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Dog-friendly villas with pool in Costa Brava
Private villas and fincas in Costa Brava that genuinely welcome dogs: fenced gardens, private pools and room to roam, near the island's dog beaches.
The Costa Brava is one of the Mediterranean's most dog-loving coastlines, a string of pine-shaded coves and whitewashed fishing villages between Blanes and the French border. Renting a villa here means swapping cramped hotel rooms for a private pool, a fenced garden and easy access to the cami de ronda coastal path, where dogs can walk from one cove to the next. Several official dog beaches stay open year-round, and the gentle off-season climate makes long autumn and spring stays with a dog genuinely comfortable.
See pet-friendly villas in Costa Brava →Verified pet-friendly villas in Costa Brava
Sol Pins Tamariu
📍 Tamariu and Aiguablava
🛏 2 bedrooms👥 Sleeps 5🏊 Private pool
This Tamariu property is listed as pet-friendly with a private pool, a short stroll from the sheltered village cove. Dogs are welcomed by arrangement and a supplement or deposit may apply. Confirm pet terms when booking.
- ✓Private pool
- ✓Walk to Tamariu cove
- ✓Pet-friendly by arrangement
From€130/night
See villa & dates →La Casita Tamariu
📍 Tamariu and Aiguablava
🛏 3 bedrooms👥 Sleeps 6🏊 Private pool
A holiday house just a few minutes' walk from Tamariu beach, listed as accepting pets where charges may apply. The private pool and enclosed outdoor space suit a dog after coastal-path walks. Confirm pet terms when booking.
- ✓Private pool
- ✓Minutes from Tamariu beach
- ✓Pets accepted, fees may apply
From€180/night
See villa & dates →Casa Alegria Begur
📍 Begur
🛏 4 bedrooms👥 Sleeps 8🏊 Private pool
A Begur villa with a private outdoor pool, set close to Fonda and Sa Riera beaches with air conditioning throughout. Pet-friendly stays are offered by arrangement, typically with a per-dog supplement. Confirm pet terms when booking.
- ✓Private pool and garden
- ✓Near Sa Riera beach
- ✓Air conditioning throughout
From€260/night
See villa & dates →Begur Naturaki dog-friendly villa
📍 Begur
🛏 4 bedrooms👥 Sleeps 8🏊 Private pool
A rural villa near Begur managed by a specialist dog-friendly agency, with a private pool open from spring to late October. Dogs are accepted with a maximum of two per booking and a per-dog supplement of around 30 to 40 euros per stay. Confirm pet terms when booking.
- ✓Specialist dog-friendly agency
- ✓Private pool, large garden
- ✓Up to two dogs welcome
From€220/night
See villa & dates →XL Villa Calonge
📍 Pals and Begur plain
🛏 11 bedrooms👥 Sleeps 29🏊 Private pool
A large group villa near Calonge and the southern Baix Emporda coast, listed as pet-friendly with a private pool and grounds for big gatherings. Dogs are accepted by arrangement, with terms set by the owner for the stay. Confirm pet terms when booking.
- ✓Private pool
- ✓Large groups, up to 29
- ✓Pet-friendly by arrangement
From€900/night
See villa & dates →🏡 Why a villa beats a hotel with a dog
A villa simply works better with a dog than a hotel does. You get a fenced garden where the dog can be off-lead, a private pool with no shared-space rules, and the space for everyone to spread out after a day on the coastal path. There are no nightly pet supplements stacking up across a long stay, no awkward lobby crossings, and you can cook for fussy eaters in your own kitchen. Most Costa Brava holiday homes sit minutes from a cami de ronda trailhead, so the first walk of the day starts at your own gate.
Best areas to base yourself in Costa Brava
📍 Begur
A hilltop town crowned by a castle, with a cluster of pine-clad coves below it such as Sa Riera, Sa Tuna and Aiguafreda. Villas here are spread across leafy residential estates with private pools, and the cami de ronda links the coves for shaded coastal walks with the dog.
📍 Tamariu and Aiguablava
The most intimate stretch of the Palafrugell coast, with small turquoise bays framed by umbrella pines. Tamariu is a tiny village with a sheltered cove, while neighbouring Aiguablava and Fornells hide hillside villas with pools and sea views. Quiet, green and ideal for early-morning and evening dog walks along the coastal path.
📍 Pals and Begur plain
Behind the medieval village of Pals stretches a long, wild sandy beach backed by dunes, rice fields and the Ter river mouth. The flat hinterland holds spacious villas with big pools and gardens, and the Gola del Ter dog zone is one of the coast's best off-season spaces for a dog to run free.
📍 Cadaques
The whitewashed artists' village on Cap de Creus, all steep lanes and cobbles, where Dali made his home. Villas sit on the hillsides around the bay, and the wild, rocky Cap de Creus natural park behind town offers endless off-lead hiking. More remote, so plan to drive in and out with the dog.
🏖️ Dog beaches nearby
The Costa Brava has several official dog beaches, though access is often seasonal so always check the local town hall before you go. The standout is Platja del Rec del Moli in L'Escala, a signed dog section that allows dogs all year round, with a dedicated car park. Around Pals, the wild Gola del Ter dune zone at the Ter river mouth lets dogs run free off-season, typically from autumn through to spring, but not in summer. Further options include La Rubina in Empuriabrava, a wide dune-backed beach popular with dog owners, Els Griells near L'Estartit, and Pere Grau in Palamos. Note that nearby Cala Montgo in L'Escala does not allow dogs, so head to Rec del Moli instead.
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See pet-friendly villas in Costa Brava →Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Brava villas charge a pet fee, and are there rules I should expect?
Many owners welcome dogs but apply a supplement, often around 30 to 40 euros per dog per stay, and frequently cap the number at two dogs per booking. Common house rules are no dogs on beds or sofas, dogs not left alone in the villa, and a refundable deposit. Because policies are set per property, always confirm the exact terms, weight limits and any deposit with the owner before you book.
Can my dog go on Costa Brava beaches, and is it allowed in summer?
Most main beaches ban dogs during the high season, roughly mid-June to mid-September, but several official dog beaches exist. Platja del Rec del Moli in L'Escala has a signed dog section open all year, while the Gola del Ter zone near Pals and many municipal beaches open to dogs only in the off-season, typically autumn to spring. Rules change by municipality and year, so check the local town hall website before heading out, and keep your dog leashed where required.
What is the easiest way to reach the Costa Brava with a dog?
Driving is by far the easiest option, especially for visitors from France who can reach Begur or Pals in a couple of hours from the border via the AP-7. If you fly, Girona airport is the closest, around 45 minutes from the coast, with Barcelona airport about an hour and a half away, and hiring a car on arrival keeps the dog comfortable. Trains run to Girona and Figueres, but the final leg to the coves still needs a car or taxi, so confirm pet rules with your carrier in advance.