The slow-moving Atlantic storm system ‘Marta’ delivered another day of chaos on 9–10 February, with the Directorate-General of Traffic (DGT) reporting more than 100 secondary roads closed across Andalusia, Castilla-y-León and Extremadura. Fifteen highways in Castilla-y-León alone were shut because of flooding, ice or landslides, and snow chains were compulsory on several mountain passes. Although Spain’s primary motorway network remained largely open, haulage firms rerouted lorries, adding hours to delivery schedules for supermarkets and automotive plants.
Aviation was also hit. Three commercial flights bound for Vigo’s Peinador Airport—two from Madrid and one from Gran Canaria—were forced to return or divert to A Coruña on 10 February after crosswinds exceeded safety limits. Airlines warned of further disturbances at Santiago and Bilbao as Marta’s frontal system tracks northeast.
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For international travelers whose itineraries are being upended—and for residents planning onward journeys—the administrative aftershocks can be just as disruptive as the storm itself. VisaHQ (https://www.visahq.com/spain/) can help by fast-tracking or rescheduling visa appointments, supplying the latest entry requirements, and securely handling documentation, so that once transport links reopen, travel plans can proceed without additional bureaucratic delays.
The weather follows two earlier storms, Kristin and Leonardo, that flooded parts of Andalusia and Portugal. Meteorologists say the saturated ground increases the risk of additional landslides and advise against non-essential travel in affected provinces until at least 12 February.
Businesses with field personnel or supply-chain movements in southern Spain should activate severe-weather protocols, including remote work for staff and real-time GPS monitoring of shipments. Travellers are urged to check the DGT map and airline apps before setting out. Insurers expect a spike in claims for vehicle damage and business-interruption losses, emphasising the importance of documenting delays and rerouting costs.
Aviation was also hit. Three commercial flights bound for Vigo’s Peinador Airport—two from Madrid and one from Gran Canaria—were forced to return or divert to A Coruña on 10 February after crosswinds exceeded safety limits. Airlines warned of further disturbances at Santiago and Bilbao as Marta’s frontal system tracks northeast.
For international travelers whose itineraries are being upended—and for residents planning onward journeys—the administrative aftershocks can be just as disruptive as the storm itself. VisaHQ (https://www.visahq.com/spain/) can help by fast-tracking or rescheduling visa appointments, supplying the latest entry requirements, and securely handling documentation, so that once transport links reopen, travel plans can proceed without additional bureaucratic delays.
The weather follows two earlier storms, Kristin and Leonardo, that flooded parts of Andalusia and Portugal. Meteorologists say the saturated ground increases the risk of additional landslides and advise against non-essential travel in affected provinces until at least 12 February.
Businesses with field personnel or supply-chain movements in southern Spain should activate severe-weather protocols, including remote work for staff and real-time GPS monitoring of shipments. Travellers are urged to check the DGT map and airline apps before setting out. Insurers expect a spike in claims for vehicle damage and business-interruption losses, emphasising the importance of documenting delays and rerouting costs.
