Monitor Barcelona Traffic in Real-Time
Access 800+ live traffic cameras across Barcelona and the surrounding metropolitan area. Our interactive map provides real-time feeds from the Ronda de Dalt (B-20), Ronda Litoral (B-10), AP-7 Mediterranean motorway, and coastal corridors feeding Catalunya's capital. Monitor conditions on roads operated by the Servei Catala de Transit (SCT) and the DGT national network. No account required — just click and start watching live traffic instantly.
VIEW BARCELONA CAMERAS →Barcelona Metro Coverage Areas
Barcelona's road network is shaped by the city's geography — squeezed between the Collserola hills and the Mediterranean Sea. Two ring roads encircle the urban core while motorway corridors extend along the coast and inland through the Valles. Our camera network covers the full system operated by the Servei Catala de Transit and Spanish DGT.
Rondas Ring Roads (B-20/B-10)
200+ Live Cameras
Continuous coverage of Barcelona's twin ring roads: the Ronda de Dalt (B-20) running along the upper hillside and the Ronda Litoral (B-10) following the waterfront. Cameras monitor every major interchange, tunnel section, and merge zone around the city perimeter.
AP-7 & B-23 Corridors
150+ Live Cameras
Real-time feeds from the AP-7 Mediterranean motorway running north toward Girona and south toward Tarragona, plus the B-23 connecting Barcelona to Martorell and the interior. Major interchange cameras cover the Papiol junction and Molins de Rei access points.
C-31 & C-32 Coastal Roads
150+ Live Cameras
Camera coverage along both coastal motorways: the C-31 running through the Llobregat delta and coastal towns, and the C-32 (Autopista del Garraf) connecting Barcelona to Sitges and the southern coast. Beach access routes and tunnel sections fully monitored.
Central Barcelona & Eixample
150+ Live Cameras
Surface-level street cameras across Barcelona's grid neighborhoods, including Avinguda Diagonal, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, Via Laietana, and Avinguda Meridiana. Essential for navigating the Eixample district and connecting routes between the Rondas.
Airport & El Prat Area
150+ Live Cameras
Dedicated coverage of access routes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, including the C-31 airport spur, C-32 approach from the south, and terminal access roads serving both T1 and T2. Cameras also cover the Llobregat delta logistics zone and the port access routes.
Features
Interactive Map
View all Barcelona cameras on an interactive map with real-time clustering
Grid View
Browse cameras in a filterable grid with search and sort options
Save Favorites
Bookmark frequently-used cameras for quick access
Live Updates
Real-time feeds from Servei Catala de Transit and DGT systems
24/7 Access
Monitor traffic conditions any time of day or night
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About Barcelona Traffic Cameras
TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 800+ live traffic cameras throughout Barcelona and the surrounding metropolitan area. Our platform aggregates feeds from the Servei Catala de Transit (SCT), Catalunya's regional traffic authority, and the DGT national system, giving you comprehensive coverage of motorway and urban street conditions across the Barcelona region. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ official sources across 130+ countries.
Whether you are commuting from Sabadell along the C-33, checking conditions on the Ronda de Dalt before crossing the city, or monitoring airport access routes ahead of a flight from El Prat, our Barcelona traffic camera network delivers real-time visibility into one of Europe's busiest Mediterranean metro areas. View live feeds from the Rondas, AP-7, C-31, C-32, and C-33, plus surface street cameras covering Diagonal, Gran Via, and the arterial avenues that define Barcelona's traffic flow.
Build Your Barcelona Commute Route
Monitor every camera along your specific route through the Barcelona metro area. Save your favorites for instant access during Ronda de Dalt backups or Friday coastal departure traffic.
CREATE YOUR ROUTE →The Rondas: Barcelona's Ring Road System
Barcelona's two ring roads are the most critical arteries in the city's road network. Unlike Madrid's concentric orbital rings, Barcelona's Rondas form a single loop that traces the city's natural boundaries — the mountains above and the sea below.
Ronda de Dalt (B-20) runs along the upper edge of Barcelona, skirting the Collserola range from the Nus de la Trinitat interchange in the northeast to the Zona Franca in the southwest. This is Barcelona's primary crosstown motorway, carrying traffic that would otherwise have to thread through the city grid. The Nus de la Trinitat, where the B-20 meets the C-33 and C-31, is the single busiest interchange in Catalunya, handling an average of 84,719 vehicles daily. Major tunnel sections at Vallvidrera and beneath Horta-Guinardo are persistent bottleneck zones.
