Beaches for dogs in Gran Canaria: 4 pet friendly options

You are looking for dog beaches in Gran Canaria? Have them, haylas. However, as we see it, the island still has a lot to improve and our pets can accompany us practically anywhere. Likewise, our four-legged friends also need a greater supply of pet-friendly hotels in Gran Canaria, as well as restaurants, leisure spaces and bathing areas. In today's post you will be able to know the beaches where dogs are allowed in Gran Canaria, the only legal ones. At the end, we will also give you a list of areas where there is usually no problem, but you could still be fined.

Dog beaches in Gran Canaria

As we told you, officially only There are four beaches where dogs are allowed in Gran Canaria: Los Cuervitos and Tres Peos in Agüimes, Bocabarranco/Jinámar in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Las Salinas cove in Arucas. We detail them a little more about each one below and At the end you will find a map with their location so you can easily locate them.

1) Los Cuervitos Beach, Agüimes

This is one Dog beaches in the south of Gran Canaria better known. It is in the municipality of Agüimes, with it really being in the southeast. We recommend that you visit it at low tide so that your furry friend can run around at ease., since it is not a very big beach. On Google you will easily find it as Punta de Los Cuervitos. Of course, to get there You will have to walk on land or take your car on unpaved roads. Next, you can see how the most famous chihuahuas on the internet with a little friend in the Los Cuervitos beach.

2) Los Tres Peos Beach, Agüimes

A few steps from the Los Cuervitos beach we have another of the dog beaches in Gran Canaria. However, if you want your pet to enjoy something, it is essential to go at low tide so that there is some sand y your pet can run. Keep in mind that this is a windy area and you have to be careful with currents (also in the previous one). For When you get there you will find it next to Vargas Beach, right at the end and before reaching Los Cuervitos. We leave you a map below. However, we who have seen it at high tide… Honestly, it's scary. We show it to you in this video from our YouTube channel.

3) Bocabarranco or Jinámar Beach, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Telde

Bocabarranco beach was the first beach in the Canary Islands for dogs. So if you have a pet, here is another option for them to enjoy. It is south of the municipality of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (shared with the city of Telde). With high seas there is only a pebble beach left, so preferably visit it at low tide. We must also be careful with currents.

This Gran Canaria dog beach Allows its use for pets all year round, except on weekends and holidays from July 1 to September 30 between 13.00:17.00 p.m. and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

4) Cala Las Salinas, Arucas, pet friendly beaches in Gran Canaria northern area

Located in Arucas, Cala Las Salinas is another of the Dog-friendly beaches in Gran Canaria. It is a wonderful place to spend the day with your four-legged friend, with plenty of space to play and cool off. Of course, keep in mind that There is no sand here, something we know our furry friends like a lot. If it's for swimming, something they recommend for the rehabilitation of many dogs with dysplasia, there are puddles and areas where you can do it. To get there, enter Google maps «Charco de Las Palomas Beach" and you have Las Salinas next door, although in the entire area users normally coexist with their dogs normally.

Below, you can read the general rules of use of this dog beach in Gran Canaria.

Map of dog beaches in Gran Canaria

And, as far as we know, these are the only legal beaches to go with a dog in Gran Canaria. However, There are other beaches where there are usually no coexistence problems if you go with your pet., but still police can FINE you:

• sand mountain y Pirate beach in San Bartolome de Tirajana
• San Borondón and La Restinga in Telde
• Formas Bay, Santa Lucía de Tirajana
• Shivering in Mogán
• Cliff Beach and Guayedra in Agaete
• Bocabarranco in Gáldar

To finish, we know that there are town councils, such as de Telde, who are working on the new beach ordinance with which they plan to incorporate more beaches for dogs in Gran Canaria (San Borondón and La Restinga). As we see it, there should be at least one per coastal municipality. What better therapy for our furry friend than running around in the sand and a swim in the sea?

Likewise, it is important to remember that although these beaches are dog-friendly, We must respect certain rules to ensure the comfort and safety of everyone. Pick up after your dog, keep it under control and make sure it doesn't bother other visitors. We remind you of the most common rules below.

Respecting the rules on dog beaches

• Remember that you dog must be registered (microchipped), correctly vaccinated and dewormed, and be accompanied by a person of legal age who controls you at all times.
• If your dog is classified as potentially dangerous animal (Law 50/1999 and RD 287/2002) must be muzzled and secured with a leash.
• The responsible person accompanying the animal You must clean and collect your excrement.
• Organic waste will be deposited in tightly wrapped bins.
• The person who guides the animal, without prejudice to the subsidiary responsibility of the owner, will be responsible for the damages and losses that this causes.

In short, if you are looking for where to enjoy some vacation by the sea with your pet, take note of all the pet friendly beaches of Gran Canaria that we have mentioned to you. Don't wait any longer, grab the leash and the ball, and take your pet to enjoy! Finally, we invite you to read our article on pet friendly places in Gran Canaria, that is, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers, stores, etc.

Video of the dog beaches in Gran Canaria

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Ruth González

Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.