The best places to travel with a dog in Spain: doggy destinations
Spain is an ideal destination to take your dog on holiday. More and more Spanish cities are “pet-friendly”, whether they’re on the coast or inland, they all have fun locations for pets.
Below, we take a look at the cities where pets are welcome and the places you can’t miss out on. Furthermore, we recommend several World Experience tours that you can do in the company of your dog, as long as you let us know that it’s coming with you.
Travelling with a dog in Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most “dog-friendly” cities in Spain. It has many animal-friendly hotels and restaurants, as well as 100 areas where you can walk your dog and meet other dog-lovers.
If you go to Barcelona you can’t miss the dog-friendly Playa de Llevant beach, where your dog can enjoy the sand and the sea of the Mediterranean coast. It’s much cleaner than other beaches in Barcelona.
Montserrat is HIGHLY recommended for escaping from the city with your dog, whilst still being close to Barcelona. We offer a tour which combines a visit to the abbey with a hiking trail. Dogs can travel for free in the cable car and once they’re up there they can run wild in the natural park.
Holidays with your dog in the Costa Brava
The Costa Brava, situated a few kilometres from Barcelona, is another destination worth a visit if you’re on holiday in Barcelona. On our private tour of the Costa Brava you’ll be able to visit towns with a unique charm such as Cadaqués or Port Lligat, as well as going up to the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, with unbelievable views of the coastline.
Travelling with your dog to Madrid
It’s always a pleasure taking your dog on holiday to the Spanish capital. There are exhibitions such as the Fresh Gallery in which you can enter with your dog and even hotels like the Petit Palace chain that have rooms with a bed and a meal for dogs.
Both Madrid and Barcelona allow dogs on their metros as long as they have a muzzle and are on a lead.
Holidays with dos around Madrid
Around Madrid you can find hiking trails in the Sierra de Guadarrama where you can leave the stress of the city behind. If you’re looking for a route with a swim stop, then head for the Cascada del Purgatorio waterfall in Rascafría.
A unique destination close to Madrid but highly recommended is Toledo, known as “the city of three cultures”, where Muslims, Christians and Jews used to live side by side. As well as getting lost down the narrow streets and strolling alongside the Tagus river, we give you the chance to go on a tour of Toledo’s most symbolic places, with a visit to a local farm included. We will travel in a 4×4 convertible and you will be able to sample Spain’s best products including some its exceptional wines.
As you can see, travelling in Spain with your dog is a great pleasure. But if you really want to share a unique experience in Madrid, Barcelona or their surroundings with your dog, then you can count on World Experience.
