Andalusia with your dog
Quick answer
Andalusia is the region with the most towns in our searchable index, from Marbella to Tarifa, and its capitals sit on Spain's verified rail map: Sevilla, Malaga and Cordoba are three of Iryo's seven large-dog origin stations, and Renfe's 40 kg scheme covers the AVE routes south. Hotel chains with published pet programs (NH, B&B Hotels) operate across the region, and beach access is municipal and seasonal: check each town's current ordinance.
Getting there with your dog
The AVE corridors to Sevilla, Malaga and Cordoba run under Renfe's Dogs up to 40 kg extra, and those same three cities are origin stations for Iryo's large-dog service (phone booking, signed declaration 1.5 hours before). Media Distancia trains across the region also apply the 40 kg extra, and Cercanias networks in Sevilla, Malaga and Cadiz take pets free with leash and muzzle, the general Cercanias rule. Flying in, the cabin rules and fees for Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa are in our cabin guide.
Where to sleep
NH and B&B Hotels publish pet programs and operate in the main Andalusian cities, and Paradores lists which of its properties admit pets. Per-hotel conditions always apply: close every booking with the 5 written questions from our Spain hotels guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can my large dog take the AVE to Sevilla or Malaga?
Yes. The Renfe Dogs up to 40 kg extra (40 EUR, online up to 24 hours before) applies on AVE routes, and Iryo serves Sevilla, Malaga and Cordoba as large-dog origin stations with its 40 EUR phone-booked service.
Are dogs allowed on Andalusian beaches?
It is decided beach by beach, by each town hall, and it changes with the season. Check the current municipal ordinance of the specific beach: we will publish verified beach lists town by town as we check them.
Which chains accept dogs in Andalusia?
NH and B&B Hotels publish pet programs verified in our directory, and Paradores lists its pet-admitting properties. Conditions vary per hotel: ask the 5 written questions before booking.
Does local transport in Sevilla or Malaga take dogs?
Cercanias commuter trains take pets free with leash and muzzle under Renfe's rules. For metro, tram and bus, check each operator's current page: we only publish what we have verified.
Guides for this trip
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.
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.