The heat wave affects us all. And by todxs we mean not only people, but also our dogs, who suffer as we do with their furry skin high temperatures. For the same reason , the furry ones appreciate as much as we ourselves do a refreshing swims at the beach to help them to keep the heat away.
It is clear that not everyone has a private pool in which to swim with their dogs and, for the good of some and the bad of others, public beaches are off-limits to dogs during the summer season. But, fortunately, the coast of Catalonia has enabled a good number d and beaches that are for exclusive use for pets and where the law is made by animals and not by people.
If you are one of those who enjoy bathing with your poodle on the beach and enjoy watching a Labrador jumping in the sand or simply suffer every time you go sunbathing without your greyhound, now you no longer have to choose, because we bring you a list with the most popular best beaches for dogs in Barcelona and n which both you and your pet will have the best summer of your lives.
Vallcarca cove, in Sitges
The perfect beach for dogs because it is better for dogs than for people. A small beach lacking in services with an orientation that does not help sunbathing, but it is perfect for taking dogs for a swim.
You can visit in Sitges, half an hour from Barcelona, near the cement plant, and can be reached by following the old Castelldefels road. In addition, it is in the Natural Park of Garraf, so you can also crown the day with a walk through the park.
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Platja de Llevant, in Barcelona
The dog beach in Barcelona has been a resounding success since it opened a few years ago. A kennel of 1,250 m虏 with a maximum capacity of 100 dogs where in August even queues form.
Animals entering the Zone must have an identification chip. Not to worry, as in previous years, have been made some water quality studies and sand and cleaning and nothing alarming has been detected as far as health is concerned.
In any case, outside the high season, i.e. from October to April, dogs can access any beach without time limitation with the exception of Easter.
Dog friendly beach in Gav脿
This Zone for dogs of 1.000m2 is located between the streets Vandell貌s and Tamarit, in Gav脿. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most comfortable beaches to go with our animals, as it has showers, well, rather hoses, to remove the sand before getting home.
In addition, it has a capacity for 100 people and 75 dogs, so you can enjoy a large space without being too cramped.
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Platja de Les Salines, in Cubelles
During the summer months, close to the thermal power plant of Cubelles, a Zone for dogs is enabled on the beach of Les Salines.
It is a stretch of more than 450 meters long of sand and gravel, ideal for playing and bathing with your dog without having to worry about space.
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Platja de la Pic貌rdia, Arenys de Mar
It is a spectacular beach pet friendly where there is a space enabled for dogs in summer on the Costa del Maresme. Located between the train station and the port we have a space of 1500 square meters for dogs registered as pets of the City Council of Arenys de Mar.
The beach is composed of fine golden sand and is open from June 15 to September 16. As an exception, the beaches of Arenys de Mar accept dogs from 8 pm until 8 am.
Includes all basic services and marine rescue.
Canine beach, in Pineda de Mar
Since 2017, the beach of Pineda de Mar has a small fenced section for dogs during the summer months. It is located in front of the two campsites and, unlike La Conc貌rdia, dogs do not need to be registered in the municipality.
The enclosure has litter garbage cans and bags for excrement in case you forget them at home, as well as showers and lifeguard service.
Can Teixidor, in El Masnou
It is perhaps one of the most difficult beaches to access, since to get to the sand you must first pass through the rocks that act as a retaining wall, and it is also a little far from the beach between the municipalities of Masnou and Montgat. So, if you are looking for a place a little more remote and quiet this is your place.
Depending on the tide, you can enjoy between 1.600m2 and 5.000m2 of sand, certainly more than enough space to play and bathe with your furry friend.
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Platja de La Conca, in Malgrat de Mar
This dog beach is located near the boat launching area, so you can not only enjoy a fun day with your dog, but also a traditional Mediterr谩neo landscape.
The waters of this beach are characterized by their transparency and the sand is fine and pleasant.
The Zone is delimited with wooden fences and has a maximum capacity of 150 people.
Platja de Ponent, in Matar贸
From June 1 to September 30, this beach of Matar贸 is enabled for dogs and people to enjoy a refreshing day at sea.
It is located next to the pier and dogs must be registered and microchipped to register them at the ticket. The beach has lifeguard service and access hours are from 10-19h.
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Platja Patins de Vela, in Badalona
This is one of the newest dog beaches, having opened last August. The Platja Patins de Vela section, with a capacity of only 60 people and 40 dogs, is located behind the Badalona municipal swimming pool and all animals attending must be microchipped.
The beach, is a few meters from the train station and in the heart of the city center, making it the ideal choice if you want to cool off for a while and then go for an ice cream, stroll through the streets of the old town of Badalona o a gastronomic getaway.
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Calella dog beach
Along with Platja Patins de Vela, it is one of the most recent on the list, since it was inaugurated at the end of summer 2022. It is located in the heart of Calella, so you won’t have to walk too far under the sweltering summer heat, and you will also have services such as bars and restaurants very close by.
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Platja de la Ribera, at Port de la Selva
In the midst of the Cap de Creus we found this canine beach next to the parking lot of the Platja Gran. It is a sandy Zone from where we can enjoyspectacular views of the village of white and picturesque houses. . The Zone is well signposted, so it will not be difficult to reach. Nearby you will find toilets, litter garbage cans, bars and restaurants, as well as a cleaning service.