Fuengirola pet friendly: your destination for travelling with your pet
Pets are much more than simple companions; they are part of our big family. Enjoying the dog‑friendly beach or moving around comfortably by bus is not an impossible mission in Fuengirola – quite the opposite.
Numerous hotels, restaurants, parks and shops have become animal‑friendly, especially when it comes to the furry members of the family. They open their doors to sharing experiences with them, making access easier and creating dedicated spaces for coexistence. And it’s not just us saying it: in 2022, Fuengirola was awarded the title of Spain’s best tourist destination for travelling with pets by the portal Travelguau.com, within the framework of the International Tourism Fair of Madrid (FITUR).
This pet‑friendly love goes beyond holidays or fun: it seeks to raise awareness about the importance of animal welfare through campaigns that promote adoption and fight against abandonment. For those who live in the town, we are working towards a major goal: achieving zero euthanasia of dogs taken in at the municipal Zoosanitary Park.
Everything for pets: shops, clinics and grooming salons
Living the full pet‑friendly experience without limitations is possible thanks to leisure businesses that allow dogs, specialised shops, and veterinary clinics and grooming salons.
Fuengirola’s annual calendar also offers the chance to enjoy an unmissable event: the celebration of Dog Day. A day held on the hillside of Sohail Castle for residents and visitors, with stands and demonstrations by canine units working in security and emergency services.
Dog‑friendly beach and parks in Fuengirola
Since 2014, Fuengirola has had a 3,000‑square‑metre dog‑friendly beach, ideal for playing, taking a dip and enjoying the Mediterranean all year round. This designated area within Castillo Beach offers exclusive services for dogs: adapted showers, a drinking water fountain and foot‑wash facilities for their owners.
The fun with four‑legged family members continues across more than 11,000 square metres of dog parks. Several of them also include agility areas, circuits designed to help improve their agility and strength.
How to get around Fuengirola with your pet: car, bus and train
Walking is not the only pet‑friendly way to discover Fuengirola. It is very easy to move from one place to another using the local bus lines or the Renfe Cercanías train, which allow access as long as the safety regulations are followed.
Pet owners who choose private transport have the option of requesting taxis that offer this service and renting vehicles from companies that accept pets.
Enjoy even more fun in Fuengirola!
