Travel to Barcelona with Your Dog
If you’re planning to travel to Barcelona with your dog and have questions, don’t worry! In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to enjoy Barcelona with your pet. From pet-friendly hotels and restaurants to parks and transport regulations, you’ll find everything here to make the most of the city with your four-legged friend.
Barcelona is known for its architecture and beaches but also for its welcoming attitude toward travelers with pets.
Let’s travel to Barcelona with our dogs! It can be an amazing experience!
You can visit Casa Batlló, a must-see in Barcelona (pets are allowed under the supervision of their owner and with staff approval), and explore Poble Espanyol, where the Fran Daurel Contemporary Art Foundation displays works by artists like Picasso, Miró, Dalí, and Chillida. In the summer, the dog-friendly water park Perros al Agua is a must. Just outside Barcelona, you’ll also find the Aeri de Montserrat, Spain’s first cable car that allows dogs without the need for a carrier. Keep reading for more tips on planning your trip to Barcelona with your pet.
Taking Your Dog on Public Transport in Barcelona
In Barcelona, you can travel with your dog on public transport, though some rules apply.
On the metro, dogs are allowed from Monday to Friday outside peak hours and without restrictions on holidays and in the summer. Make sure your dog is wearing a muzzle, is on a leash no longer than 50 cm, and is registered.
On the tram, the same rules as the metro apply: peak hours are excluded, but there are no restrictions on holidays and in the summer. A muzzle, 50 cm leash, and only one dog per person are required, and dogs are not allowed on seats.
Buses also permit small dogs in carriers. In addition, Barcelona has parks like Parc de la Ciutadella and Montjuïc, ideal for walks and enjoying the outdoors with your pet.
Regulations for Walking Dogs in Spain
Barcelona offers over 100 open areas where dogs can walk off-leash at specific times. These spaces, totaling 921,953 m², include streets, plazas, promenades, parks, and other public areas. During certain hours in the morning and afternoon, dogs are allowed to enjoy these spaces off-leash. Outside these designated times, dogs must be on a leash.
Make the most of Barcelona’s pet-friendly zones and enjoy with your dog.
Where to Walk Your Dog in Barcelona: Parks and Off-Leash Zones
In the following link, you’ll find a map with areas where you can walk your dog off-leash in Barcelona.
Pet-Friendly Restaurants and Cafés in Barcelona
Barcelona has a growing number of dog-friendly places where you can enjoy time with your pet while you eat, grab a drink, or have a snack.
- Cookona – Cookie specialists.
- Fismuler, Carrer del Rec Comtal, 17. Tel. 935 14 00 50
- La Desayunería, C. Comte Borrell, 75
- L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, C. del Consell de Cent, 336
We recommend booking in advance and mentioning you’re bringing a dog, especially for restaurants.
Guide for Traveling with Your Dog to Barcelona
Dogs traveling to Spain must have an international pet passport, which includes a veterinary certificate and up-to-date rabies vaccination. This vaccine must be administered at least 21 days before travel and remain valid. Additionally, dogs must be identified with a microchip or tattoo.
Pet-Friendly Accommodations in Barcelona
Finding a place to stay with your dog in Barcelona is easy. The city has many hotels and apartments that welcome pets. Be sure to inform the hotel in advance about your dog to ensure everything is ready for a comfortable stay.
Recommended pet-friendly hotels in Barcelona:
The One Barcelona
Hotel Catalonia Catedral
Hotel Travessera
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
Silken Sant Gervasi
Eco Hostal Grau
Pet-Friendly Beaches in Barcelona
Barcelona has pet-friendly beaches, such as Playa de Llevant, perfect for enjoying the summer with your dog. This beach has a designated area where people with dogs can access during the high bathing season (from May 27 to September 11).
This area is fenced and open from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm, to prevent dogs from entering the rest of the beach. Two environmental attendants monitor the access (only for dogs with microchips), provide waste bags, and inform visitors to ensure the area is used properly.
Enjoy the sea with your dog in Barcelona.
Shopping with Your Dog in Barcelona
Barcelona has pet-friendly stores and shopping centers where you can go with your dog, as long as they’re on a leash. Dogs of potentially dangerous breeds must also wear a muzzle.
Shopping centers that allow pets include CC Westfield Glòries, Las Arenas at Plaça d’Espanya, Westfield La Maquinista, and Maremagnum by the port. While access to specific stores may vary, many allow pets, and the terraces at restaurants are ideal for spending time with them.
Outside the city, La Roca Village and Viladecans The Style Outlets also allow dogs and have rest areas with water for them.
Exploring Barcelona with your dog is an incredible experience! Get ready to enjoy the city with your best friend.
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