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Travelling with Pets in Benidorm
🇪🇸Benidorm, Spain·Updated 2 August 2026
Benidorm itself is flat and very walkable, so most visitors get by on foot with their dog. For trips beyond the city, a car is by far the most practical option since the regional TRAM tram-train only accepts small pets in an approved carrier, and the nearest dog beaches are 9 to 30 km away.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| TRAM Alicante (Line L1, Benidorm-Alicante-Denia) | Only assistance dogs and small pets inside an approved closed carrier are allowed. Regular dogs cannot travel loose or on a leash. | 💡 If your dog is medium or large, plan on taxis or a rental car for anything beyond walking distance. |
| Local & regional buses (TAM / Avanza) | Small pets are generally accepted in a carrier bag. Larger dogs are at the driver's discretion and are rarely permitted, so do not count on the bus network for a medium or large dog. | 💡 Ask the driver before boarding rather than assuming, policies can vary route to route. |
| Taxis | Radio Taxi Benidorm and other local operators carry dogs of any size when you tell the dispatcher the animal's size in advance so they can send an appropriate vehicle. | 💡 Save the Radio Taxi Benidorm number (+34 965 862 626) for last-minute trips to a dog beach or the vet. |
Useful transport links
TRAM Alicante (FGV) official info: tramalicante.info. Radio Taxi Benidorm: +34 965 862 626. Alicante-Elche airport (ALC) is the main gateway, about 50 km / 45-50 minutes by car or transfer from Benidorm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take my dog on the TRAM to Alicante or Denia?
Only if it is small enough to travel inside a closed, approved carrier. Medium and large dogs cannot ride the TRAM.
Do Benidorm taxis accept dogs?
Yes, local operators like Radio Taxi Benidorm accept dogs of any size, but you should mention it when booking so they send a suitable car.
Do I need a car in Benidorm with a dog?
Not for exploring the city itself, which is flat and walkable, but yes for reaching the nearest dog beaches, which are all outside the municipality.
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