Alter do Chão: is it worth driving to Spain for fuel?
Not worth it
No: the 103 km detour eats the price gap; at best −€3.94 on 50 litres of petrol 95 at CAMPSA in Valencia de Alcántara (prices of 3 November 2026). Diesel: −€8.98.
−€8.98diesel, saving on 50 L
−€3.94petrol 95, saving on 50 L
54 minto the first Spanish station
Diesel — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€2.159/L
Best station in Spain€2.049/L
Gap11 c/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €2.159/L — ZI da Tapada do Lago, Lt L9-A, Ed Inter, Alter do Chão · 1.2 km, 2 min · 27 October 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPSA (Valencia de Alcántara)Carretera N-521 Km. 151, Valencia de Alcántara | −€8.98 | €2.049/L | 54 km · 54 min | +103 km |
All stations in Valencia de Alcántara.
By tank size: 30 L −€11.18 · 50 L −€8.98 · 70 L −€6.78. The detour pays for itself from 132 L.
Petrol 95 — Not worth it
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km)€1.959/L
Best station in Spain€1.775/L
Gap18 c/L
Cheapest station near you (≤ 10 km): €1.959/L — ZI da Tapada do Lago, Lt L9-A, Ed Inter, Alter do Chão · 1.2 km, 2 min · 27 October 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPSA (Valencia de Alcántara)Carretera N-521 Km. 151, Valencia de Alcántara | −€3.94 | €1.775/L | 54 km · 54 min | +103 km |
All stations in Valencia de Alcántara.
By tank size: 30 L −€7.62 · 50 L −€3.94 · 70 L −€0.26. The detour pays for itself from 71 L.
| Population | 3,562 |
|---|---|
| Border | 34 km |
| First station | 54 km · 54 min |