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Getting Around Lanzarote with a Dog
🇪🇸Lanzarote, Spain·Updated 19 June 2026
Lanzarote is a compact island best explored by car, with the resorts of Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca all within 40 minutes of César Manrique's airport (ACE) near Arrecife. Public buses (the green InterCity "guaguas") link the towns and accept small pets in carriers, and inter-island ferries from Playa Blanca and Órzola open up day trips to Fuerteventura and La Graciosa. Each option has its own pet rules.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Lanzarote Airport (ACE) & car hire | ACE near Arrecife is a busy winter charter hub with direct flights from the UK, Germany, Ireland and across Europe. Pets travel as cabin or hold animals depending on the airline and size; confirm with your carrier well in advance. On arrival, most car-hire firms accept dogs if transported in a crate or with a harness, which is by far the easiest way to reach Timanfaya, La Geria and the northern beaches. | 💡 As an EU territory, Lanzarote needs only the EU pet passport, microchip and current rabies vaccination; there is no quarantine for pets registered in the EU. |
| InterCity buses (guaguas) | The green InterCity Bus Lanzarote network links Arrecife with Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca and the villages. Small pets are accepted in a closed carrier on the owner's lap or under the seat; larger dogs are at the driver's discretion and not guaranteed, so for bigger dogs a car is the safer plan. Routes can be infrequent to the smaller villages, so check timetables. | 💡 Keep small dogs in a soft carrier and travel off-peak; buses fill with airport and beach traffic midday. |
| Inter-island ferries (Fuerteventura & La Graciosa) | From Playa Blanca, Fred Olsen Express and Naviera Armas run frequent fast ferries to Corralejo in Fuerteventura (about 25-30 minutes), and from Órzola in the north, Líneas Romero crosses to La Graciosa (about 25 minutes). All accept pets, usually muzzled and leashed in designated deck areas or in your vehicle on the car deck; confirm exact rules and any carrier requirement with the operator at booking. | 💡 La Graciosa has no paved roads and a fragile dune ecosystem; keep dogs leashed and bring everything you need, as services on the island are minimal. |
Useful transport links
Lanzarote Airport (ACE): aena.es. InterCity Bus Lanzarote (guaguas): arrecifebus.com. Fred Olsen Express ferries (Playa Blanca-Corralejo): fredolsen.es. Naviera Armas: navieraarmas.com. Líneas Romero (Órzola-La Graciosa): lineasromero.com. There are no trains on the island; a hire car covers Timanfaya, La Geria and the César Manrique sites most easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take my dog on Lanzarote buses?
Small pets travel in a closed carrier on the green InterCity buses (guaguas) at the driver's discretion; larger dogs are not guaranteed. For bigger dogs or to reach Timanfaya, La Geria and the northern beaches, a hire car is the most reliable option.
Can I take my dog on the ferry to Fuerteventura or La Graciosa?
Yes. Fred Olsen Express and Naviera Armas carry pets from Playa Blanca to Corralejo (Fuerteventura), and Líneas Romero from Órzola to La Graciosa, usually muzzled and leashed on deck or in your car. All stays within the EU, so the EU pet passport is all you need; confirm carrier rules at booking.
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