First Alicante Dog Beach Opens

ALICANTE’S FIRST dog friendly beach is to open on June 15th at Aguamarga with services unique in Spain.

The Alicante Tourist Board will put up for tender the provision of services for the first dog friendly beach in Alicante which will have a length of 250m and will be open until 15th September.

The area will be subject to special maintenance and cleaning, which will include a detailed waste collection and daily disinfection of the sand.

Among the services to be offered to citizens will be hammocks and parasols with supplements for dogs including low umbrellas, feeding and watering areas on elevated platforms and safety rings for pet control. The area will be manned by a lifeguard, and will have parking and information boards offering pet related services, local vet surgery information and pet supply stores.