On roads outside built-up areas that do not have a space specially reserved for pedestrians, are pedestrians allowed to walk on the right?

Correct answer: Only exceptionally, when it is safer.

Outside built-up areas, pedestrians generally walk on their left so they can see cars coming toward them. They may walk on their right when safety reasons justify it. In the picture, there are fallen rocks and markers on the left, and the hiker is walking on the right shoulder. People pushing a bicycle or moped and groups led by a person must always keep to the right.

Reglamento General de Circulación — Real Decreto 1428/2003 · Real Decreto 518/2026