Valencia Pet Friendly
If you are planning your trip to Valencia and do not want to leave your pet at home, here are all the pet-friendly facilities the city offers so you can enjoy your holidays together.
Where to walk with your dog
Valencia has two million m2 of gardens, including highlights such as the Viveros, the Botanical Garden, and the Turia Garden—the city's great green lung that connects to the Turia Natural Park and its more than 50 kilometers of trails, perfect for going for a walk with your dog.
In addition to this large green space, there are nearly 20 kilometers of beach. The urban beaches, Cabañal and Malvarrosa, are linked by a promenade where you can explore the most maritime side of Valencia with your pet. Pinedo beach, south of the city, has an area reserved for dogs during the summer season. If your pet is one of those that prefers trotting in natural spaces, the Albufera Natural Park is the perfect setting for a getaway along the rural paths that run through El Saler and the surrounding rice fields. The same applies to the Valencian "huerta," a compendium of traditional huts (barracas), fields, and farmhouses, surrounded by the agricultural green that envelopes the city. Finally, the Sierra Calderona Natural Park allows you to enjoy fresh air just 40 minutes from the city.
Getting around
City Buses
If you are one of those "Not without my pet" people, in Valencia you can travel with them on the public buses of the Municipal Transport Company (EMT). However, it is essential to obtain the EMT Pet Pass (Título EMT Mascota) at the EMT Citizen Service Offices. Your pet's card will only cost 5 euros, is valid for two years, and is rechargeable.
To process the EMT Pet Pass, you only need to fill out an application form, show your original ID or passport (providing a copy of it), present an updated veterinary record, and provide a passport-sized photo of your pet where they are recognizable. Keep in mind that your travel companion cannot weigh more than 15 kg, must be properly identified with a microchip, and must travel inside a carrier with a maximum size of 45x35x25 cm.
By simply showing the EMT Pet Pass, you can take your pet on all public bus lines managed by the EMT in Valencia with unlimited trips. When you board the bus, find a location that does not cause inconvenience to other passengers and place the carrier on your lap or at your feet, as it must not occupy a seat. Finally, remember that only three pets can travel on each bus and that exotic, venomous, or potentially dangerous animals are strictly prohibited.
Other transport
Traveling with animals is allowed on the metro and/or tram as long as they are in cages or carriers.
In taxis, it will depend on the driver's discretion and provided the animal is held by its owner in a way that does not occupy the seats.
Dogs must be kept on a leash or chain in public places. It is important to know the cases and circumstances in which your pet must wear a muzzle. Check the regulations and do not forget to use one. There are canine socialization zones spread throughout the city where dogs can be off-leash.
Where to go shopping with your pet
It is becoming increasingly common to be able to enter shops and shopping centers in Valencia with your pet. Spaces such as Aqua, Arena, Nuevo Centro, El Saler, Bonaire, or MN4 allow animal access to their common areas, provided they are leashed and controlled. Supermarkets within these centers, such as Carrefour, usually have restrictions, so it is best to check beforehand. Many stores allow pets, such as Fnac, Decathlon, or Leroy Merlin. In El Corte Inglés, companion dogs can also enter the entire establishment Help | El Corte Inglés. It is always a good idea to check the specific conditions of each place before going.
