Are you planning a trip to Barcelona and want to explore the city with your furry friend? Look no further! Barcelona offers a variety of pet-friendly activities and destinations where you and your beloved pet can create unforgettable memories. Let’s dive into some of the best places to visit and things to do with your pet in this vibrant city:

Dog-Friendly Beach at Llevant Beach:

Located at the very end of Llevant Beach, this tiny section is a haven for pet owners and their furry companions. With a fenced-off area on the sand and buoys in the water to ensure safety, dogs can frolic and play freely while enjoying the refreshing Mediterranean breeze. There’s even a water fountain for dogs to stay hydrated. While it’s a bit further from the bustling Barceloneta beaches, Llevant Beach is still easily accessible from the city center, making it a convenient spot for a beach day with your pet.

Pet-Friendly Public Transportation:

Traveling around Barcelona with your pet is a breeze thanks to the pet-friendly policies on buses and the metro. Pets are allowed on buses and the metro as long as they are kept in a suitable carrier. Additionally, dogs can travel on the metro without a carrier, but they must be leashed and muzzled at all times. Just ensure that your pet is microchipped and that their documents are up to date. While pets are not permitted on the metro during busier times, exploring Barcelona’s iconic landmarks and neighborhoods with your furry companion is both convenient and enjoyable.

Alfresco Dining and Pet-Friendly Restaurants:

Barcelona’s Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect destination for outdoor dining year-round. Many pavement cafés and terraces welcome pets, allowing you to enjoy delicious cuisine while soaking up the city’s vibrant atmosphere. During the winter months, outdoor terraces are equipped with heaters to keep you and your pet warm and cozy. Additionally, several pet-friendly restaurants in Barcelona even offer special menus for pets, ensuring that your furry friend can dine in style alongside you.

Pet-Friendly Shopping Centers:
Explore Barcelona’s shopping scene with your pet in tow at pet-friendly shopping centers such as Westfield Glòries, Las Arenas, Westfield La Maquinista, and Maremagnum. While some shops within these centers may allow pets at the discretion of the shop owner, you can always enjoy dining alfresco at the restaurant terraces with your four-legged friend by your side.

Barcelona truly embraces pet-friendly living, offering a wealth of opportunities for you and your furry companion to explore and enjoy the city together.

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Home to 1.6 million people, the coastal capital of Spain is a great place to explore with your dog. From its incredible range of culinary delights to its stunning ancient architecture, Barcelona really has got something for everyone. There’s plenty of things to see and do with your dog in Barcelona.

Park Güell

Designed by the famous Antoni Gaudí and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, Park Güell is a truly unique experience. With it’s colourful tiled pathways and majestic architectural features, you feel like you’re walking around a piece of art rather than a park. Pets are allowed in the majority of the park as long as they are kept on a leash. There are a few areas that are out of bounds in order to protect the site.

Xalet de Montjuïc

This restaurant might just offer the best views of Barcelona. Located right on the Montjuïc hilltop, this dog-friendly restaurant serves up delicious food on its stunning terrace. The menu offers dishes like paella, slow roasted lamb shoulder, steak tartare and bluefin tuna. 

Llevant beach

In 2021, after several successful trials, a permanent dog area opened on Llevant beach. The fully fenced in dog area is open from 10:30am until 7pm. Offering 1,250 square metres of space for your dogs to run around leash-free, the dogs also have access to the ocean so they can splash to their hearts content. The park features showers for owners as well as dogs, drinking fountains and an eco-friendly dog urinal.

Perros al Agua

Believe it or not, Barcelona is home to a water park for dogs! This canine aqua park features water slides and two enormous pools for your dog to swim in. One of the pools is designated for smaller dogs only. They can even have a go at surfing and canoeing! There’s also a sandy dune area for relaxing and gardens to play catch in. The onsite restaurant offers pizzas, salads and tapas and caters for vegan customers too.

Whatever you enjoy doing, you’ll find plenty to do with your dog in Barcelona.

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