Ronda Litoral (B-10) follows the Mediterranean waterfront, connecting the port area and Zona Franca through Barceloneta and Poblenou to the Forum and the junction with the C-31 heading north. This road handles port traffic, cruise terminal access, and beach-bound vehicles in summer. The Moll de la Fusta section near the old port and the elevated section through Poblenou experience chronic congestion during peak hours and event days.
Tunels de Vallvidrera — the toll tunnels connecting Barcelona to Sant Cugat del Valles and the Valles Occidental comarca through the Collserola — are a critical chokepoint. When tunnel traffic backs up during morning rush, the spillover affects the B-20 in both directions. Camera feeds at tunnel approaches provide advance warning of delays.
Watch Barcelona Ring Road Traffic Live
Check the Ronda de Dalt tunnels, Ronda Litoral waterfront section, and Vallvidrera approaches in real-time. Identify the clearest route across Barcelona before departing.
VIEW RING ROAD CAMERAS →Motorway Corridors: Connecting Catalunya
Barcelona sits at the hub of Catalunya's motorway network, with corridors radiating along the coast and inland through the valleys. Each route carries distinct traffic patterns shaped by commuter flows, freight movements, and seasonal tourism.
AP-7 (Autopista del Mediterrani) is Spain's primary Mediterranean corridor, running north to Girona and the French border and south to Tarragona and Valencia. The AP-7 through the Barcelona metropolitan area handles enormous daily volumes combining local commuter traffic with long-distance freight and tourist movements. The Papiol interchange where the AP-7 meets the B-23 is a notorious congestion point monitored by multiple SCT cameras.
C-33 (Autopista de Barcelona a Montmelo) connects Barcelona to Sabadell, Terrassa, and the Valles Oriental comarca. This is one of the busiest commuter corridors in Catalunya, carrying workers from the industrial Valles to the capital each morning. The merge with the B-20 at the Nus de la Trinitat generates some of Barcelona's worst daily congestion.
C-31 runs along the coast north of Barcelona through Badalona, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, and onward to Mataro and the Maresme coast. South of the city, it crosses the Llobregat delta to serve the airport and the Baix Llobregat municipalities. The C-31's dual coastal role means it carries both local commuter and beach traffic.
C-32 (Autopista del Garraf) heads south from Barcelona through the Garraf massif via tunnels to reach Sitges, Vilanova i la Geltru, and the Penedes coast. The Garraf tunnel section is a weather-sensitive stretch where Mediterranean storms can reduce visibility rapidly. Summer weekend traffic to Sitges and the southern beaches creates predictable southbound surges on Friday evenings.
B-23 connects Barcelona to Martorell and the AP-7 interchange, serving the industrial corridor of the Baix Llobregat. Heavy commercial vehicle traffic combines with commuter flows from Molins de Rei, Sant Feliu de Llobregat, and surrounding municipalities to produce persistent morning and evening congestion.
Critical Barcelona Traffic Situations
- Ronda de Dalt Tunnel Incidents: Accidents inside the B-20 tunnel sections cause immediate closures with no alternative routing within the tunnel. Traffic diverts to surface streets through Horta-Guinardo and Sarria-Sant Gervasi, overwhelming the city grid. Check tunnel entrance cameras before committing to the Ronda de Dalt.
- FC Barcelona Match Days: Matches at the Camp Nou (and the redeveloped Spotify Camp Nou) generate massive traffic surges on the Avinguda Diagonal and the B-20 exits serving Les Corts. Pre-match traffic builds 2-3 hours before kickoff, and post-match dispersal can congest the Rondas for over an hour.
- Cruise Port Traffic: Barcelona is Europe's busiest cruise port. On peak turnaround days with multiple large ships, the Ronda Litoral near the Zona Franca and port access roads experience severe congestion as thousands of passengers arrive and depart simultaneously.
- AP-7 Holiday Departures: Catalan holiday weekends — especially the start of August and Setmana Santa — produce extreme outbound volumes on the AP-7 in both directions. Queues at the Papiol interchange and along the C-32 toward the coast can exceed 15 kilometers.
Barcelona Traffic Patterns
According to INRIX, Barcelona ranks as the 123rd most congested city globally, with drivers losing an average of 46 hours annually to traffic jams. Recent national traffic regulations have contributed to a 7% reduction in accidents across Spain.
Barcelona's traffic rhythm is shaped by the city's Mediterranean culture, compact geography, and position as Catalunya's economic and tourism capital. Barcelona drivers face significant congestion, with one-way commute times averaging approximately 30 minutes.
