Since June 2015, following the statement from the Andalusian Regional Government banning our dogs from accessing most beaches, many municipalities that intended to designate new beaches for our ARISTODOGS halted these efforts. Even so, we are lucky to have several beaches available where we can enjoy time with our ARISTODOG.
Playa del Castillo Sohail
Photo: Beachin Costa del Sol
The people of Málaga and their ARISTODOGS are celebrating: We have a dog-friendly beach in Fuengirola, Málaga. Despite the Andalusian Regional Government's ban on designating dog-friendly beaches during the summer along the entire coast, Fuengirola is keeping its pet-friendly beach open for 2019. The section of beach belonging to the municipality of Mijas was closed.
This new dog-friendly beach in Fuengirola is less than 10 minutes by car from the city center. The quickest way to get there is to take the A-7 and, once you have passed the Fuengirola River, exit the highway. When you reach the roundabout, take the first exit toward the beach.
Playa Arroyo Totalán
Arroyo Totalán Dog Beach in Málaga remains open, and the reason it is still operating is that its waters are supposedly not suitable for swimming (a fundamental requirement for being a dog beach in Andalusia), although its waters are clean and crystal clear. It is located between the municipalities of Málaga and La Cala del Moral, near the cement plant.
The beach is next to the mouth of the Arroyo Totalán, in the Málaga neighborhood of La Araña, and to access it from Málaga, you must take the MA-24 toward Rincón de la Victoria.
Playa de Piedra Paloma
Photo: Casares Información
Piedra Paloma Dog Beach is the third official dog beach in the province of Málaga. It is located in Casares, where one of Málaga's first dog beaches, La Sal Beach, was located several years ago. La Sal Beach was closed in 2015 by order of the Andalusian Regional Government, but in 2016 the town council obtained all the necessary permits to reopen a dog beach in its municipality. This summer 2019, Piedra Paloma Dog Beach will remain open to our ARISTODOGS. This beach is bordered to the west by the Torre de la Sal, where the former dog beach was located, and to the east by Piedra Paloma, which borders the municipality of Estepona.
It consists of stones and sand, and until recently the beach was in a semi-natural state, as there were no buildings or services of any kind. A beach bar has recently been built.
Playa Torre del Mar
The beach was inaugurated on August 10, 2016, and consists of fine sand, ideal for enjoying your vacation with your ARISTODOG. This summer 2018, you can continue enjoying this fantastic dog beach. It is a section of approximately 4,000 m2 located in the Mortero area, near the mouth of the Vélez River. This dog beach in Torre del Mar has a 150 m² dog toilet area and a 250 m² play area with a swing, two balance beams, a jumping area, a jumping wheel, a tunnel, two tiered rest areas, and a ramp. In addition, along the sandy area you can find a fountain for people and dogs, waste bins with covers, and signs displaying the rules of use.
Playa del Pinillo
Photo: Sr. Perro
El Pinillo Dog Beach in Marbella is located on the outskirts of the city. It is a 1.5 km-long beach made up of sand and some stones, and it is usually quiet in summer, which is why it was chosen as one of the beaches to designate an area suitable for dogs. Several improvements to the beach are planned for summer 2018, such as fountains for dogs and showers to rinse off the sand. If you go by car, you must park your vehicle in the parking lot (for some reason beyond our control, Google Maps does not include the road to the parking lot and the route is not shown accurately). To reach the dog area, you must walk along a wooden path.
Playa de Torrox
On Saturday, July 7, 2018, the dog beach in Torrox, in the province of Málaga, was inaugurated. It is a small beach made up of pebbles, located at the mouth of the Torrox River and next to the lighthouse. According to the town's mayor, its location is perfect, as the area is naturally enclosed and easily accessible. The beach is equipped with waste bins and cleaning equipment, open all year round with no time restrictions.
Playa de Ventura del Mar
Source: RedCanina.es
We are talking about a semi-urban beach made up of dark sand with an average width of about 25 meters. It is located in the westernmost part of Playa de Nueva Andalucía, near the Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús. Ventura del Mar Beach is open to ARISTODOGS from March to September. Remember that not the entire beach is for dogs; you may only stay with your ARISTODOG within the 250 linear meters designated for this purpose.
Benalcan
This summer 2019, Benalmádena is celebrating its inauguration, as the municipality's first dog beach has opened.
It is a small beach of rock and coarse, dark sand. It is located next to the Holiday Wood hotel. It has a dog shower, waste bins, and special drinking fountains for dogs.
The rules for enjoying this beach are the same as those at the country's other beaches, but in case you have any questions, we list them below:
– Keep your pet under control at all times
– Pick up its waste
– Try not to disturb other users
– Carry your pet's vaccination record and make sure all vaccinations are up to date
– If the dog is included on the list of potentially dangerous dog breeds, it must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle.