Benidorm

Benidorm's most photographed viewpoint, a white balustraded balcony on the Canfali headland between the two main beaches, free to visit with sweeping sea views. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout, with no restrictions.

The whitewashed old fishing quarter, a maze of narrow lanes and tiled plazas around the Church of San Jaime y Santa Ana, and the most walkable, atmospheric part of Benidorm for a dog, far removed from the high-rise strip.

A dramatic clifftop nature park with Europe's highest sea cliffs, stretching from Benidorm towards Albir. Leashed dogs can walk the flat, paved 5 km round-trip path to the Albir lighthouse, though there is almost no shade.

The largest of Benidorm's five official fenced dog parks, tucked behind Avenida Inglaterra along the palm-lined Parc de l'Aigüera gardens, right in the city centre. Free and open 09:00-23:00.

Benidorm's famous 2 km golden-sand beach lined with high-rise hotels. Dogs are banned from the sand year-round under the municipal ordinance, with fines from around 120 euros; walk past on the paved promenade instead.

The Costa Blanca's major theme park, spread across five themed zones. Dogs are not admitted anywhere inside, including queues, so book a day-care sitter through Rover or Gudog if a visit is on the itinerary.