The city will also be a delightful adventure with your pet. Especially since Asturias' cities are designed to allow you to enjoy the surrounding nature . They're designed for walking or cycling. Designed for strolling along the seafront or the marina – in the case of Gijón – or for enjoying the estuary – in the case of Avilés – where you can also explore Ferrera Park. Or for wandering through parks and gardens, like the Campo de San Francisco, as in Oviedo.
And obviously you can also get lost with your pet in the historic centers, or in any pleasant corner of the many that these cities offer, ideal for their size and their lifestyle so that your little animal can enjoy at ease.
What's more, Gijón has the Dog Friendly destination rating, which means that it has spaces, events, activities, accommodation and other services specially designed for your pets.
What to see in Gijón
Gijón has three beaches, a commercial port, a marina, an industrial district, large parks, and more… Read more
Routes to do with dogs in Asturias
One of the most notable events in the festive and sporting history of Asturias is the Feast of the Piraguas, also known as the International Descent of the Sella, which takes place between Arriondas and Ribadesella every first Saturday in August.
Precisely in festivity it has its origin in a well-known and increasingly practiced activity of active tourism in Asturias, which is the Canoeing down the Sella River...
Thousands of people descend this mythical and historic Asturian river every year, emulating the sporting feat of the great champions who have competed every year for more than 80 years. There are companies that offer the possibility of going down the river with your pet.
Descent of the Sella by canoe
The Descent of the Sella River is more than just the main festival of the Asturian summer; it's also a test … Read more
We also recommend some other routes that, due to their accessibility and beauty, are highly recommended for walking with your dog. A stroll along the Profundu River in Villaviciosa, a hike to one of the most beautiful pools in Asturias, a route through the magical Sueve beech forest… Discover them here!
The route of the mills in Villaviciosa
In Asturias, it's unlikely we'll come across a windmill. Due to its geographical configuration, … Read more
Dobra River, San Vicente Pot
We propose here an accessible, easy route, without major elevation changes, but no less attractive for that… Read more
The beech forest of La Biescona
Its low altitude (around 200 meters) makes it the beech forest that grows at … Read more
Beaches to go with dogs in Asturias
The Asturian coast, with its many watchtowers, its beaches and rocks, its capes and its lighthouses, and its coastal paths is one of the great attractions to fully enjoy a nature that bathes lovingly in the Cantabrian Sea. To be more specific, some of the beaches that allow pets are El Cervigón, in Gijón; Salencia, in Cudillero; Cambaredo, in El Franco, and in a part of the Bayas beach, in Castrillón.
Beaches with dogs in Gijón
Gijón is one of the cities with the most dogs in Spain, and therefore almost all parks have designated areas for them… Read more
Beaches with dogs Asturias: beaches East
Everyone knows about the struggle of dog owners to access beaches. There are areas where… Read more
Rural houses with pets in Asturias
To plan well your getaway or vacation with your pet, it is always necessary to look for an accommodation that admits our friends.
Here we provide you with a good number of official establishments where pets are welcome.
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
