Can I use an advertising bike in Marbella?

The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.

Can an advertising van drive around Marbella?

The ordinances we read do not say. Not addressed in the convivencia or street-occupation ordinances. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.

Can I park an advertising vehicle or trailer in Marbella?

The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.

Are sign-holders allowed in Marbella?

The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.

Can street promoters approach people in Marbella?

Yes, with conditions. Unauthorised activities and services in public space banned (art. 33.2). Offering goods or services to people in vehicles banned (art. 41.2).

Can I hand out leaflets in Marbella?

No. Handing leaflets to pedestrians or drivers, or putting them on windscreens, banned if they advertise "cualquier tipo de actividad, producto o servicio" (art. 18.1.n). Up to €750.

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Advertising bikes, vans and street teams in Marbella

Handing out leaflets that advertise anything is banned. Vehicle advertising isn't addressed in the texts we read.

Restrictive Status: Verified from primary texts

BikesNot mentioned

Vans movingNot mentioned

Parked vehiclesNot mentioned

Sign-holdersNot mentioned

Street promotersConditions

LeafletsBanned

Format	Status	The rule
Advertising bikes	Not mentioned	Not mentioned.
Vans moving in traffic	Not mentioned	Not addressed in the convivencia or street-occupation ordinances.
Parked advertising vehicles	Not mentioned	Not mentioned.
Sign-holders	Not mentioned	Not mentioned.
Street promoters	Conditions	Unauthorised activities and services in public space banned (art. 33.2). Offering goods or services to people in vehicles banned (art. 41.2).
Leaflets	Banned	Handing leaflets to pedestrians or drivers, or putting them on windscreens, banned if they advertise "cualquier tipo de actividad, producto o servicio" (art. 18.1.n). Up to €750.

Also worth knowing

Ordenanza de convivencia ciudadana en espacios de uso público, BOP Málaga nº 115, 18 Jun 2019.
The 2025 street-occupation ordinance covers terraces, awnings and shop displays only.

Our view

Marbella bans every commercial leaflet in the street. A litter rule, as Sitges has, would deal with the actual problem without banning the format.

Questions

Can I use an advertising bike in Marbella?: The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.
Can an advertising van drive around Marbella?: The ordinances we read do not say. Not addressed in the convivencia or street-occupation ordinances. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.
Can I park an advertising vehicle or trailer in Marbella?: The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.
Are sign-holders allowed in Marbella?: The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.
Can street promoters approach people in Marbella?: Yes, with conditions. Unauthorised activities and services in public space banned (art. 33.2). Offering goods or services to people in vehicles banned (art. 41.2).
Can I hand out leaflets in Marbella?: No. Handing leaflets to pedestrians or drivers, or putting them on windscreens, banned if they advertise "cualquier tipo de actividad, producto o servicio" (art. 18.1.n). Up to €750.

Sources

Ordenanza de convivencia, BOP Málaga 115, 18 Jun 2019

Last verified November 2026. "Not mentioned" means the texts we read are silent; it is not permission. This page describes public rules and gives our opinion; it is not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? Tell us. See how we research and our model ordinance.

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Sevilla

Proportionate

Yes for moving vans, and very probably bikes. No for parking as a billboard. Leaflets need notice to the cleaning service.

Málaga

Proportionate

Yes for moving vans, and probably bikes. Street promoters need authorisation.

Benalmádena

Restrictive

No sign-holders, no touts. Leafleting needs a licence. Parked advertising vehicles need a licence or get towed.

Torremolinos

Restrictive

Any vehicle may carry painted or printed advertising. Parking a vehicle just to advertise is banned. Street leafleting gets no permits.

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