- 1In Sitges, the Platja de la Bassa Rodona dog window and Platja dels Balmins out-of-season cove, the Sant Bartomeu cliff church silhouette over the Passeig Marítim, and the Parc Natural del Garraf trails inland are within reach of every hotel on this list, good for morning and evening outings.
- 2Sitges is the Catalan seaside town 35 km south-west of Barcelona with 17 beaches over 3.5 km of Costa del Garraf, the Platja de la Bassa Rodona designated dog beach during the August-September window, the Casc Antic cobbles around the Sant Bartomeu cliff church and Palau Maricel, and one of Europe's most settled LGBT travel scenes around Carnaval and the Fantastic Film Festival, pets are a normal part of street life, café terraces, and local shops.
- 3Hotels selected for this guide are specifically in the Casc Antic around the Sant Bartomeu church, the 2 km Passeig Marítim from Aiguadolç port to Terramar, and the LGBT village around Carrer del Primer de Maig, where pet infrastructure is densest and local restaurants routinely provide water bowls and terrace access.
Best season: spring & autumn