You plan to travel to Spain with your dog and plan a stay in Catalonia ? It is a very good idea because with its sun, its beautiful beaches, its typical small villages and its wild nature, Spain and Catalonia in particular is the ideal place to make a nice tourist circuit or to spend excellent vacation with his dog.
Yes, but you surely think that finding a Hotel nice in Catalonia who admits dogs will not be easy ...
Well know that finding a good hotel, ideally located on the seafront and who will accept your dog in Catalonia, it's very easy !
The only constraint will be to organize yourself a little in advance to book theideal hotel in Spain. Indeed, it is better (especially in high season) to book as soon as possible among the best hotels in Catalonia accepting dogs and this in order not to choose one by default and which would be less good ...
With this article I will try to help you organize your stay in Spain with your dog giving you some advice on choosing the best apartments or hotels in Catalonia and facing the sea ! So, I hope you find the best dog-friendly hotel in Catalonia so that you can have a dream holiday with your loulou by the beach!
Spain with a dog - What criteria to choose a hotel with a dog in Catalonia?
Campsites, apartments, palaces, unusual accommodation and more dog-friendly hotels are more and more numerous in Spain especially in Catalonia. Faced with this ever-increasing offer, I had to select 2 essential criteria to meet the requirements of a doggie.
Because yes, it is very good that a majority of hotels now welcome dogs, but you have to check under what conditions? Indeed, many are those who welcome dogs when their hotels are not at all suitable for animals and are not equipped to ... In many cases, it is to attract customers that this type of hotels admit dogs, so educate yourself and beware before you book.
Of course, one of the first criteria to choose your dog friendly hotel in Spain will be able have enough space in the accommodation so that you and your dog don't get too cramped. The ideal would be to find an apartment or a hotel with a small garden. Indeed, a small corner of greenery will allow your dog to be able to do his business without having to go 2 or 3 kilometers away ...
If your search was unsuccessful or if the hotels in Catalonia that meet these criteria happen to be all full, check that around the hotel you choose there are at least green spaces nearby (park, beach, walks…). Indeed, it is essential to be able to take your dog out, so that he can defecate there and you can make him take his daily walks.
These are the 2 criteria that I looked for as a priority while keeping my requirements of:
- Good location on the seafront;
- Comfort (air conditioning, restaurant, wifi…);
- Cleanliness ;
- Reasonable price.
Here is my selection of the 2 best hotels accepting dogs in Catalonia Spain: 1 dog friendly hotel on the Costa Brava Platja d'Aro et 1 dog friendly hotel on the Costa Brava Lloret de Mar
Best hotel accepting dogs in Catalonia on the Costa Brava Platja d'Aro
Here is the hotel that I recommend to you: Park Hotel San Jorge & Spa
I selected this dog friendly hotel first of all for its location. Indeed, in a green and wild environment of the Costa Brava in Catalonia, overlooking the promontory of Cap Roig, this hotel has a direct access to coves by Bella Dona and Cap Roig. So you and your dog can enjoy wonderful beaches in unspoiled countryside.
About the swimming your dog, I recommend that you bring your pooch early in the morning or late at night. So you won't disturb anyone ...
Then the 2rd This hotel's strong point is its on-site restaurant which prepares very good Catalan gastronomic cuisine and its bar on the terrace with sea views.
Finally, the facilities (swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, gym, etc.) are the assets of a successful stay.
Yet another asset and not the least: its excellent value for money.
More information on this dog friendly hotel in Catalonia
Best hotel accepting dogs in Catalonia on the Costa Brava Lloret de Mar
Here is the accommodation that I recommend for a nice stay in one of the best dor friendly hotels in Catalonia : I'Vacation Specials
Indeed, choosing this location is perfect for the well-being of your dog :
- Large rooms offering enough space for your dog and with a beautiful terrace ;
- Ideally located in a magnificent wooded area of 7 hectares very practical for your dog's daily walks.
- La Santa Cristina beach opposite the hotel for its morning swims.
In addition, the hotel has an ideal geographical location: in a quiet location in the middle of nature and only 10 minutes from downtown LLoret de Mar.
More information on this dog friendly hotel in Catalonia
Spain with a dog - Airbnb rental
Here is the best of the best for spending holidays with the family and with your dog: A large apartment in a seaside residence with swimming pool in the middle of a huge garden and the beach 300 meters away!
Javea is a family seaside resort located in Spain on the Costa Blanca between Alicante and Valencia. Fairly preserved from mass tourism, not too concrete, it enjoys a coastline of 25 km of white sand beaches and pretty coves like that of the granadella, elected among the most beautiful beaches of the world. Lovers of hiking or cycling (road / mountain biking) will also be delighted because the region has many trails and beautiful landscapes.
The apartment that you can rent in Airbnb accepts dogs. It is spacious, recently renovated and above all includes a small private garden of 30 m2 with hedge (perfect for your doggie's holidays).
At 117 Euros per night, it's a really good plan for a holiday in Spain with your dog!
See this Airbnb accepting dogs in Spain
Spain with a dog - Documents or steps to take
Wherever you go with your dog in Spain, you will have to check in advance that he has a microchip and that his health record is up to date with its vaccines. Of course, his health record should follow your pooch everywhere, especially if he accompanies you to make a weekend in Barcelona...
And for those who are going to go Spain by plane with their dog, it will also be necessary to envisage other procedures (European passport, agreements of the Airline…). For this, it is strongly recommended to do it well in advance to contact and question the Airline directly. And for a cheap trip to Barcelona, here is a recommended lowcost company: Vueling EN
Need ideas for visiting other places with a dog?
Here are my tips for
la Normandy
theAlsace,
or even Paris with a dog !