Spain

## Gas Bottles in Spain ### Types Available - **Repsol/Cepsa**: Orange or blue 12.5kg butane bottles - **Campingaz**: Available at camping stores - **Propane**: Less common, at hardware stores ### Exchange Process - Exchange at Repsol/Cepsa gas stations - Need Spanish ID or passport - Price regulated: approximately €15-18 per bottle ### LPG - Not commonly available for motorhome refills - Growing network but still limited

## Camping Regulations in Spain ### Wild Camping - **Generally prohibited** but regulations vary by region - Catalonia and Andalusia have strict enforcement - Galicia and rural Castilla are more relaxed - Never camp near beaches or in national parks ### Overnight Parking - Legal in most areas unless signed otherwise - Municipal "áreas de autocaravanas" becoming more common - Many free areas maintained by local councils ### Best Regions for Motorhomes - Galicia (green and tolerant) - Extremadura (less crowded) - Coastal areas can be strict in summer

## Visa & Entry - **EU member:** Yes - **Schengen area:** Yes - **Currency:** Euro (€) - **Population:** 49.3 million - **Capital:** Madrid - **Languages:** Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician - **Timezone:** UTC EU/EEA citizens: No visa required. Free movement applies.

## Speed Limits | Road Type | Limit | |---|---| | Urban | 50 km/h | | Rural | 90 km/h | | Motorway | 120 km/h | - **Driving side:** right

## Electricity - **Voltage:** 230V / 50Hz - **Plug types:** Europlug, Schuko Standard European plugs work. No adapter needed for EU travelers.

## Emergency Numbers - **General Emergency:** 112 - **Police:** 091 - **Ambulance:** 061