There are almost 17 million pets in Spain, the vast majority of them ARISTODOGS and ARISTOCATS. They are part of our families, and that means that if we go away, they come with us too. Indeed, anyone who truly loves their pet is capable of changing their holiday destination or plans if that means they cannot take their pet with them.
There was a time when staying in a hotel or guesthouse with your best friend was almost impossible. Fortunately, that is changing, thanks to the hotel industry becoming increasingly aware of the need for it (as well as the business opportunity that opening up to pet lovers represents). That is why more and more accommodations now accept pets. These places are known as “pet-friendly,” and you are probably familiar with them.
A few days ago, a well-known hotel search engine shared a study highlighting which Spanish cities are most in demand among people who travel with their pets. The ranking consists of ten destinations. Six of them are coastal destinations. Place your bets.
Madrid tops the list with a total of 308 available accommodations for guests with pets. This makes sense, considering that it is the capital and offers a wide range of spaces and activities for pet lovers and their four-legged friends: from the dog swimming pool, to the change in regulations allowing pets to travel on the metro, or theater sessions with pets... That is why it accounts for 27% of demand.
Barcelona is in second place, although, interestingly, it is the city with the most available accommodations: 405. Its proximity to the beach undoubtedly helps it account for 11% of bookings.
Cádiz, known as “the little silver cup,” has more than 200 pet-friendly accommodations and ranks third. As we mentioned earlier, the coast attracts many pet lovers.
Valencia ranks fourth, with 131 accommodations and 9.5% of total bookings. The Valencian Community is one of the regions making the greatest progress in improving services for ARISTOPETERS. Examples include the opening of the beach resort for dogs we told you about some time ago, and the organization of Spain’s first music festival for dogs.
The next cities in the ranking are, in order, Seville, Oviedo, Tenerife, Peñíscola, Valladolid, and Mallorca. Gijón, Peñíscola, and Llanes also deserve special mention because they are the destinations with the highest number of pet-friendly apartments.
As you can see, traveling with pets is easier than ever. Airlines such as Iberia also contribute to this. Thanks to it, traveling with our best friends goes from being a stressful experience to being a pleasant and safe experience. To learn more about the advantages this airline offers when traveling, as well as useful advice and practical information for setting off on a trip, click here.
That said, if you have a trip in mind with your pet, take the opportunity to buy travel products for your best friend, which will not only help them feel better but also miss home less. From travel bowls to blankets, as well as carriers that will ensure their safety at all times... Visit ARISTOSHOP and find what you need!
