On the island of Tenerife there are 243,849 dogs registeredaccording to him Zoocan Animal Identification Canary Registry. Being able to go to the beach with your dog without fear of being fined is a wish of pet owners, who are increasingly demanding coastal areas where animals are allowed to go.
On the largest island in the Canaries, animal lovers have only three beaches enabled for dogs: El Callao/Las Bajas, in Arona; the Puertito de Güímar beach; and El Confital beach, in Granadilla de Abona.
Until last April, the capital allowed the use of acapulco beach by pets, but the mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, José Manuel Bermúdez, revoked the authorization that had been approved two months earlier after complaints from neighbors and the pressure exerted by the Commission for the Defense of the beach of valleseco. In this way, Santa Cruz de Tenerife was left without its only beach for dogs until the zonal delimitation of the space reserved for dogs is carried out and it is duly marked on Acapulco beach.
Once the area is defined, in addition to Acapulco beach, Santa Cruz de Tenerife may have another space for dogs on the beach the seagullsaccording to a study that sees it feasible to offer this service there.
Beaches for dogs in Tenerife
Guimar
El Puertito Beach
El Puertito in Güimar was the first beach for dogs enabled on the island of Tenerife. It is characterized by its dark sand, due to its volcanic origin. It has a breakwater breakwater so the waters are calm.
Being an urban beach, it has services such as toilets, showers, litter bins, cleaning service or a beach bar and it is usually visited by families. It also has access for people with reduced mobility.
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El Confital/Playa del Horno
Within the municipality of Granadilla de Abona is the El Confital beach, also known as El Horno. It is a secluded and quiet beach, with dark sand, where you can enjoy with your dog while he has fun and splashes between the water and the sand, or plays with other furry friends. It is also one of the favorite areas for surf lovers
Arona
Callao / The Bajas
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The beach for dogs Callao or Las Bajas It is located on the outskirts of the tourist area of Los Cristianos and has a beach bar.
Callao is less crowded than other tourist areas in the area, but in high season there may be more bathers than the rest of the year. It is another of the places in Tenerife where you can enjoy with your dog while he plays and runs between the water and the sand.
Tips for going to the beach with your dog
The Affinity Foundation has prepared a guide of recommendations so that dog owners can go to the beach in the best conditions.
Before leaving
Check that the beach you plan to go to allows you to take your dog.
Prepare the dog’s backpack with the papers of the animal, its water and drinker, also a prize to reinforce its good behavior, its food and the feeder.
Also bring a toy: those that float are ideal for playing in the water.
It is essential to remember the bags to collect your needs.
To protect you from the sun, a sun cream is recommended. And if you have delicate paws, a pad protector is also recommended. Carry an umbrella.
When you’re at the beach
Ptake care of protecting your dog from excessive sun.
Pad protectors to prevent the dog from burning with sand on the pads and in the spaces between the fingers.
Make sure he drinks water regularly.
For the dog to bathe, you must choose an area with little depth and where there are no currents.
Bathing in the sea is not liked by all dogs. For dogs that do not cool off by bathing in the sea, it may be a good option to pour water on them to help them regulate body temperature.
Do not let the dog run uncontrolled in areas that could be dangerous.
Back home
A bath with fresh water It will serve to remove the remains of salt and sand and will help protect the skin and hair..
Take the opportunity to check the ears well and make sure that they do not have water or sand inside.
