You've found the perfect week on the Costa Brava. Then you read the small print: no pets.
“We'll just have to leave the dog at home.”
You don't. It just takes a bit more planning. The trick is to choose a house that is built for it — fenced space, shade, a pool you don't share — and a base close to the villages, so you're never far from home.
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Why the house matters more with a dog
A hotel room or a small flat works for a night. For a week with a dog, you want:
- Outdoor space. Somewhere for the dog to lie in the shade while you read by the pool.
- A private pool. No shared pool rules, no neighbours on loungers.
- Quiet. No busy road, no thin walls.
- Easy drives. Beaches and villages 5–20 minutes away, so nobody is stuck in the car.
Sa Blava, near Tamariu
Sa Blava is a 3-bedroom country house among the pines on the road to Tamariu. It sleeps 6, has a large private pool, about 3,000 m² of grounds and views down the valley to the sea. Pets are welcome.
| From Sa Blava | By car |
|---|---|
| Tamariu beach | About 5 min |
| Llafranc beach | About 5 min |
| Palafrugell | About 10 min |
| Begur | About 20 min |
The villages around you
- Tamariu. One small beach, a few seafood restaurants, clear water. The quietest of the three.
- Llafranc. A curved bay with a promenade. Walk up to the Cap de Sant Sebastià lighthouse for the view.
- Calella de Palafrugell. Whitewashed arches and fishing boats on the sand, next to Llafranc.
- Palafrugell. The town behind the coast: shops, cafés and the weekly market.
- Begur. A hilltop old town with a ruined castle, and coves like Aiguablava and Sa Tuna below it.
Beaches and dogs
Many beaches on the Costa Brava don't allow dogs in summer, and rules change by town and season. Check the signs at each beach. Out of season, and on the coast path, it's much easier.
That's where a private pool and garden help. The dog has its own space all day, and you're not planning every outing around it.
Book it
Sa Blava is €285 a night in winter and €385 in summer, booked direct with the owner. Check dates and send an enquiry, or read our Costa Brava guide.
Not sure which week to pick?
Send us your dates and we'll tell you what's open, what the pool season looks like and what's on nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Are there pet-friendly villas with a pool on the Costa Brava?
Yes, though they're fewer than standard rentals. Sa Blava near Tamariu is a 3-bedroom villa with a private pool, and pets are welcome.
Can dogs go on Costa Brava beaches?
Many beaches restrict dogs in summer, and rules vary by town and season. Check the signs at each beach. The coastal path is a good alternative.
How far is Sa Blava from Begur and Llafranc?
Llafranc and Tamariu beaches are about 5 minutes by car, Palafrugell about 10 and Begur about 20.
