Dog friendly beaches are heaven on earth for Fido. And since sandy paws equal happy dogs, we’ve sniffed out the best beaches in Europe where dogs can run, swim, and frolic in the sand. Use the links/map below to find a dog-friendly beach in Europe.
Northcott Mouth Beach
Northcott Mouth Beach is pet-friendly. Play with your pooch in the little stream crossing the beach and the rock pools, while watching surfers carve the waves. If you want to donate for the upkeep of the beach, there's a box at the car park. Dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.
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Constantine Bay Beach
Constantine Bay Beach is pet-friendly. Located three miles west of Padstow and is in the parish of St Merryn, this beach is popular with surfers and has lifeguard patrols in the summer, so dogs can paddle safe in the knowledge somebody is watching over them.
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Gyllyngvase
Gyllyngvase is pet-friendly. Located on the South Cornwall coast, one of the most popular beaches in Falmouth, Gyllyngvase welcomes dogs from September 30 through Easter Sunday off-leash. The beach is covered in sand. Make sure you keep an eye on your dog while they are playing on the beach.
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Binigaus Beach
Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Binigaus Beach on the Balearic Island of Menorca from 7 pm to 9am in the morning. The beach is sandy and the surf is calm, which makes it ideal for dogs and their owners to explore together. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind.
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Sennen Cove
Sennen Cove is pet-friendly. This relaxing beach is located in one of the UK’s most breathtaking locations. Dogs are welcome from October 1 through April 28. They are also permitted on Gwynver beach at the northern end of the bay year-round.
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Porthmeor St Ives
Porthmeor St Ives is pet-friendly. Situated in the shadow of the iconic Tate St Ives building, Porthmeor is sandy and safe. You’ll find ancient pubs, trendy cafes and lots of art galleries nearby, making it the perfect place to visit with your pooch. Dogs are invited to enjoy this gorgeous Cornish beach from October 1 through the Sunday before Easter.
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Cala Escorxada
Cala Escorxada Cala Escorxada is a small, pet-friendly cove covered in sand. Dogs are welcome to join their owners for a dip in the lovely turquoise waters. The best way to get to this beach is by leaving the car in Cala Binigaus and walking down a small path to Cala Escorxada. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind.
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Mawgan Porth
Mawgan Porth is pet-friendly. Mawgan Porth is a popular beach in Cornwall, UK. It is situated north of Watergate Bay and just four miles from Newquay. Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.
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St Ives Harbour Beach
St Ives Harbour Beach is pet-friendly. Located in the town’s harbour sheltered by thick harbour walls a soft sandy beach is revealed when the tide’s out, making the perfect setting for a lovely walk with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October 1 to the last Sunday before Easter.
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Porth Kidney
Porth Kidney is pet-friendly. This expansive golden sand beach is a great place for an afternoon stroll with your pooch. At low tide, you'll be able to explore a whole mile out towards sea. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are under control and cleaned up after.
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Porthminster Beach
Porthminster Beach is pet-friendly. Located just a short walk from the centre of St Ives, the award-winning beach at Porthminster is a popular spot to bring your pooch. Dogs are welcome on this beach from October 1 through the first Sunday before Easter.
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IL Santos Baubeach
Branding itself as the "first true dog-friendly beach in Southern Italy," IL Santos Baubeach is a space perfect for pups that love the sand and the sea. Dogs can dive and swim along the cliff, run and play off-leash in an enclosed area adjacent to the beach, and access every other area of IL Santos on-leash (even its bar and restaurant). The beach features fresh water dispensers and snacks, and dog specific showers. Dogs of all sizes, registered in the dog registry, in possession of a health certificate, and whose owners have signed the access regulation, are welcome.
Tickets include human comforts as well, including enclosed and guarded parking, a super parasol, comfort beds, sunshade, a table with a glasses holder, free wifi, cold water showers, and lawn space. Prices can be found on IL Santos' official website. There is no entrance fee for dogs.
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Blackrock Beach
Blackrock Beach is pet-friendly. This rockier end of Widemouth bay is often enjoyed by surfers and families alike. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.
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Ouistreham Beach
Ouistreham Beach in Le Havre is dog-friendly. This wide and sandy, dog-friendly beach is most famous for the D-Day landings. You can bring your dog with you to reflect on the atrocities that took place on the sands all those years ago. The beach can get popular at times, so owners are reminded to clean up after their dogs and keep Fido on a leash for their protection.
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El Brosquil Beach
El Brosquil in Cullera is dog-friendly. This is a semi-urban sandy beach with a calm surf for your pooch to hang ten on. The beach spans for 2 km, but access may be a little difficult as there are a number of private buildings on the beachfront, so walk around them with your dog on a leash to get to the beach itself.
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Fonyód Dog Beach
Fonyód Dog Beach is a long pet-friendly beach that stretches across the shore of Lake Balaton. It's a great place to take Fido to hang out with other pups, run in the sand, or take a dip in the water. This is the first dog beach on the lake and can be enjoyed for a fee of around 200 HUF. You and Fido can enjoy the beach from 6am to 10pm every day of the week.
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Par Sands Beach
Par Sands Beach is pet-friendly. This wide sandy beach is a popular place to bring your pooch for a stroll. Enjoy views of rural views and docks. Leashed dogs are welcome year-round, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.
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Duckpool Bay
Duckpool Bay is pet-friendly. This remote beach with rock pools is overlooked by cliffs often carpeted with wild flowers. Dogs are welcome year-round. If you're planning on bringing Fido, make sure you clean up any mess that they leave behind.
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Great Western Beach
Great Western Beach is pet-friendly. One of four popular beaches in Newquay, this sandy spot is ideal for a lovely wander with your pooch. The beach is often referred to as "Newquay's First Surf Beach". Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. Owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the sand.
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