Madrid

Madrid's 125-hectare royal park welcomes dogs on leash throughout, with designated off-leash areas near Puerta de Madrid and Puerta de Mariano de Cavia. Avoid the Rosaleda rose garden and interior of the Crystal Palace, where pets are restricted.

At 1,700 hectares, Madrid's largest green space is a dog paradise with kilometers of trails, a lake, and broad off-leash tolerance away from picnic zones. Reachable by Metro line 10 (Lago) or the teleférico from Parque del Oeste.

The 17th-century arcaded square and surrounding Habsburg quarter are ideal for leashed strolls, with countless dog-welcoming terraces on Cava Baja and rua Mayor. Cobblestones can heat up fiercely in July-August, stick to shaded porticos.

Spain's flagship museum prohibits dogs except certified assistance animals, but the surrounding Paseo del Prado and Jardines del Buen Retiro entrance are lovely for a pre-visit walk. Nearby dog-sitting services operate on rua Alfonso XII.

This authentic 2nd-century BC Egyptian temple, gifted to Spain in 1968, sits in Parque del Oeste with Madrid's best sunset views. Dogs are welcome on leash in the surrounding park; entry inside the temple itself is not permitted.

The reclaimed Manzanares riverside corridor stretches 10 km with dog parks, fountains, and the historic Puente de Toledo. Its shaded linear paths and water features make it the smartest hot-weather walk in central Madrid.