And we continue with our guide to pet-friendly beaches in the Canary Islands, an Atlantic Ocean archipelago with some of the best climates in the world.
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is one of Spain's islands, located off the northwest coast of Africa. It is known for its white-sand and black-lava beaches.
To the south, the bustling Playa del Inglés and Puerto Rico beaches stand out, along with the quieter beaches of Puerto de Mogán and San Agustín.
To the north, the capital city of Las Palmas is a main stop for cruise ships and a very popular shopping area. The interior of the island is rural and mountainous.
Playa de los Tres Peos
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Small and generally very quiet beach, with strong waves and currents. It is recommended to take precautions when swimming. ARISTOPERROS are allowed to enter this beach throughout the year.
Los Cuervitos
This small cove is located right next to Playa de los Tres Peos, and also allows ARISTOPERROS to enter during the entire year.
Bocabarranco Beach
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It is a new area designated by the City Council of Gran Canaria so that we can enjoy this beach with our ARISTOPERROS.
It is located in Valle de Jinámar, next to the municipality of Telde, south of the city of Gran Canaria. It is a beach covering 6,000 square meters and is sparsely visited because of its frequent waves.
Many hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have joined the pet-friendly trend and allow dogs and cats to stay in their accommodations.
Below, we leave you several options for hotels and apartments so that you can complete this wonderful experience in Gran Canaria with your ARISTOPERRO:
Hotel Rural Las Calas, the ideal accommodation for enjoying both the beach and the mountains, and which also welcomes dogs free of charge.
Tenerife
Tenerife is an island in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to the Canary Islands. Together with La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro, it forms the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
El Callao Beach
A very extensive beach in the coastal area of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This semi-urban beach is perfect if you are looking for a quiet beach with few visitors.
Puertito Beach
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It is located very close to the center of Puertito de Güimar. It has very calm waves, making it an ideal beach for enjoying time with your ARISTOPERRO as a family.
It also has adapted access for people with reduced mobility.
Confital Beach
If you have a pet, you're in luck, because at El Confital beach you can enjoy a fantastic swim with them. With gray sand, this beach is located next to the majestic Montaña Roja de El Médano, and is attractive not only to pet lovers, but also to surfers.
This beach has no services of any kind, so it is important to bring supplies for our ARISTODOGS: a travel water bowl, Pet Food Kit and toys to have fun with your pet.
La Palma
Los Guirres or Playa Nueva
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To the west of La Palma and south of the town of Tazacorte, we find Los Guirrres Beach, also known as Playa Nueva, the only beach on the entire island designated for dogs.
It is located among banana plantations, and has good access as well as a good parking area. Following the refurbishment of the viewpoint and promenade, it is worth going there to watch the sunsets and enjoy them with our pet. There you will find a pleasant climate and exquisite, yet unique, cuisine.
This is an isolated, semi-urban beach with dark sand or gravel and pebbles, with moderate waves and winds. The area designated for use as a dog beach is clearly signposted at the beach entrance. There are no time restrictions for dogs swimming.
Lanzarote
Las Coloradas Beach
In the south of Lanzarote is the dog-friendly beach that the Yaiza town council has designated as a beach for dogs. Also known as Playa El Afre, it is a beach made up of sand, pebbles and gravel, around 410 meters long, of which 150 correspond to the designated area.
Its waters are clean and calm, but it has few of the necessary services. We recommend bringing a beach kit for your ARISTODOG: a travel water and food bowl, and don't forget to bring bags to clean up after your pet.
Guacimeta Beach
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Dogs may stay in this 165-linear-meter stretch of beach without time restrictions, although, of course, subject to certain rules. Users are warned that failure to comply with them will result in fines of between 90 and 150 euros.
The rules for enjoying this beach are the same as those for the rest of the country's Beaches and Coves, but, in case you have any questions, we have listed them below.
Rules
These rules also apply to the rest of the beaches and coves in the Canary Islands:
– Keep your pet under control at all times
– Clean up after your pet
– Try not to disturb other users
– Bring your pet's record book and make sure all its 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 muzzled.