Autopista de las Pedrizas

What Autopista de las Pedrizas does

Autopista de las Pedrizas (legal entity: Autopista del Guadalmedina, Concesionaria Española S.A.) is a Spanish toll road concessionaire that operates the AP-46 Autopista del Guadalmedina, a 28 km motorway connecting Alto de las Pedrizas (Villanueva de Cauche, Antequera) to Puerto de la Torre in northwest Málaga. The highway opened to traffic on 28 October 2011 under an administrative concession originally granted by ORDER FOM/2942/2006, and is one of Spain's more technically complex road corridors, with 27 bridge/viaduct structures, 7 km of viaducts on piles exceeding 100 metres in height, and 2.2 km of double tunnels. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sacyr Group.

The operating model centers on toll collection through manual booths, automatic card lanes, and electronic payment (Telepeaje/Via-T) lanes, supported by a 24/7 control center providing CCTV surveillance, SOS points, variable message panels, automatic incident detection, and tunnel public address systems with sub-15 minute incident response across the concession. Pricing follows three vehicle categories (light, heavy 1, heavy 2) with seasonal low/high tariffs effective 1 January 2026, off-peak free toll windows, volume-based frequent user discounts up to 20%, and a Bono AP46 monthly subscription at €89 (VAT included) for unlimited light-vehicle trips.

Revenue is generated exclusively from toll transactions and the Bono AP46 subscription, with no public revenue disclosure. The customer base is broad and fragmented across light vehicle drivers, heavy goods operators, and senior/mobility-reduced users, served through direct toll lanes, an online client portal, and distribution partnerships with Via-T issuing platforms Pagatelia and Bip and Drive. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SGE 21 (Bureau Veritas) certifications and has secured EU NextGenerationEU funding for a photovoltaic installation at the toll area.

Name

Autopista de las Pedrizas

Legal name

Autopista del Guadalmedina, Concesionaria Española S.A.

Website

https://autopistadelguadalmedina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autopista de las Pedrizas operates the 28 km AP-46 toll motorway connecting Alto de las Pedrizas to Málaga, Spain, under a government concession held by its parent Sacyr Group. It serves light and heavy vehicle motorists via manual, automatic, and Via-T electronic toll lanes, supported by a 24/7 traffic control center and a €89/month Bono AP46 subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Toll Road Services

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAJABAA

Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) & Transponder/Tag Systems (RFID/DSRC)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Road Tolling, Congestion Charging & Road User Charging Systems

SECONDARYTLABAMAC

Toll Payment & Toll Account Management (ETC, Toll Tags, Toll Invoicing)

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Fleet Fuel, Toll & Expense Management Programs

Keywords

• Toll road operation
• Highway concession
• Electronic toll collection
• Motorway infrastructure
• Traffic management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Málaga

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Toll Revenue: Primary revenue from toll fees charged to vehicles using the AP-46 motorway. Fees vary by vehicle type (light, heavy 1, heavy 2) and season (low/high). Additional revenue from frequent user discounts, electronic toll collection fees, and the Bono AP46 monthly subscription.
2. Bono AP46 Monthly Pass: Monthly subscription at €89 (VAT included) for unlimited trips on the AP-46 during the calendar month. Associated with specific vehicle and electronic toll device.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Autopista de las Pedrizas operates the AP-46 toll motorway, a 28-km highway connecting Alto de las Pedrizas to Málaga's Western Ring Road. The company sells toll-road passage to motorists via manual lanes, automatic card lanes, and Via-T electronic toll collection, and offers a Bono AP46 monthly subscription pass for unlimited trips. It also provides roadway safety and traffic management services through a 24/7 control center with CCTV, SOS points, variable message panels, and automatic incident detection.

Product overview

Autopista del Guadalmedina operates the AP-46 (Autopista de las Pedrizas), a 28-kilometer toll motorway in southern Spain connecting Alto de Las Pedrizas to Málaga's western ring road. The company's portfolio centers on the AP-46 motorway with multiple toll collection methods: manual lanes, automatic lanes, and electronic payment (telepeaje) lanes. Supporting services include the Bono AP46 monthly pass (€89/month for unlimited trips), frequent user discount programs, and round-trip/senior/continuity discounts. The infrastructure features 27 viaducts and 2.2 km of tunnels, managed 24/7 through a central control system with advanced traffic management technology. Clients access services through a dedicated online client area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AP-46 Motorway Toll Road The 28-km toll motorway connecting Alto de las Pedrizas to Málaga's Western Ring Road, providing a faster, safer alternative to the A-45 dual-carriageway with reduced travel time of nearly 8 km to the Costa del Sol. For all motorist segments including light vehicles and heavy goods vehicles.
• Telepeaje (Electronic Toll Collection) Service Electronic toll payment service allowing drivers to pay tolls without stopping, using OBE devices placed on vehicle windscreens that automatically charge toll fees to linked accounts or cards. Interoperable across the entire Spanish motorway network via Via-T.
• Bono AP46 Monthly Pass Monthly subscription pass at €89 (VAT included) for unlimited trips on the AP-46 during the calendar month. Valid only for light vehicles equipped with Telepeaje devices and registered through the client area portal.
• Manual Toll Lane Service Staffed manual toll lanes at the toll plaza accepting cash, credit/debit cards, and OBE electronic devices for all vehicle types, available to drivers who prefer in-person payment or do not have electronic toll devices.
• Automatic Toll Lane Service Self-service automatic toll lanes accepting credit/debit cards and OBE electronic toll devices for all vehicle types, offering faster passage than manual lanes without requiring a stop.
• 24-Hour Traffic Management Control Center Round-the-clock monitoring center managing incidents on the motorway with sub-15-minute response times anywhere in the concession area, featuring CCTV cameras, SOS points, variable message panels, automatic incident detection, and tunnel public address systems.
• Round Trip Discount 5% discount on the base toll fee for return journeys made within 48 hours, automatically applied by the toll system for drivers making round trips along the AP-46.
• Senior and Reduced Mobility Discount 5% toll discount for drivers over 65 years of age or with certified reduced mobility, requiring validation at manual payment lanes with ID documentation.
• Continuity Discount with Autopista del Sol 5% discount for users continuing journeys on the same corridor, specifically those using the Autopista del Sol toll section (Calahonda, Mijas toll station) within a 12-hour window.
• Frequent User Discount Program Volume-based discount program for frequent AP-46 users, applied over calendar months: 5% for 10-19 trips, 10% for 20-29 trips, 15% for 30-39 trips, and 20% for 40+ trips.

Quantifiable outcome

• Journey reduced by nearly 8 km to Costa del Sol
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Via-T (ASETRA)coreTechnology or IntegrationVia-T is the Spanish electronic toll collection system operator. Autopista del Guadalmedina integrates with the Via-T network, allowing users to pay tolls electronically without stopping. The system is interoperable across the entire Spanish motorway network.
• PagateliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline platform for contracting Via-T electronic toll devices. Offers customized plans with free shipping and low annual service fees for AP-46 users.
• Bip and DriveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline platform for contracting Via-T electronic toll devices. Offers customized plans with free shipping and low annual service fees for AP-46 users.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Ap46lasPedrizas
• Facebookfacebook.com/AutopistaLasPedrizas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autopista-de-las-pedrizas

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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