Dog Friendly Beaches in Spain

Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in Spain where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in Spain.

Playa de Las Moreras Playa Canina

Mazarron, ES

Playa de Las Moreras Playa Canina Playa de Las Moreras Playa Canina in Mazarron, ES, is a pet-friendly beach where dogs of all sizes and ages can enjoy the sun, surf and sand. This designated dog beach provides a relaxing spot for pups to splash in the water and play freely by the sea. See Details

Santa Pola Beach

Alicante, ES

Santa Pola Beach The Dog Beach in Santa Pola, also known as Caleta dels Gossets, is a small cove that allows dogs to join their owners. Dogs can roam around off-leash, as long as they are under voice control. Owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooch leaves behind. See Details

Playa de La Jara

Cadiz, ES

Playa de La Jara Playa de La Jara in Cadiz, ES, is a pet-friendly beach perfect for peaceful walks and sunny relaxation with your dog. Surrounded by dunes, rocks and fine golden sand, it offers a stunning natural landscape away from the crowds. At low tide, its series of small beaches reveals gravel and pebbles, creating a serene escape facing the open sea. See Details

Campello Dog Beach

El Campello, ES

Campello Dog Beach Campello Dog Beach is pet-friendly. The beach is also known as the Cove of Punta del Riu Sec and is a pebble beach. The location is at the mouth of the Seco River, between the beaches of Carrerlamar and Muchavista. The small cove near the park is a surfing hot spot, so Fido can watch them hang ten. Dogs are welcome to run along the beach and swim to their heart's content. See Details

Cala Escorxada

Es Migjorn Gran, ES

Cala Escorxada Cala Escorxada Cala Escorxada is a small, pet-friendly cove covered in sand. Dogs are welcome to join their owners for a dip in the lovely turquoise waters. The best way to get to this beach is by leaving the car in Cala Binigaus and walking down a small path to Cala Escorxada. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind. See Details

Binigaus Beach

Es Migjorn Gran, ES

Binigaus Beach Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Binigaus Beach on the Balearic Island of Menorca from 7 pm to 9am in the morning. The beach is sandy and the surf is calm, which makes it ideal for dogs and their owners to explore together. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind. See Details

Altea Dog Beach

Alicante, ES

Altea Dog Beach Located near the urbanization of Villa Gadea, this pet-friendly beach is between the port of Sea and Mountain and the reef in front of Illeta. This is a popular spot to hang out in, popular among bathers with pooches for company. Dog owners must clean up any mess that is left behind by their pooches to preserve the cleanliness of the area. See Details

El Brosquil Beach

Valencia, ES

El Brosquil Beach El Brosquil in Cullera is dog-friendly. This is a semi-urban sandy beach with a calm surf for your pooch to hang ten on. The beach spans for 2 km, but access may be a little difficult as there are a number of private buildings on the beachfront, so walk around them with your dog on a leash to get to the beach itself. See Details

Riumar Beach

Riumar, ES

Riumar Beach Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the Platja de la Bassa d'Arena section of Riumar Beach on the coast of Spain. Fido can join you on the golden sands of this 500 meter doggy area. You can find the dog section at Paseo Marítimo de Riumar, when the paved road ends and a sand track begins. You'll spot the sign that lets you know that you can bring Fido in that area. See Details

El Cervigón Beach

Gijon, ES

El Cervigón Beach El Cervigón Beach in El Rinconin is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the sandy beach to hang out, feel the sand between their paws, and get a sun tan. To preserve the cleanliness of the sand and surrounding water, dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that may be left behind by their pooches. See Details

Playa de Les Salines

Barcelona, ES

Playa de Les Salines Playa de Les Salines in Cubelles, Barcelona. The beach is 450 meters of fine sand located next to the tower of the thermal power station. You and your dog can access the area all hours of the day and play in the sand together. Clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind to preserve the cleanliness of the sand and the water. See Details

Playa de la Platjola

Alcanar, ES

Playa de la Platjola Playa de la Platjola is a pet-friendly beach near the coastal town of Alcanar in Les Timbes. The beach is clean thanks to the daily cleaning team. The sandy area is around 300 meters in size, located in Les Timbes. This area is known for stunning scenery, with lots of environmental and ecological benefits to wildlife in the area. See Details

Beach of Bon Caponet

L'Ametlla de Mar, ES

Beach of Bon Caponet The Beach Of Bon Caponet in L'Ametlla de Mar is dog-friendly. This is the first beach in the province of Tarragona that allows your pooch to join you. The beach is mainly stony, but there are some sandy sections in this cove area too. There's even a dog shower to clean Fido off when they're grubby from all the fun of the beach. See Details

Denia Dog Beach

Alicante, ES

Denia Dog Beach Denia Dog Beach is a pet-friendly attraction in Alicante, Spain. It's a small beach with lots of seaweed on it. Dogs are allowed off-leash in the area, as long as they are on voice command. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind. See Details

Cala Valcarca

Barcelona, ES

Cala Valcarca Cala Valcarca is a dog-friendly beach in Barcelona. This popular summer haunt for dog owners is located next to a cement factory, which doesn't sound very glamorous, but the beach is sandy and very popular among dog owners. The beach is relatively small at 60 meters and 15 meters wide, but still allows your dog to play with other pooches and in the water without the constraints of a leash. Make sure you clean up any mess that your dog makes to preserve the cleanliness of the beach and the surrounding water. See Details

Playa de La Rubina

Girona, ES

Playa de La Rubina La Playa de la Rubina was the first official dog beach for dogs in Spain. Located in Castelló D'Empúries, in Empuriabrava , south of Roses, just down the road from Cap de Creus Natural Park. The beach is covered in a nice sand. It is part of the Aiguamolls del Empordá Natural Park. Dogs and their owners can access the beach all day every day. Pet owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind. See Details

Torre Del Mar Dog Beach

Málaga, ES

Torre Del Mar Dog Beach Located near the mouth of River Velez, this beach is pet-friendly. This spacious dog beach is sandy and also includes a playground with a swing, two balance bars, a jumping area, a jumping wheel, a tunnel, a rest, and a ramp. Along the beach you can find a fountain for people and dogs and dog poo bins. Larger dogs are required to wear a muzzle. Owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooch leaves behind to preserve the cleanliness of the area. See Details

Fuengirola Dog Beach

Fuengirola, ES

Fuengirola Dog Beach Fuengirola Dog Beach is a pet-friendly spot in Malaga. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the beach, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Unfortunately, dogs over 20kg are required to wear a muzzle on the beach. See Details

Dog Beach near Camping El Molino

Girona, ES

Dog Beach near Camping El Molino The dog beach near Camping El Molino is pet-friendly. This beach area of 600 meters is a sandy spot to bring your pooch to. The area is cordoned off, so dogs will know where they can play and where it's not okay. Owners are reminded to clean up any mess that they leave behind. See Details

Llevant Beach

Barcelona, ES

Llevant Beach Platja per a gossos at Llevant Beach is dog-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join their owners at this popular beach in sunny Spain. The doggy area is fenced-off from the rest of the beach, so dogs can run around freely off-leash. Spanning an area of ​​1200 square meters of the northern end of Barcelona's coastline, you'll discover this sandy doggy paradise at the front of the Diagonal Mar shopping center. Make sure you clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind to preserve the cleanliness of the sand and the surrounding water. See Details