Summer is just around the corner, with only 20 days left until one of the hottest and most beautiful seasons of the year begins. Although we are still on the eve of summer, temperatures are increasingly rising across much of Spain.
Both people and animals are affected by seasonal changes, especially changes in temperature. Some animals are more sensitive to the cold, while others suffer greatly in the heat.
Summer, warm weather, and vacations are already here. Have you planned where you are going on vacation? There is still time to plan your vacation, but if you are taking your pet with you, you need to consider Pet Friendly hotels, beaches, and places.
In Spain, there are increasingly more hotels and Pet Friendly beaches that allow animals. Benalmádena, a municipality in Málaga, opened Benalcan this June 2019, the first dog beach in Benalmádena.
Tajo de la Soga Beach has been equipped with a shower and a special drinking fountain for pets, as well as trash cans and the appropriate beach furniture for pet owners. In addition, the area will be delimited and properly signposted.
This beach is one of the wildest beaches in Benalmádena. It has several coves, and its surface is made up of coarse, dark sand. It is 400 meters long and 15 meters wide, providing plenty of space for pets to enjoy the beach experience.
“We have been working on this project for months. It has not been easy to find a beach that would adapt to the needs, and this one was chosen for its good location and low visitor density,” the Benalmádena beach councillor told the media outlet La opinión de Málaga.
Beach Usage Rules
Regarding the beach coexistence and safety rules for dogs, they have not yet been published, but the general rules for Andalusian beaches must be taken into account:
- Dog owners must carry their pet’s documentation with them.
- Dogs must be kept under their owners’ control.
- PP dogs must wear a muzzle.
- Owners must clean up after their pets.
If your dog loves water and playing on the beach, Benalmádena now has a beach where animals are allowed. Enjoy a great experience with your pet!