Continuing our series showcasing the 15 outstanding applicants for the ESPORG Excellence in Truck Parking Award 2026! This prestigious award, powered by ESPORG, recognizes top-tier truck parking facilities across Europe that prioritize safety, security, sustainability, and driver wellbeing—elevating the trucking profession by providing essential rest, refuel, and recharge options that keep drivers safe, healthy, and on the move.
Next in our alphabetical lineup: OnTurtle La Jonquera Service Area, a benchmark candidate for international routes that’s combining elite security with comprehensive services to create a true haven for cross-border truckers! This ESPORG Member parking stands out as a secure facility with Gold-level EU Parking Standard Certification (SSTPA) for security and Platinum-level for services, recognized as one of Europe’s safest and best-equipped spots—having even won the ESPORG Excellence Award in 2024 for small parking areas.
Country: Spain
Location: Polígono Industrial La Campa, Parcela nº5, La Jonquera 17700 (strategically at the France-Spain border enclave, a key hub for Iberian Peninsula entry/exit on major European routes)
Capacity: 50 truck spaces
Facilities Offered: Fully monitored secure parking with perimeter fencing, personal code access, 24/7 security, and extensive surveillance (including 11 cameras in the lot, plus 32 site-wide and 8 for innovative license plate-matched refuelling control to prevent fraud); hotel for overnight stays; restaurant and supermarket for meals and essentials; shop; games room for relaxation; showers and WC; free Wi-Fi; ATM; laundry; fax; tachograph download; Transcard acceptance; exclusive microfiltration plant for premium-quality fuel (diesel filtered for solids, humidity, and bacteria to extend engine life); and eco-friendly initiatives—all in a 25,000 m² area designed for worry-free rests and efficient operations.
Link for More Information: https://onturtle.eu/en/service-station-la-jonquera/
What sets this apart? As a multi-award-winning gem (back-to-back ESPORG winner in its category), it’s not just secure—it’s a quality-focused powerhouse where drivers can refuel with ultra-clean diesel, park in a fortified lot, and enjoy full amenities to recharge fully, all while fleet managers monitor transactions live for total control. Envision crossing the border and finding a one-stop sanctuary that prioritizes your safety, comfort, and vehicle performance like no other!
We encourage all innovative truck parking operators to apply for the 2027 award—applications open this autumn on September 1!
