{"id":3555,"date":"2024-12-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/?p=3555"},"modified":"2025-07-08T05:36:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T03:36:31","slug":"fine-dust-and-environmental-stickers-in-marina-alta-and-marina-baja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/en\/residenten\/mobilitaet-verkehr\/feinstaub-und-umweltplaketten-in-der-marina-alta-und-marina-baja\/","title":{"rendered":"Particulate matter and environmental badges in Marina Alta and Marina Baja"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3555\" class=\"elementor elementor-3555\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c16b7ff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c16b7ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f204737 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f204737\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Particulate matter and\nenvironmental badges\nin the Marina Alta and Marina Baja<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a6388 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"12a6388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"152\" src=\"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Feinstaub-und-Umweltplaketten-1024x195.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3557\" alt=\"Particulate matter and environmental badges in Marina Alta and Marina Baja\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Feinstaub-und-Umweltplaketten-1024x195.png 1024w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Feinstaub-und-Umweltplaketten-300x57.png 300w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Feinstaub-und-Umweltplaketten-768x146.png 768w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Feinstaub-und-Umweltplaketten.png 1276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22052f2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22052f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b95711 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b95711\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benidorm introduces stricter environmental zones,\nOther cities will follow step by step.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50eb935 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50eb935\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d55f0e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d55f0e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e40d3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e40d3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since 2023, the cities of the Costa Blanca have also been obliged to set up environmental zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones, ZBE) in order to improve air quality. In the Marina Alta and Marina Baja, implementation is now becoming increasingly serious. While some cities have already taken concrete steps, others are still in the planning phase. The goal: emission-free mobility by 2050.<\/p>\n<p class=\"aih1words\">Magazine Low emission zones are being introduced in Marina Alta and Marina Baja, with Benidorm leading the way and other cities gradually following suit to improve air quality. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Benidorm: Pioneer in the region<\/strong><br \/>Benidorm is one of the first cities in the region to implement the legal requirements. The city has already set up a comprehensive environmental zone that covers 74 hectares and is divided into three areas - the Levante and Poniente beach zones and the old town. Cameras have already been installed here to monitor access roads. After a transitional phase of around six months, fines of up to 200 euros will be imposed for offences from 1 January 2025. This transitional period is intended to give residents and visitors the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the new regulations.<\/p><p><strong>Important details for residents <\/strong><strong>and tourists:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>For residents without an environmental badge, there are special permits that can be applied for at the town hall.<\/li><li>Tourists staying in the low emission zone are to receive temporary access permits via an app. Delivery services can also apply for a special permit via the same app.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Other cities in the marinas<\/strong><br \/>In the region, D\u00e9nia (Marina Alta) and Villajoyosa (Marina Baja) are also obliged to set up environmental zones as they exceed the threshold of 50,000 inhabitants. While Benidorm is already a pioneer, D\u00e9nia and Villajoyosa are still in the early stages of implementation. There are no precise details as to when the zones will be fully established and monitored.<\/p><p><strong>The role of the DGT environmental badges<\/strong><br \/>Entry to the ZBE requires the corresponding sticker from the Spanish transport authority DGT:<\/p><ul><li><em>0 Emisiones (blue)<\/em>Electric vehicles and certain plug-in hybrids.<\/li><li><em>ECO (green-blue)<\/em>Hybrids and gas-powered vehicles.<\/li><li><em>C (green)<\/em>Low-emission petrol (Euro 4 and higher) and diesel (Euro 6).<\/li><li><em>B (yellow)<\/em>Older petrol engines (Euro 3) and diesel engines (Euro 4 and 5).<\/li><li><em>Vehicles without a sticker - categorised as \u201eA\u201c<\/em> - have the greatest restrictions and will no longer be allowed to enter the zones from 2025.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3ce914 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f3ce914\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36dba82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36dba82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Where can I get the environmental badge?<\/strong><br \/>Vehicles require a valid DGT environmental sticker in order to be allowed to enter the low emission zones (ZBE) in Spain. This sticker is available at the Spanish post office (Correos) as well as in authorised garages and tobacconists (tobacco shops). It is also possible to apply online via the official website of the Spanish transport authority (DGT). The cost of the environmental sticker is usually around 5 euros.<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Note<\/strong><\/span>For foreign vehicles, the sticker can also be applied for in order to avoid penalties when entering the ZBE. It is recommended to do this in good time before travelling.<\/p><p><strong>Outlook for the future<\/strong><br \/>The introduction of low emission zones is just the beginning of a comprehensive strategy to reduce pollution. The aim is to stop authorising new combustion engines by 2035 and to make cities completely emission-free by 2050. It is advisable for residents and visitors to Marina Alta and Marina Baja to find out about the new regulations in good time in order to avoid restrictions and protect the environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dda4228 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"dda4228\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da1c46 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4da1c46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-car\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M499.99 176h-59.87l-16.64-41.6C406.38 91.63 365.57 64 319.5 64h-127c-46.06 0-86.88 27.63-103.99 70.4L71.87 176H12.01C4.2 176-1.53 183.34.37 190.91l6 24C7.7 220.25 12.5 224 18.01 224h20.07C24.65 235.73 16 252.78 16 272v48c0 16.12 6.16 30.67 16 41.93V416c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32h256v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-54.07c9.84-11.25 16-25.8 16-41.93v-48c0-19.22-8.65-36.27-22.07-48H494c5.51 0 10.31-3.75 11.64-9.09l6-24c1.89-7.57-3.84-14.91-11.65-14.91zm-352.06-17.83c7.29-18.22 24.94-30.17 44.57-30.17h127c19.63 0 37.28 11.95 44.57 30.17L384 208H128l19.93-49.83zM96 319.8c-19.2 0-32-12.76-32-31.9S76.8 256 96 256s48 28.71 48 47.85-28.8 15.95-48 15.95zm320 0c-19.2 0-48 3.19-48-15.95S396.8 256 416 256s32 12.76 32 31.9-12.8 31.9-32 31.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2391f10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2391f10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a59281 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a59281\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>You can obtain the badge from DGT here:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegatinas-dgt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.pegatinas-dgt.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6674d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a6674d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/distintivo-ambiental-dgt-Feinstaubplakete-DGT-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3559\" alt=\"Fine dust and environmental stickers in Marina Alta and Marina Baja 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/distintivo-ambiental-dgt-Feinstaubplakete-DGT-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/distintivo-ambiental-dgt-Feinstaubplakete-DGT-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/distintivo-ambiental-dgt-Feinstaubplakete-DGT-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/costablanca-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/distintivo-ambiental-dgt-Feinstaubplakete-DGT.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feinstaub- und Umweltplaketten in der Marina Alta und Marina Baja Benidorm f\u00fchrt strengere Umweltzonen ein, Weitere St\u00e4dte folgen schrittweise. Seit 2023 sind auch die St\u00e4dte der Costa Blanca dazu verpflichtet, Umweltzonen (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones, ZBE) einzurichten, um die Luftqualit\u00e4t zu verbessern. In der Marina Alta und Marina Baja wird die Umsetzung nun zunehmend ernst. 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