Being separated from the family cat or dog can be difficult when holiday time comes around. You can avoid separation anxiety, however. Find five pet-friendly Spanish destinations that won't mind if Spot or Tiddles comes with you.
Alicante
Alicante is the second-largest Valencian city. That makes it more pet-friendly as it's more than a resort. Also the number of parks make it an attractive option for dog owners in particular.
Another plus point is its climate. Warm to hot in summer, it's mild in winter. And if the sun ever gets too much, there are plenty of shady areas including gardens and plazas to shelter from the rays. Not least the promenades including the main Explanada de España which offers four rows of palm trees to beat the heat.
Chiclana de la Frontera
Many beaches in Spain are dog-free. Not Chiclana's most famous beach, La Barrosa. The reasoning behind this is because it's 6km long, there's room for man's best friend.
Another place where you can let your pet off the lead in this Cádiz municipality is the Parque Forestal Municipal Pinar del Hierro y de la Espartosa. A sea of green, it's home to carob, oak, and olive trees. Ensure you don't get lost by staying on the hiking paths.
Estepona
Estepona, with its favourable climate and proximity to Gibraltar Airport, attracts expats. So, it's not much of a surprise to discover that they've brought their pets with them. A playmate for your pet is not going to be a problem in this popular Costa del Sol resort.
Head inland in the direction of Casares, passing the town's industrial estate. Don't worry, 5km later you'll see a turn off for Parque Los Pedregales. Here you'll discover a gateway to the verdant countryside Estepona has to offer.
Jerez de la Frontera
Think of Andalucia and you'll imagine the sandy beaches of the Costa del Sol. Jerez though is the region's fifth biggest city and the heart of agricultural Andalucia. Therefore, there are plenty of green spaces for you and your pets to enjoy.
Tossa de Mar
One of the Costa Brava's original resorts, they're certainly animal fans in Tossa de Mar. For in 1989, Tossa became the first Anti-Bullfighting Town in the world. Don't worry, they're equally pro-canine and -feline too.