🐾
🚇
Getting Around Sanxenxo with a Dog
🇪🇸Sanxenxo, Spain·Updated 24 July 2026
Sanxenxo has no railway station, so most dog owners arrive via Vigo (VGO) or Santiago (SCQ) airports and a car, or by bus from Pontevedra, the nearest Renfe station about 30 km away. A car is the easiest way to reach the town and the year-round dog beaches at O Grove.
🏨 Where to stay in Sanxenxo
Sanxenxo Deluxe Apartamentos
★★★★★ · 9.9/10 · €120/night · pets stay free
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Regional buses (Monbus) | Galician regional bus operators generally carry only small pets in a closed carrier that fits on your lap or under the seat, at the driver's discretion. Rules vary by operator and there is no guaranteed space for large dogs, so confirm the pet policy when buying your ticket. Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin. | 💡 Buses link Pontevedra, Sanxenxo, Portonovo and O Grove; for a large dog a car is far easier |
| Renfe train (from Pontevedra) | There is no station in Sanxenxo, but from the nearest station at Pontevedra Renfe carries small pets on regional and long-distance trains, and on Cercanías and Media Distancia dogs travel with a leash and muzzle. Check the current weight and booking conditions on renfe.com before travelling. | 💡 Combine the train to Pontevedra with a taxi or bus onward to Sanxenxo |
| Taxis & car | Local taxis may carry dogs at the driver's discretion, so ask when booking and bring a towel or blanket for the seat. A rental car is the most flexible option for reaching the town, the A Lanzada dunes and the O Grove dog beaches, all of which are spread along the coast. | 💡 A car makes the 20 km hop to the O Grove dog beaches and to nearby Combarro straightforward |
Useful transport links
Monbus: monbus.es, for buses linking Pontevedra, Sanxenxo, Portonovo and O Grove; confirm pet conditions per service. Renfe: renfe.com, from Pontevedra station about 30 km away, with pet rules by train type. Airports: Vigo (VGO) around 55 km and Santiago (SCQ) around 65 km, both with car hire. A car is the most practical way to combine the town with the A Lanzada dunes and the O Grove dog beaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a train to Sanxenxo?
No. Sanxenxo has no railway station. The nearest Renfe station is Pontevedra, about 30 km away, from where you continue by bus, taxi or car. Most visitors fly into Vigo or Santiago and drive.
Can I bring a large dog to Sanxenxo without a car?
It is difficult. Regional buses generally only take small dogs in a carrier at the driver's discretion, and there is no train to the town. For a large dog a rental car or pet-taxi transfer is by far the most practical choice.
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sanxenxo
Our top-rated pet-friendly hotels, handpicked and verified.
Sanxenxo Deluxe Apartamentos
★★★★★ · 9.9/10
€120/night
Hostal Casa Aurita Adults Only
★★★★ · 9.7/10
€120/night
Hotel Carlos I Silgar
★★★★★ · 9.3/10
€120/night
More Sanxenxo guides
Pet-friendly destinations nearby
Looking for a place to stay elsewhere? These destinations near Sanxenxo also welcome your dog.