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'''Spain''' is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Hitching in Spain is consists of the 17 ''Comunidades Autónomas''. These are not only administrative destricts; Many of the regions have the own culture, language and some even don’t consider themselves as good as a part of Spain. For example the dominating language in Catalonia is Catalan and getting around with ''castellano'' (spanish) is not always possible. English is taught at school, but due some other [[Europe]]an countriesdroll shyness, lot’s of Spaniards refuse to speak it. You usually have to wait for some time - but those who pick you up For this reason, most travellers learn at last tend to be least ''un poquito''really(a little bit) of the Spanish language during their stay. The phrase '' niceBas a.. Sometimes . ?'' (are you will have going to be patient and not just patient for an hour or so. Once, [[User:Latindane|Latindane]] had to wait 4 hours to get a 300 kilometers ride with lunch included towards Madrid. You might have heard that Spaniards do not usually pick up hitchhikers. That's partially true, nevertheless, you will find a lot of foreigners from countries where the hitchhiking culture ?) is more developedan excellent starting point.

It seems waiting at ''autopista'' toll stopsIn Spain, or ''peajes''hitching isn’t a very common concept and mostly done by foreigners. Though, isn't allowed. The police come very quickly if you are on the peajesthumb will be understood. HoweverNevertheless, the RACC (motorway patrols) won't give you will find a ride off lot of foreigners in cars from countries where the motorway if hitchhiking culture is more developed. You usually have to wait for some time - but those who pick you're on one (up at last tend to be really nice. Sometimes you will have to be patient and not just patient for an hour or if you should get dropped off on one)so. Once, they just tell you Latindane had to wait 4 hours to walk off. This may be get a walk of several 300 kilometersride with lunch included towards Madrid.

I ([[User:Nuclearphyllis|Star/nuclearphyllis]]) was able When entering the country from France you should try to get a lift as close to you destination as possible. A good place for this is La Jonquera, one of the biggest truck stops in Europe. You’ll finds plenty of international truck drivers all over the police to give me country, because Spain is a ride from centre of the ''autopista'' to fruit industry, exporting their oranges and tomatoes. In the nearest petrol stationwest, then hitch from there. The police will take your information, howeveris another huge truck stop near Irun.

Coming If you arrive by the ferry from Africa you should try to get a ride on the ferry or going through Southern Spainat the port. There are lot’s of people from Morocco, accept any ride who went to La Jonqueravisit their families, and now return. La Jonquera You’ll see number plates from many European states. == Roadnetwork == The north of Spain has a well developed system of ''autopistas'' and hitching is one of the biggest truck stops pretty similar to France or Germany. These highways have three lanes in Europeboth directions, right on ''peajes'' (tollgates) and huge rest stops directly at the Spanish side of road. However, waiting at the French borderpeajes, isn't allowed and most Spanish truck traffic goes through you’ll be sent away by the police. So when hitching between France - Murcia or Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid for example it is a good idea to stick to the rest stop and ask the drivers there. Bring water and food, since these ''áreas de servicio'' are really(!) expensive. However in the more southern regions, the highways are smaller and the gas stations usually a bit off the road. But don’t worry and be patient, like anywhere in the world somebody will pull over for you. == Carpooling == Carpooling (''compartir coche'') is an alternative. The website [http://www.viajamosjuntos.com/ ¿viajamosjuntos.com?] gives the opportunity to the driver to post their journey in search of passenger to share the cost of the ride. == Squatting == Spain has a very active sqatting scene. It’s quite easy to find a place to crash by asking around for a ''casa ocupada''.