Accessible parking in Madrid

Tarjeta de Estacionamiento spaces and disabled parking with the details that matter

If you're a EU Parking Card holder navigating Madrid, you've probably hit the same problem we have: a parking space marked “accessible” doesn't always live up to the name. Bay widths vary, kerb cuts are missing, and the closest space to the door isn't always the one you'd choose if you knew the details up front.

Close to the Door brings together community-verified parking data from across Spain and the rest of Europe, so you can choose a space in Madrid based on what actually matters — bay width, access aisles, surface type, lighting, kerb cuts and more — before you set off.

Your Tarjeta de Estacionamiento de personas con discapacidad and the EU Parking Card are accepted at dedicated accessible bays across Madrid. Close to the Door's data — bay widths, kerb cuts, surface types and lighting — helps you plan ahead. Coverage extends across Spain and the rest of the EU.

Parking in Madrid: what to expect

Madrid 360 is the city's Low Emission Zone covering the central almond (Almendra Central). Disabled drivers displaying the European Parking Card or the Spanish Tarjeta de Estacionamiento can park free in residential blue zones (zona azul) and at metered SER spots. The area around Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor is partially pedestrianised.

What you'll find on Close to the Door

  • The details that matter — bay width, access aisles, surface type, lighting, EV charging and kerb cuts. Every detail you need to choose a space that works for you.
  • Community verified — every space is reviewed and voted on by Disabled drivers and passengers who actually use it.
  • Built by Disabled people — the app is designed by people with lived experience, not as an afterthought.
  • Free to use — finding spaces, viewing accessibility details, and contributing to the community costs nothing.

Locations across the UK and Europe

Close to the Door covers accessible parking locations across the UK and EU, including London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam and many more.