The Best Dog Beaches In Spain And Portugal

If you are still deciding where to go on vacation this summer and are willing to take your four-legged friend with you, it is good to know which are the best dog beaches you will find in two beautiful countries like Spain and Portugal. For those who love the sun and the Mediterranean, the information we will give you in this article will be very interesting and useful.

Dog beaches in Spain and Portugal

Undoubtedly, playing, running and having fun on the beach with your dog is priceless . For this reason it is really nice that there are more and more beaches, all over the world, organized and equipped to allow access even to your best friend.

Of these themes, more and more Italian tourists travel to the Mediterranean, preferring destinations such as Portugal or Spain. Right here there are two regions that are particularly sensitive to animals. We are talking about the Valencian Community and Catalonia. Here you will find the greatest number of options for going to the beach with your dog. Also in the Iberian Peninsula, interesting alternatives are offered in the southern areas, such as Andalusia, or in the islands (Balearic and Canary Islands).

Conversely, if you prefer places where the water is cooler, Northern Spain also has plenty of dog beaches to offer. Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia have increased the offer of establishments dedicated to pet owners this year.

All this without forgetting the neighboring Portugal, another country that has done a great deal to help owners spend peaceful holidays without having to give up the affection of their dogs.

Discover the Mediterranean with your dog

La Rubina beach , in Girona, is considered one of the best dog beaches in the whole country. But both in Catalonia and in Valencia, there are many other possibilities to go to the beach with your pet. Among these, it is worth mentioning:

• The dog area of ​​Els Griells Beach and Rec del Molí Beach (Girona).
• Cala Vallcarca, Llevant beach, Les Salines beach, Canda beach in Pineda de Mar, La Picòrdia beach (Barcelona).
• Bon Caponet, Cala del Cementiri, Platjala Beach, La Balsa de La Arena Beach, Riera d’Alforja Beach (Tarragona).
• Cala III of Las Calas del Cuartel, Punta del Riu beach, Barranc D’Aigües beach, Vilera del Xarco beach, Agua Amarga beach, Escollera Nord beach, Mar y Montaña beach (Alicante).

• L’Ahuir Beach, Pinedo Beach, La Torreta Beach – Santa Elvira, El Brosquil Beach (Valencia).
• Les Llanetes beach, L’Estany beach, Belcaire beach (Castellón).

Andalusia and Murcia, other beaches for dogs

Coming down from Catalonia, after passing the Valencian Community, you will find the regions of Murcia and Andalusia. Here are roughly 10 of  the best dog beaches that you can choose for your summer vacation:

• Arroyo Totalán Beach, Castillo Beach, Piedra Paloma Beach, Torre del Mar Canina Beach, El Pinillo Beach, Ventura de Mar Beach (Malaga)
• The Playa de la Rana (Almería) is also very beautiful.
• El Cable Beach (Granada)
• Canine area of ​​Playa de Camposoto (Cadiz)
• El Espigón Beach (Huelva)

In the Murcia area, you can also take your four-legged friend to play on the beach of Las Moreras, Playa del Gachero, Playa de Cobaticas or La Cañada del Negro Beach.

Travel to the Spanish islands with your dog

Your dogs can also have fun in the Balearic and Canary Islands. Take a pen and paper:

• Llenaire beach, Na Patana beach, Es Carnatge beach, Cala Blanca, Cala dels Gats.
  Punta des Marroig (Mallorca).
• Cala Binigaus, Cala Escorxada, Cala Fustam (Minorca).
• Two small coves in Santa Eulària del Riu (Ibiza).
• Los Cuervitos, Los tres peos and Playa de Bocabarranco (Gran Canaria).
• Callao Beach, Las Bajas, El Socorro Beach, El Puertito Beach, El Confital, Playa del
• Horno (Tenerife).
• The volcano, Playa de Los Guirres, Playa Nueva (La Palma).
• Coloradas Beach / El Afre, Guacimeta Beach (Lanzarote).

Beaches for those who love cooler waters

There has also been a notable increase in the number of beaches authorized for dogs in the northern region of Spain. Let’s see the best known ones:

• O Espiño beach, O Portiño beach, Cunchiña beach, Cesantes and Chapela beach, O Castelete beach (Pontevedra).
• Playa del Arenal and Playa Canina de Ares (A Coruña).
• Cala Saliencia, El Rinconín Beach, Bayas Beach (Asturias).
• Oriñón Pier and Mioño Loading Cove, La Maza Beach, La Riberuca Beach, Arcisero Beach, El Puntal Beach, Arenal del Jortín (Cantabria).

Summer on the beaches for dogs in Portugal

If you also prefer to visit Portugal with your dog, remember that you will need to bring your pet’s European passport with you . Consult your vet before leaving, he will be able to tell you what to do to get it and update it.

Surely, the first tip is to visit Porto de Areia Norte beach in the city of Peniche, about 100 kilometers from beautiful Lisbon.

For more detailed information on all the dog beaches open in summer, just visit the official web service of the Canine Network in Spain. Keep in mind that some beaches may have an opening time intended only for dogs and owners. Therefore, before you close your bags and leave, it is advisable to plan your holidays in the best possible way. Together with your four-legged friend, finally, you can have a lot of fun!