Recommendations for travelling with dogs in Spain

Before you start packing your cases, it’s important to follow this advice:- Check on the regulations currently in force in advance: Animals must always be accompanied by their owners, and duly microchipped. Furthermore, their health certificates must include a Spanish translation.- If you’ll be arriving by plane, check that the airline you’re travelling to Spain with allows pets on their aircraft, and whether your dog can stay with you in the cabin, or will need to travel in the hold. But regardless of by which means of transport you arrive in Spain, it’s essential to check the applicable regulations.- Prepare your trip in well in advance to make sure that you’ll be able to get all the necessary documentation in place for your dog. Take advantage of the two-month period before you’re due to set off to get your dog used to the pet carrier. - Your dog’s luggage is important too. Make sure that the pet carrier you choose is a suitable one for your dog, and will cover its needs. And do bear in mind that it might need a blanket for the journey, or some kind of medication.So, ready to go? We’re going to suggest 5 destinations that are ideal for travelling with your dog in Spain.

In 2019 Valencia was awarded the pet-friendly city stamp, thanks to the many gardens and open spaces you can enjoy with your dog. Imagine being able to take a walk along the old course of the Turia River, take a swim together on the Pinedo beach, or relax and sip a drink on a café terrace. And the great thing about Valencia is that thanks to its privileged climate, it’s a city you can enjoy at almost any time of the year.

If you like to spend quality time together outdoors, welcome! Bilbao is an interesting option given the many opportunities for pet-friendly tourism it has to offer, and it’s a place where you can take a walk with your dog in the most iconic parts of the city. Enjoy a walk by the River Nervión, discovering places like the Euskalduna Palace, the Guggenheim Museum, and the city’s old quarter. But it’s not just Bilbao, the Basque Country itself is a destination that always has a warm welcome for both tourists and their dogs.