What are the dog-friendly beaches in Spain?

The dog is an inseparable friend and a vacation without it would not be the same. This is why, before packing your bags, you must think about how your pets will be able to have fun during their stay. This selection of the best beaches for dogs in Spain will be very useful to you. In this sense, in Spain, the law differs depending on the location. Year after year, the Autonomous Communities decide whether or not to ban pets on their beaches. These are our 10 must-have dog beaches!

Beaches for dogs in Galicia

1. Ares Beach (Galicia, A Coruña)

White sand beach, located in the cove of Ares, in an urban environment, but surrounded by green spaces and with a picnic area nearby. Warm and with calm waters, it is ideal for sailing, windsurfing, and water sports, such as diving. It also has a promenade to walk around the urban center of the village. It is ideal for bathing and enjoying the water and the sun in a tranquil atmosphere.

The council has arranged a small part of the large urban beach (the last piece of sand before reaching the port) to enjoy the sea with our pets. It is a beach with calm waves, ideal for our dogs to cool off without problems.

Dog beaches in Cantabria

2. Arenal del Jortín (Cantabria)

A small sandy cove located next to the beach of San Juan de la Canal, in Soto de la Marina. It is a small cove 100 meters long located between small cliffs and rocks. Its sand is golden and delicate, and the waves are moderate.

In April 2016, the City Council of Santa Cruz de Bezana approved dog access to the sandbar.

Dog beaches in Catalonia

3. Rubina Beach (Girona, Catalonia)

It is located in Castelló d'Empúries, in Empuriabrava, very close to the Nautral Park of Cap de Creus. It is a natural beach of fine sand. It is part of the Aiguamolls del Empordà Natural Park.

The beach is open to dogs all year round, with no time restrictions. Many people say this is the best beach for dogs in Spain.

Beaches for dogs in the Valencian Community

4. Estany Beach (Castellón, Community of Valencia)

Located in the town of Alcossebre, it is a small beach located north of the mouth of the San Miguel River. You can enjoy the tranquility of a place specially designed for the enjoyment of families, next to an area of ​​great ecological value.

The beach can be visited by dogs from the year 2016.

5. Sea and Mountain Beach (Altea, Valencian Community)

It is a small area located on the north coast of the city, near the Villa Gadea housing estate, in the beach area between the sea and mountain port and the reef in front of the Aleta. It is a non-urban area with a low influx of bathers and has been frequented for years by locals who want to bathe with their pets.

6. Agua Amarga Beach (Alicante, Valencian Community)

This dog beach in Alicante is, in our opinion, the best beach in Spain for our furry dogs. It is equipped with hooks, adapted umbrellas, specific bins, and platforms with disposable containers to be used as drinking or eating bowls. Although the beach is open all year round, these services are only available during the bathing season (June to September). Without a doubt, a fantastic option to enjoy the summer with our pets.

7. Ahuir Beach (Valencia, Community of Valencia)

In Gandía, Ahuir beach is a rarity on this coast because it is very little urbanized and has large areas of dunes undergoing regeneration. To preserve the dunes, wooden walkways were built to give them a very natural look.

You can come to this beach with your dogs all year round.

Dog beaches in Andalusia

8. Camposanto Beach (Cádiz, Andalusia)

Located in San Fernando, it is a virgin beach in the middle of the Cadiz Bay Natural Park. We must highlight the quality of its waters and its fine sand, earning the blue flag every year. In addition, in its environment, there is a series of paths through the marshes, which lead you to incredible landscapes of real beauty.

At the end of this beach is the space where you can go with the dogs.

9. El Espigón Beach (Huelva, Andalusia)

A three-kilometer long beach, with fine golden sand, clean waters, and moderate waves. The beach is located in the Paraje Natural de las Marismas del Odiel (Natural Reserve of the Odiel Marshes) and has unique landscapes with areas of dunes and vegetation that give it its own personality.

The area that is allowed as a beach for dogs is approximately 2,500 square meters.

10. Torre del Mar Beach (Malaga, Andalusia)

Located in the town of the same name, this urban beach has an extension of 2,000 meters where you can enjoy a magnificent day of sunshine. It is ideal for family visits, as it offers all kinds of services. This beach has been awarded the Q for quality, a distinction given to beaches that offer good service to tourists. In addition, it was awarded the blue flag in 2018. It also has a promenade that gives the area a pleasant atmosphere, as well as various beach bars where you can taste the local cuisine.

The beach has a section for dogs, the one located in the Mortero stretch, the one near the mouth of the Velez river. It has a "pipe can" area of ​​150 square meters and a playground of 250 square meters.