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Are dogs allowed in taxis in Spain?

Some taxis are equipped with car seats so you can travel with small children. If you book a taxi in advance, you must inform the taxi company that you require a seat in the car. Small pets can travel at the discretion of the driver, although travelling with guide dogs is always permitted.



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If there's a naturally pet-friendly city in Spain, it's Gijón. This is thanks to the many accommodation options, restaurants, and all sorts of other establishments where dogs are always warmly welcomed. Furthermore, both the San Lorenzo Beach and the Rinconín Park are perfect public spaces for enjoying with your dog.

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In general it is not allowed to enter a restaurant with a dog, but there are plenty of restaurants that have no problem with that at all. However, sitting on a terrace with a dog normally is not a problem, but, of course, there are exceptions too. The general rule is that dogs are not allowed on public beaches.

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One of the most striking issues has been known since 29 March 2023, the day the new Animal Welfare Law was published in the Official State Gazette (BOE): to own a pet dog in Spain you will have to complete a course and have compulsory insurance. Only people with hunting, guard and working dogs will be 'exempt'.

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On public transport in most cities in Spain, small pets generally can travel if they are in a carrier. Dogs weighing over 10 kilogrammes have more limited access in almost all cases.

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Spain is known for its beautiful coastline and numerous dog-friendly beaches that allow visitors to enjoy the sun, sand, and sea with their furry friends.

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Barcelona is one of the most “dog-friendly” cities in Spain. It has many animal-friendly hotels and restaurants, as well as 100 areas where you can walk your dog and meet other dog-lovers.

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Portugal is not as dog-friendly as Germany, but not more dog-unfriendly than many other countries. In Spain, France and the Netherlands, for example, dogs are not allowed on the guarded beaches any more than in Portugal.

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SPAIN'S new animal welfare law comes into effect in September, meaning that all dog owners will have to make sure their pets have third party liability insurance, cats will have to be sterilised and there will be a ban on keeping pets permanently on balconies and terraces.

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Yes, dogs need to have pet travel documentation to travel to France or Spain. Your dog can travel with a pet passport issued in an EU country (not a GB-issued pet passport) or an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC). You will need to get your dog's travel documentation from your vet.

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Which UK Airlines Allow Pets In Cabin? The main 3 airlines that allow pets in the cabin are: KLM, Lufthansa and TUI. This only applies for very small pets that weigh less than 8kg and would have to be booked direct through the airline, without the assistance of a pet export company like Fetchapet.

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