Is Barcelona dog friendly? If you are thinking about moving to Barcelona and also wondering how you puppy’s life would be in this new city, here we share all the information you need to know before taking the decision. This way, you will have a clear opinion on whether Barcelona is a pet-friendly city or not.
Barcelona is a modern city which mixes culture, social life, enterpreneurship, gcreativity… But when it comes to having a puppy, what are the rules to follow without making it a big deal to keep enjoying your lifestyle?
EU requirements for dogs entry into Spain
- You must carry a valid EU pet passport.
- Your dog must have a microchip or a tattoo (in case this was done before 03/07/2011) and is still legible.
- Rabies vaccine: your dog has to be at least 12 weeks old when receiving its first rabies vaccine.
- The entry must be at least 21 days later after its first rabies vaccination.
Moving around Barcelona with your dog
Dogs always need to keep the leash on in public spaces (except when they are in designated dogs off-leash areas). But what are the rules in specific places? Can we definitely consider Barcelona as one of those pet-friendly cities? Here we share the info you need to know to answer yourself.
What about using public transport to move around the city with your dog? Depending on which one you choose, you should take this in mind.
Subway. If you are considering taking the subway, these are the main rules:
- They have access from Monday to Friday, from September 11 until June 24 all day except rush hours from 7am to 9.30 am and 5pm to 7pm.
- On weekends, holidays and during Summer they can access all day with no limitations.
- They must carry a muzzle and a non-extensible leash, and stay in a distance shorter than 50m from their owner
Bus. Rules are different if you decide to take the bus, since dogs must be carried in a kennel.
Apartments: is Barcelona dog friendly in terms of housing?
If you are considering moving with your pet to Barcelona, you are also wondering if there are pet-friendly apartments in Barcelona. Well, this is one of the topics you must put on the table when looking for a flat, and hopefully the property owner will allow you to have pets.
Green areas for dogs
Is Barcelona dog friendly when it comes to green areas? There are specific green areas in the city for dogs, where they can enjoy and play games with other buddies. These three are the main parks for dogs:
- Parc de l’Estació del Nord
- Parc de Joan Miró
- Jardins de la Indústria
Has Barcelona dog friendly beaches?
Did you know that there are dog beaches in Barcelona and nearby? Here is a list of these special places where you can enjoy a splashdown with your dog:
- Platja de Llevant (Barcelona).
- Cala Vallcarca (Sitges).
- Platja de les Salines (Cubelles).
- Platja del Cavaió (Arenys de Mar).
Going to bars with your dog in Barcelona
Barcelona is well-know for its “vermuts” at midday on sunny terraces. And you will be able to enjoy this one of those “Barcelona things to do” along with your dog, which can be seated on the ground next to you in most of the terraces in Barcelona. When it comes to inside spaces, there are some bars which allow dogs and others than don’t. So before going out, make sure your dog can be included in the plan.
Now we ask ourselves once again: is Barcelona dog friendly? From our point of view, it definitely is.