Spain’s Directorate General for Traffic, known as the DGT, has forecast 908,160 journeys on roads across the Valencian Community between Friday 28 and Monday 31 August. The movements form part of the special Return 2026 operation, covering the end of the summer holiday period and the return phase of the Strait of Gibraltar crossing operation.

The heaviest traffic is expected on the A-7 and AP-7, which carry large volumes of long-distance traffic along the Mediterranean coast. In Valencia province, the DGT has identified the A-3 around Requena and Quart de Poblet, the A-7/A-3 junction, the N-332 around Gandia, Bellreguard, Oliva, Tavernes de la Valldigna and Cullera, and parts of the CV-500 as potential congestion points.

In Alicante, possible delays have been highlighted on the A-70 and the N-332, including access routes to Altea, El Altet, Santa Pola and Torrevieja. In Castellón, traffic could build up on the CV-13 at its junction with the AP-7 and N-340 near Torreblanca.

The busiest periods are expected from 4pm to 10pm on Friday, from 8am to 9pm on Saturday, and during morning and afternoon peaks on Sunday and Monday. The DGT has advised drivers to plan journeys outside these times, obey speed limits, maintain safe distances, avoid mobile-phone use, wear seat belts and take a break every two hours on long trips.