Morning rush builds from 7:30 AM as commuters converge from the Valles along the C-33, from the Maresme coast via the C-31, and from the Baix Llobregat through the B-23. The Nus de la Trinitat interchange reaches saturation between 8:00 and 9:00 AM, and the Ronda de Dalt tunnel sections maintain slow-moving conditions until after 10:00 AM. The southern Ronda Litoral clogs with port-bound freight traffic starting even earlier, around 7:00 AM.
Summer beach traffic fundamentally alters Barcelona's road dynamics from June through September. Weekend traffic to the Maresme, Garraf, and Costa Brava coastlines creates a secondary commuter pattern layered on top of normal flows. The C-32 southbound and C-31 northbound experience Friday afternoon surges that rival weekday rush hour volumes. Return traffic on Sunday evenings backs up from beach towns all the way to the Rondas.
Event-driven surges are a constant factor in Barcelona. Beyond FC Barcelona matches, the city hosts Mobile World Congress, Primavera Sound, Sonar, the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix (Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmelo, served by the C-33 and AP-7), and La Merce festival week. Each event has a distinct traffic footprint on specific corridors visible through our camera network.
Weather Impacts on Barcelona Roads
Barcelona's Mediterranean climate is generally favorable for driving, but several weather patterns create hazardous conditions that traffic cameras help you monitor.
Mediterranean storms (gota fria) can arrive with little warning, dumping intense rainfall that overwhelms drainage systems. The low-lying Ronda Litoral and C-31 sections through the Llobregat delta are vulnerable to flash flooding. Tunnel sections on the B-20 and C-32 Garraf tunnels require extra caution during heavy rain as water accumulates at low points.
Summer heat pushes temperatures above 35C regularly from June through August. While less extreme than Madrid's interior heat, the combination of heat and coastal humidity increases vehicle breakdowns on the Rondas. Air quality advisories may trigger additional low-emission zone restrictions in the city center.
Sea mist and fog affect the coastal corridors, particularly the C-31 through the Maresme and the C-32 along the Garraf coast during autumn and spring mornings. Camera feeds confirm actual visibility conditions before committing to coastal routes that can change rapidly from clear to fog-bound.
Tramuntana wind — the strong northerly wind that funnels through the Emporda gap — occasionally reaches the Barcelona metropolitan area, creating dangerous crosswind conditions on exposed elevated sections of the Rondas and the C-31 coastal stretches.
Using TrafficVision.Live for Barcelona
TrafficVision.Live aggregates feeds from 600+ official sources, including the Servei Catala de Transit (SCT) and DGT traffic systems, into one seamless interface. Our platform provides access to 135,000+ live feeds across 130+ countries.
Use our interactive map to find cameras at specific interchanges along the Rondas, or switch to grid view for side-by-side monitoring of multiple motorway corridors during a holiday departure weekend. The route builder lets you plan a path from central Barcelona to El Prat Airport or across the city via the B-20, showing every camera along the way. Save your most-used cameras as favorites for instant access during your daily commute.
For broader coverage across Spain, see our Spain traffic cameras guide covering the full national DGT and regional networks. For Madrid coverage, see our Madrid traffic cameras guide.
How many traffic cameras are in Barcelona?
Barcelona features over 800 live traffic cameras available through our platform, combining Servei Catala de Transit regional feeds and DGT national highway cameras covering the Rondas, AP-7, C-31, C-32, C-33, and city streets.
Can I see live Ronda de Dalt cameras?
Yes. Our platform provides real-time feeds from cameras positioned throughout the Ronda de Dalt (B-20), including tunnel entrances, interior sections, major interchanges like the Nus de la Trinitat, and the Vallvidrera tunnel approaches. These are critical for checking conditions before crossing Barcelona via the ring road.
How do I check AP-7 traffic near Barcelona?
Use our interactive map to view cameras along the AP-7 Mediterranean motorway through the Barcelona metropolitan area. Filter by the AP-7 corridor to see all cameras from the Papiol interchange south through El Vendrell and north through Girona. Real-time feeds help you time departures to avoid holiday congestion.
Are Barcelona traffic cameras free to watch?
Yes, all Barcelona traffic camera feeds on TrafficVision.Live are completely free to access and available 24/7. No account or subscription required.
Where can I find Barcelona street cameras?
You can access live Barcelona street cameras and road-level views through our interactive map. We aggregate feeds from the Servei Catala de Transit and DGT covering major surface routes like Avinguda Diagonal, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, Via Laietana, and key arterial intersections throughout the Eixample and city center.
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