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Sunday, April , 2026
Dog Beaches
In summer, many of us choose to enjoy a sun and beach vacation with our dog. And when we think of a vacation, we think of destinations where the whole family is welcome and we can enjoy ourselves to the fullest.
La Rubina Beach was the first official dog beach in Spain. It is located in Castelló d'Empúries, in Empuriabrava, south of Roses and very close to the Cap de Creus Natural Park. It is a natural beach with fine sand. It forms part of the Aiguamolls del Empordà Natural Park and is one of the most highly rated dog-friendly beaches.
Playa Rec del Molí is a small, semi-urban cove located very close to the town of l´Escala. It is about 370 meters long and has fine, golden sand. The waves are moderate. Sometimes its waters can be a little murky due to the organic material carried by the Rec del Molí itself.
This is a small 300-meter beach located in Les Timbes. It is called Playa de la Platjola and is the only beach in the municipality of Alcanar suitable for dogs. The environmental and ecological value of this area is high, which is why this dog beach in Alcanar has the distinction of being a virgin beach.
-Camping Estanyet located 200 meters from the dog beach in Alcanar, has special showers for dogs and a free bag dispenser for your pet's needs. Its location on the beachfront will allow you to easily take your dog for walks. This family-friendly campsite is located on the beachfront, at the end of the Les Cases d'Alcanar (Tarragona) promenade, with 14 km of unspoiled beaches where you can enjoy the natural surroundings and tranquility of Terres de l'Ebre.
Bon Caponet Beach was the first beach in the province of Tarragona to allow dogs. It is a small cove located in the town of Ametlla de Mar and consists of stones and a small amount of sand. It is cleaned daily.
Riera d'Alforja Beach is a stretch of coastline located next to the mouth of the Riera d'Alforja, between Paseo de las Palmeras and a small oasis of vegetation. It has a shower for dogs and another for swimmers, with a wooden fence delimiting the dog area.
This is a small fenced area located between the beaches of Poblenou and La Riera, and opposite two campsites: Camping Bellsol and Camping Caballo de Mar. It is delimited by a wooden fence, as well as bins and bags for waste. The new facility has showers and specific rules to ensure proper use and coexistence. It is open 365 days a year, with no time restrictions, and free access for everyone.
The dog beach in Santa Pola is a small cove called Caleta dels Gossets, part of the Calas del Cuartel group of coves, located next to the Cabo de Santa Pola Natural Park.
A natural beach with basic facilities, made up of stone and sand.
In 2016, the Altea City Council allowed dogs to bathe on the beach you can find in La Olla, between Villa Gadea and the Mar y Montaña port.
It is a beach with clean water, semi-wild, without too many waves, and with a good seabed for diving.
By the way, if you come by car, you can look for parking in Villa Gadea, both in the hotel parking lot and on the way down to the estate, which has two small parking spaces. In the middle of summer and at peak times, it is not easy, of course.
-Hotel Altaia is a family hotel with direct sea views, and around it, along the seafront promenade, you will find numerous bars and restaurants for all tastes. A quiet and cozy hotel where all members of your family can enjoy.
-Camping Cap Blanc Located right on the Albir beach, in a beautiful environment where tranquility reigns, with all services and shops nearby. It offers brick bungalows and wooden cabins. Throughout the year, we organize various activities, themed parties, and tournaments for our campers. Pets are welcome, and we provide a dog washing station and free camping with us.
The Dog Beach in Agua Amarga is a 250-meter stretch of beach in Agua Amarga, between Alicante and Urbanova.
It is a dog-friendly beach that has all the necessary services so that you and your pet can enjoy a wonderful, relaxing time during the summer season.
This dog beach in Alicante has hooks, adapted umbrellas, specific trash cans, and platforms with disposable containers to use as food and water bowls. You will also find a kiosk that sells refreshments and food for our dogs.
The Dog Beach in Pinedo Valencia, is one of the latest beaches to open in the Valencian Community. It is located south of the city of Valencia and is a small enclosed area, the closest to the city's port.
This beach is only available during the summer season, from June 15 to August 30, when beach services (lifeguards, umbrellas, etc.) are in place. Dogs are not allowed the rest of the year.
In Vinarós, you will find two dog-friendly beaches: Playa Aiguaoliva and Playa de Les Llanetes, located near the Sòl de Riu Natural Park on the north coast of the town.
Vinarós is a seaside town that has grown up alongside the sea and stands as the gateway to the Valencian Community. We have found two GUAU accommodations where you can stay with your dog.
-Hotel RH Vinaròs Playa has direct access to Clot Beach via a pedestrian street just 4 minutes away, which is ideal for families due to its shallow waters. It offers a pet kit! This includes a food bowl, water bowl, welcome treats, and a map showing how to get to Can de Aiguaoliva Beach.
El Barranquet beach has a three-hundred-meter stretch of sand composed of fine, golden sand. Additionally, there are no stones or large rugged rocks here, so we don't have to worry about our furry friends hurting their paws.
Furthermore, there is no specific schedule for visiting with dogs, so you can enjoy it with the best company whenever you want. However, it has virtually no services, so you'll need to bring everything you and your furry companion need from home.
This urban beach is located next to the mouth of the river that shares its name and features bag dispensers and several trash bins so we can pick up our pets' waste and keep the beach clean. This way, all users can enjoy it in the best conditions.
O Grove has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Galicia thanks to its beaches, hot springs, and seafood. But above all, O Grove has also become a benchmark for dog-friendly tourism: Two dog-friendly beaches and one of the leading hotels in canine tourism, which offers therapy and wellness services, are the reasons why this municipality located at the entrance to the Arousa estuary is one of the most WOW places to take a getaway with our pets.
The two beaches where we can take our dogs are O Espiño Beach and Portiño Beach, next to each other, in the parish of San Vicente, in the southern part of the peninsula, near the yacht club.
Located in O Grove (Pontevedra) near the dog beach of O Espiño and the dog beach of O Portiño, we find Hotel & Apartments Cons da Garda, a benchmark in dog tourism. This hotel offers luxury treatments for you and your pet: Reiki, Aromatherapy, Audio Therapy, Tellington Touch, and an agility course with personal training.
In O Grove we also recommend Hotel SPA Bosque Mar, located near the Dog Beach. This hotel features a wonderful garden, two pools with hydromassage, a jacuzzi, and one of the most prestigious restaurants in Galicia.
The Playón de Bayas has a total length of almost 3 kilometers, making it the longest beach in all of Asturias. The beach is divided into two halves: the left side for our dogs to enjoy, while the right half is for human use only.
Here is a video from our dog buddies at Educando a Gala, enjoying BAYAS BEACH.
Espigón Dog Beach is located in the city of Huelva. It is a very long beach, more than three kilometers long, and it extends into the natural area of the Odiel Marshes.
-On the beach, don't forget to bring a parasol for your dog, especially if it has white fur or a pink nose, as they are more susceptible to sunlight.
-On the other hand, it is very important to keep him well hydrated throughout the day. It is essential that we go to the beach with a portable water and food bowl, which we will need to constantly refill with fresh water so that the dog does not suffer from heatstroke.
-Before going home, remove the sea salt with a shower to prevent their skin from drying out.
-We also recommend bringing all their beach accessories in this dog travel bag. In it, you can store their water, their food in a moisture-proof container that is included, the towel, brush, leashes, treats, sunscreen, etc...
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