The slow-moving Atlantic storm “Marta” is still battering Spain and, as of Monday morning, 9 February, the Directorate-General of Traffic (DGT) lists 173 road closures due to flooding, landslides and snow. Three of these blockages hit core arteries—the A-48 in Cádiz, the A-44 in Jaén and the historic N-VI in León—forcing long detours for commercial traffic heading to Andalusian ports and for tourists driving between Madrid and the north-west.
Andalusia remains worst affected with 140 secondary roads underwater, isolating several villages in the Campo de Gibraltar, while 34 mountain passes across the central and northern sierras now require snow chains or ban trucks altogether. Logistics operators serving the automotive plants in Vigo and the agrifood hubs of Almería report delivery delays of 24-48 hours, and courier companies have suspended next-day service guarantees south of Seville.
If you find yourself needing to reroute via another country or extend a stay because of these disruptions, VisaHQ can help smooth the process by handling any urgent visa or permit requirements online. Their Spain portal (https://www.visahq.com/spain/) provides quick applications, real-time tracking and expert advice, ensuring that documentation issues don’t compound the travel headaches caused by Storm Marta.
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Turespaña is warning inbound visitors to monitor route updates and to consider rail or air alternatives—though the parallel rail strike has narrowed those options. Car-rental firms at Málaga-Costa del Sol airport say cancellation rates jumped 28 % over the weekend as holidaymakers re-booked for later dates. Where journeys are unavoidable, relocation and destination-service providers are advising expatriates to download the DGT’s real-time app and to carry proof of residence, as patrols are checking drivers before allowing entry into evacuation zones.
Government meteorologists expect a further 48 hours of heavy rain over western Galicia and renewed snowfall in the Sistema Central, meaning additional disruption is likely. Employers with time-critical road movements—especially perishables—are being urged to activate contingency warehouses north of Madrid or to shift volume temporarily onto coastal shipping lanes. Business travellers coming for Monday-to-Friday meetings should plan for airport-to-city transfers that take twice the normal time.
While Spain’s road network is expansive, the events of the past fortnight reveal its vulnerability to back-to-back storms and highlight the importance for mobility managers of multi-modal contingency planning that includes regional airports and high-speed rail alternatives.
Andalusia remains worst affected with 140 secondary roads underwater, isolating several villages in the Campo de Gibraltar, while 34 mountain passes across the central and northern sierras now require snow chains or ban trucks altogether. Logistics operators serving the automotive plants in Vigo and the agrifood hubs of Almería report delivery delays of 24-48 hours, and courier companies have suspended next-day service guarantees south of Seville.
If you find yourself needing to reroute via another country or extend a stay because of these disruptions, VisaHQ can help smooth the process by handling any urgent visa or permit requirements online. Their Spain portal (https://www.visahq.com/spain/) provides quick applications, real-time tracking and expert advice, ensuring that documentation issues don’t compound the travel headaches caused by Storm Marta.
Turespaña is warning inbound visitors to monitor route updates and to consider rail or air alternatives—though the parallel rail strike has narrowed those options. Car-rental firms at Málaga-Costa del Sol airport say cancellation rates jumped 28 % over the weekend as holidaymakers re-booked for later dates. Where journeys are unavoidable, relocation and destination-service providers are advising expatriates to download the DGT’s real-time app and to carry proof of residence, as patrols are checking drivers before allowing entry into evacuation zones.
Government meteorologists expect a further 48 hours of heavy rain over western Galicia and renewed snowfall in the Sistema Central, meaning additional disruption is likely. Employers with time-critical road movements—especially perishables—are being urged to activate contingency warehouses north of Madrid or to shift volume temporarily onto coastal shipping lanes. Business travellers coming for Monday-to-Friday meetings should plan for airport-to-city transfers that take twice the normal time.
While Spain’s road network is expansive, the events of the past fortnight reveal its vulnerability to back-to-back storms and highlight the importance for mobility managers of multi-modal contingency planning that includes regional airports and high-speed rail alternatives.
