Our tour of the best dog-friendly beaches continues today in none other than the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands are one of the most sought-after vacation destinations, both for domestic and international tourists. Those of you traveling there with your ARISTOPERRO will surely be very interested to know where you can enjoy the best beach experience.
Dog-friendly beaches in Menorca
Cala Binigaus, Cala Escorxada and Cala Fustam are part of Es Migjorn Gran, as you can see in this beautiful panoramic view. Binigaus is quite busy at this time of year, as it is a pristine beach that is easy to reach both on foot and by bicycle. Binigaus has fine, white sand and the sea is the characteristic turquoise blue. When the southerly wind blows, the beach's openness creates considerable waves, so keep an eye on your best friend. There are no facilities of any kind, by the way. Cala Escorxada, for its part, is the most secluded beach on Menorca's southern coast, something to bear in mind if your dog is not in the best condition. Finally, Cala Fustam is also quite secluded and surrounded by a dense pine forest. It is located in one of the island's areas of special natural interest, so you will really enjoy walking around the area with your dog. You can also take your dog there all year round.
Cala Binigaus
Dog-friendly beaches in MallorcaPlaya de Llenaire, in Port de Pollença. This beach is 3,900 meters long and 40 meters wide, although only one section is designated as a bathing area for ARISTOPERROS. It is usually very busy, as, in addition to being in a beautiful setting, it offers all kinds of facilities. There is also a pine grove nearby, so our furry friends can rest in the shade whenever they need to if the heat becomes intense. As you know, during the summer we need to take special care of our ARISTOPETS.
Playa de Na Patana, also known as Na Patana or Punta de na Patana, is 14 kilometers from Santa Margalida, between Punta des Fenicis, ses Pedreres and Arenal de ses Assussenes. It is a small spot with a triangular coastal promontory, characterized by shallow waters and a rocky, jagged coastline. A dune system and a lush pine forest untouched by development stretch behind this spot. From Punta de na Pantana, you can take a short walking excursion to visit the Punta des Fenicis necropolis (8th century BC), consisting of around one hundred tombs. You can discover more about the beach in this link . Doesn't it make you want to enjoy it?
Playa de Es Carnatge, located near Palma airport, was the first beach on the island to be designated for dogs to roam off-leash 365 days a year. That was a year and a half ago. It is ideal for furry friends to take a dip and play with their pals across almost 33,000 square meters of sand.
The section designated for dogs to roam, where they can run free, is located exactly between the Ninot de Cala Gamba and the wooden platform known as the bunkers area. Both the beginning and the end are marked by signs specifying the conditions for using the area.
Cala dels Gats, in Costa de la Calma (Calvià). Despite its name (cove of the cats), this spot is perfect for enjoying time with your best friend. It is a small, peaceful and beautiful sandy beach surrounded by tamarind trees and dwarf palms, inviting you to swim in its clear water. The sandy, rocky and seaweed-covered seabed, at a depth ranging from two to four meters, is perfect for diving. If you want to get to know it better, don't miss this video.
Punta des Marroig, in Palmanova (Calvià), is another option for those who want to cool off or disconnect for a while. Although it is not the ideal place, as facilities are limited and the surroundings are very rocky.
Dog-friendly beaches in Ibiza
Ibiza is a fabulous island where we can do practically anything during the summer, although it must be acknowledged that it has fallen a little behind when it comes to being dog-friendly and we can find only two small coves in Santa Eulària del Riu:
The first is a bathing area in Es Faralló, next to Puig de s´Església Vella. It is a small cove barely 20 meters long, with easy access via Passeig Joan Canals Serra. The second is accessed from the southern side. A section of coastline has been designated for this purpose, including the last 10 meters of the right-hand side of the river mouth and a small stretch of untouched coastline.
At present, we are not aware of any beaches or coves in Formentera where pets are welcome. We hope the situation changes soon!
Of course, if you have any information that would complete this list, we would appreciate it if you sent it to us. And if you would like to continue the itinerary through the best beaches for dogs, we invite you to join us in Catalonia or travel a little farther, to Galicia.