The arrivals vacation. That fortnight or, for the luckiest, a whole month in which you can Go to the beach, enjoy the sea, the sun, the nights to throw a sheet over himself with the freshness of the coast. Of the skewersshrimp tortillas, the paellas in it beach barcard games, the mother-in-law, the children of the house and friends those that you only see during these few weeks of the year. The moments of confidences between the kids who meet up at the hotel, in the apartment complex, in the bungalow or at the campsite.
However, a problem that is more urgent to solve for many families every year is:where do we leave the dog? It accompanies us all year round, making more comfortable our existence with his ever-friendly presence. For grandmothers and children, especially, he can become a great friend with whom they spend many hours of the daywhich makes them great company. But on this holiday, there are Many difficulties to find him a comfortable home. Either because nobody wants to pitch in to take him in these days or because dog hotels, which already exist, are very expensive in summer.
For all these reasons, the existence of up to 1000 inhabitants in Andalusia is fantastic news. 19 beaches that allow dogsWhenever you travel to a second home, or to a hotel, apartment or campsite that allows pets, being able to take your dog to the beach is a great option to not be separated from your four-legged friend during the holidays.
This is the List of dog-friendly beaches by provinces:
Malaga, in the lead
We can say without a doubt that Malaga is a ‘can-friendly’ province. There are up to nine beaches that allow dogs on its coast, according to official lists compiled by various specialized portals;
- Totalan Creek Beachlocated between the capital of the Costa del Sol and Cala del Moral, in Rincón de la Victoria.
- El Castillo Beachin Fuengirola.
- Paloma Stone Beachin Casares.
- Torre del Mar dog beach. It has a play area with a swing, two balance bars, a jumping area, a jumping wheel, a tunnel, a ramp and two stepped rest areas.
- El Pinillo Beachin Marbella. Being one of the less busy, it is now suitable for dogs.
- Cortijo Blanco Beachalso in Marbella.
- Ventura del Mar Beachin Marbella. Semi-urban beach made of dark sand and with an average width of about 25 metres.
- Torrox dog beach. It is a small beach made of pebbles located next to the lighthouse and at the mouth of the Torrox River.
- Benalcan Beachin Benalmádena. It has a drinking fountain and shower for dogs.
Two canine paradises in Almería
- Frog Beachin Adra. It was opened in 2016 as the first dog beach. It is classified as an area not suitable for swimming and is easily accessible.
- Bobar Beach. Ten minutes from the city centre. It has rocky ground and is suitable for taking a dip with your pet.
Two options in Granada
- Cable Beachin Motril. It was expanded two years ago and now occupies an area of 12,000 square metres.
- La Veintiuna dog beachin Almuñécar. It is a small cove 200 metres long.
Three dog-friendly beaches in Cadiz
- Concha Beachin Algeciras. It has fine sand and a large grassy area. It is located behind Punta del Rinconcillo, in the bay of Algeciras.
- Camposoto dog beachin San Fernando. It is only open from July to September and has a small space reserved for dogs.
- Aculadero Beach, in Puerto de Santa María. Perfectly equipped for our canine animals.
Dog-friendly beaches in Huelva
- Breakwater Beach (Huelva), next to a small port.
- Gola Beachin Isla Cristina (Huelva). This is a dog beach suitable for walking your pet, but it has been heavily criticised for the poor condition of its waters.
And in Córdoba… a unique space
Although it may seem unbelievable, you don’t have to leave the province of Córdoba to enjoy a beach where dogs are also allowed. This is the Valdearenas beach, in Iznajarwhich has two dog areas.