Many towns and villages have beaches where dogs are allowed and can access them all year round. More and more towns and cities on the Catalan coast are designating specific bathing areas for furry pets. Discover the best beaches to go to with your dog in Catalonia! Five dog-friendly beaches on the Costa Brava Les Barques (Colera): Les Barques (Colera): located in the small and pleasant town of Colera, very close to the French border, Les Barques offers a space of sand and pebbles where dogs will have a great time running and swimming. The beach is close to the fishing port and the town centre, so it is easy to get to and has many services nearby. Sant Jordi (Llançà): a sandy beach about 50 meters long and 10 meters wide, with an area of rocks on the surface that is ideal for the furry ones to enjoy playing near the water. The seabed is very clean, and it's not highly crowded. You must be careful on windy days, especially when it blows from the north, as the wind tends to be very strong. La Rubina (Empuriabrava): La Rubina (Empuriabrava): in the middle of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park, this family-friendly beach has an area suitable for dogs. Bathers with their pets will find all the necessary services and one of the best-known bars on the Costa Brava. But, simultaneously, the environment stands out for preserving a coastal landscape full of dune systems and lagoons. A place to live and feel the most authentic and natural Costa Brava. Els Griells (l'Estartit): this beach in l’Estartit has a 600 square meters area designated for dogs. The Griells area replaces the space that was previously in La Platera. With fine sand, access is quite simple, and it has some services such as parking, toilets, and a bar. One of its great added values is its views of the Medes Islands right in front. Pere Grau (Palamós): open to dogs since 2022, this tiny cove is on one side of the port of Palamós, and it offers a space of tranquillity for pets, especially outside the summer season when the influx of visitors is lower. Five beaches on the Barcelona coast to enjoy with furry friends Ponent (Mataró): one of the most recently opened spaces for dogs on the Maresme coast is the Ponent beach in Mataró. It is next to the city's port, a small sandy beach with crystal-clear water. It is ideal for a fun day with your pet without leaving an urban environment. Patins a Vela (Badalona): is one of the most popular beaches for pets in Catalonia, opened in the summer of 2022. It is a place highly valued by its users for its fine sand and transparent waters. It is very close to the municipal swimming pool and the train station. It is therefore easy to access by public transport. Llevant (Barcelona): if you don't want to leave the big city, in Barcelona you will also find a space on the coast to be able to enjoy a day at the beach with your dog in summer. This space is at one end of the Llevant beach, next to Parc del Fòrum. It is a bustling beach with an area of about 1,200 square meters. Ideal for those visitors who don't have a lot of time but don't want to give up spending time on the beach with their pet. Cala Vallcarca (Sitges): Cala Vallcarca (Sitges): small cove located between the towns of Sitges and Castelldefels; it is next to the breakwater of a cement factory. It is one of the most popular dog beaches and is accessible all year round. Small, it maintains its most authentic essence, as it is surrounded by forest, where you can complete the day at the beach with your pet walking and discovering its paths. Les Salines (Cubelles): a beach located in a semi-urban area; a space with free access and open all year. Pets also enjoy running around on its fine, obstacle-free sand. Well connected by train to Barcelona, it is a practical option without going too far from the big city. Five beaches on the Costa Daurada where you can spend an unforgettable day with your dog Cala Torrota (Roda de Berà): in this small cove between Capellans Beach and the Roc de Sant Gaietà, in Roda de Berà, you will find tranquillity and privacy. Although small, it is uncrowded and combines sand and pebbles on the surface. It is ideal for enjoying the beach with your furry friend in a relaxed atmosphere. La Riera d'Alforja (Cambrils): one of the epicentres of the tourism sector on the Costa Daurada, Cambrils also has a space on its coast suitable for dogs. Your furry friend will find some services, such as showers specific for dogs. A wooden fence delimits the space for dogs, where we find mainly fine and golden sand. The beach is next to the mouth of the Riera d'Alforja. Bon Caponet and Cementiri coves (l'Ametlla de Mar): two small coves in l'Ametlla de Mar where dogs are welcome. You can enjoy tranquillity away from the crowds of the more urbanized areas with your pet. You can also enjoy an attractive natural environment. Bassa de l’Arena (Riumar): Bassa de l'Arena (Riumar): one of the best beaches for dogs in Catalonia. It is in the middle of the Ebro Delta and is a stretch of around 500 meters which is accessed from a sandy track. Your furred friend will have a wonderful day in a place where they have enough space to run and play. La Platjola (Alcanar): La Platjola (Alcanar): about 300 meters long, Platjola is listed as a virgin beach for its rich and diverse ecological and environmental value. It is located to the south of the municipality of Alcanar and can be accessed both on foot and by private vehicle, as there is a car park at the service of visitors.