OTA Blue Zone

The blue zone is another parking option in Donostia. The AntiguoAmaraLoiola and Gros neighbourhoods have OTA zones where you can park your car. The blue zones, which requirement payment, have a limited time: there are 1.5-hour, 3-hour, 5-hour and even 9-hour zones. To park you need to buy a ticket from one of the machines; once the time you purchased has run out, you are required move the car and buy another ticket. You can consult the maximum stay per zone on the map.
The rates for parking vary according to the zone; the ones closest to the centre are more expensive (90 minutes: €2.87), and this is the maximum amount of time you can park.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday: from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: You can park for free in Donostia. Depending on the zone, the OTA applies from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The blue zones have different schedules depending on the day; we recommend checking the schedule on the OTA machines when you buy your ticket.

Payment Methods

App ElParking (Apple | Android ), free of charge
– Debit/credit card
– Cash: Coins from 5 cents to 2 euros
– Proximity cards: DonostiaKirola and/or University Card (UPV/EHU).

Additionally, in San Sebastián there is an app called Donostia Transport that offers real-time information about the best parking option based on your location.