Destinations
We read the ordinances of nine dog beach towns and four did not match what was published
We read the municipal rule of nine coastal towns instead of copying listings. In four it said something different from the version going around.
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Destinations
The 10 best Spanish regions to travel with a dog, ranked by verified logistics
Not opinions: a reproducible ranking of Spain's regions by verified dog logistics, from second rail operators to ferries and free metric-gauge trains.
Trains & transport
Traveling Spain with a large dog: train, plane and ferry, verified
Over 10 kg the options narrow fast: Renfe's 40 kg extra, Iryo's origin stations, one published cargo-hold limit and ferries by ship. All verified.
Trains & transport
Renfe vs Iryo vs Ouigo with a dog: which Spanish train to pick, by dog size
Three high-speed operators, three very different pet policies. The full comparison by dog size, price and booking friction, from the official pages.
Airlines
Flying with a dog in Spain: Iberia vs Vueling vs Air Europa, compared
Three Spanish airlines, three different pet rules: weight caps, carrier sizes, fees by zone and who takes dogs in the hold. From the official pages.
Trains & transport
Dogs up to 40 kg on Renfe trains: the new Spanish rail rules, explained
Renfe now lets dogs up to 40 kg travel carrier-free on AVE, Avlo, Larga Distancia and more: 40 EUR extra, muzzle at the station and a pet car.
Hotels
Pet-friendly hotels in Spain: how to find one and what to ask before booking
No Spanish law forces hotels to accept dogs: each one decides. The 5 written questions that avoid surprises, and the chains with a published pet program.
Gear & stores
In-cabin dog carriers: how to pick one the airline will actually accept
There is no universal cabin carrier size: each airline sets its own dimensions and weight cap. How to buy once and pass the strictest counter.
Gear & stores
Airline-approved dog crates: what the IATA rules actually require
Before buying a hold crate, what IATA Container Requirement 1 demands: rigid materials, ventilation, and sizing measured on your dog, not the label.
Insurance
Does pet insurance cover your dog abroad? The 7 questions to ask before a trip
Most pet health policies are written for your home country. The 7 questions to ask your insurer before traveling abroad with your dog, in writing.
Insurance
Where dog liability insurance is mandatory in Europe (and what travelers should do)
Spain requires liability insurance for all dogs under Law 7/2023, and several German states mandate Hundehaftpflicht. What that means when you travel.
Rules & paperwork
Bringing a dog into the United States: the CDC rules explained
Since August 2024 every dog entering the US needs to be 6 months old, microchipped and on the CDC Dog Import Form. High-risk countries add rabies steps.
Rules & paperwork
Entering the EU with your dog in 2026: passport, microchip and the 21-day rule
EU entry for dogs: ISO microchip, rabies shot 21 days before travel, pet passport or health certificate, and tapeworm treatment for 4 countries.