events
Town fairs, concerts and festivals bring road closures and diversions. Check the local council’s news.
4
Autumn rain
Heavy storms can flood underpasses and low roads. Never drive through flooded roads or dry riverbeds.
Stuck in traffic?
Make the most of it. Chilli plays straight from your dashboard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
