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Getting Around Las Palmas with a Dog
🇪🇸Las Palmas, Spain·Updated 2 August 2026
Las Palmas has no metro or tram, so getting around with a dog means the Guaguas Municipales city bus network, taxis, or walking the long north-south seafront itself. Small pets in a carrier are the easiest fit on public transport, while a medium or large dog will mostly mean walking or a taxi.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Guaguas Municipales (city bus) | Small pets travel free in a rigid, ventilated carrier with a leak-proof base, sized like hand luggage (max 45x35x25 cm) and up to 8 kg. Larger dogs are not permitted on board, and only one pet per passenger. | 💡 This effectively excludes medium and large dogs from city buses, plan your itinerary around walking or taxis if your dog does not fit in a carrier |
| Global (inter-urban buses across Gran Canaria) | Dogs, cats and other small pets up to 10 kg can travel on Global's island-wide buses in a carrier (max 60x35x35 cm) with a leak-proof base, kept on the owner's lap. One pet per passenger, and the owner is fully responsible for it. | 💡 Useful for day trips from Las Palmas to Maspalomas or the mountains, but the size limit still rules out most medium and large dogs |
| Taxis | There is no citywide rule forcing taxi drivers to accept pets, except recognised assistance dogs, which must always be carried free of charge. For any other dog, call ahead and ask specifically for a driver who accepts pets. | 💡 Book by phone rather than hailing on the street, it is much easier to confirm a pet-friendly driver in advance |
Useful transport links
Guaguas Municipales official site and app: guaguas.com. Check routes, live arrivals and the pet-carrier rules. Global inter-urban buses across Gran Canaria: guaguasglobal.com. Buy tickets and check schedules for day trips outside the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a large dog on the bus in Las Palmas?
No. Both the city bus network (Guaguas Municipales) and the island's inter-urban buses (Global) only accept small pets in a carrier under 8 to 10 kg, so a large dog will need to travel by taxi, rental car or on foot.
Do taxis in Las Palmas accept dogs?
There is no citywide rule requiring it, except for recognised assistance dogs. For any other dog, call ahead and ask specifically for a driver who accepts pets.
Is Las Palmas walkable with a dog?
Yes. The city is compact and stretches along a long north-south seafront, with the Las Canteras promenade, Vegueta old town and Triana all reachable on foot from most central hotels.
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