Barcelona is a popular tourist destination in Spain and is known for being a dog-friendly city. Many of the city's parks and beaches allow dogs, and there are also many dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, and other establishments in the city.
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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.
Dogs in the subwayA muzzle and a short leash are mandatory. Dogs are not allowed on the metro during peak times. This concerns the period between 11 September and 24 June from Mon-Fri from 07.00-09.30 and 17.00-19.00. Outside of these times and on weekends, you can take your dog with you on the metro.
Take a Barcelona taxi with a dogThere is no extra charge for taking a taxi with a guide dog or other assistance dogs for people with reduced mobility. However taxi drivers do not have the obligation to accept non guide-dogs or non-assistance dogs.
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.
Spend an afternoon at a park – Barcelona has many beautiful gardens across the city, and several of them are dog-friendly. Take a stroll in the historic Park Guell, designed by the famous Antoni Gaudi. Other dog friendly parks are Parc de la Ciutadella, Parc del Clot, Parc de la Barceloneta, and Joan Miro Park.
Public transport with dogs in BarcelonaLarge breeds need to be on a lead and muzzled. Dogs are not allowed on the bus in Barcelona unless they are a small breed and travel in a dog carrier. Dogs are also allowed on the tram and short-distance trains.
Animals are recognised as sentient beings, capable of feeling emotions and pain. Starting from September, a free responsible pet ownership course will be required to meet your pet's needs.All pets must be registered to ensure they receive proper care and prevent abandonment.
Your pet can travel in the cabin or as baggage in the hold. If it weighs up to 8 kg, including the cage or pet pack, you can take it with you in the cabin. Check that you have all the legal documentation and permits. You will require confirmation from the Booking Office.
For safety reasons, we cannot transport any pets in our coaches. The only exception to this is guide dogs and companion dogs. Your companion dog travels absolutely free upon presentation of an official/medical certificate stating that their presence is required at all times.
Public transport with a dog in MadridDogs are allowed on buses, local trains and the metro. Dogs in buses and local trains have to be in pet crates, or on lead and muzzle if they are not in carriers. Dogs can travel on the metro only during off-peak hours.
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