10 Feb Dog-friendly beaches: how to choose the best

Dog-friendly beaches are becoming more and more popular because so many people like to go to the beach with their dogs. Are you looking for some advice on how to choose the best dog-friendly beaches in Italy? Well, here are our suggestions.

What are dog-friendly beaches?

The definition of a dog-friendly beach is clear: they are beaches where you are allowed to bring your pet.

In order to encourage the development of seaside tourism, a decree issued in the 1950s forbidding animals to enter beaches throughout the country. Until a few years earlier, it was considered perfectly normal to go to the beach with Fido, but since then it has become very difficult.

Only after sunset, when all the sunbeds were empty and the beach umbrellas closed, was it possible to see someone walking along the beach with their dog on a lead.

For many people this was a huge problem, as there are so many people who would also like to take their dog to the beach.

Dogs on the beach: the legislation

At present, there is no real law regulating the access of dogs to public beaches, which is why they are considered public places.

Be careful, however, to always take into account any regional and municipal ordinances that may impose restrictions or bans. In this case, however, bans and restrictions must be signposted with specific signs referring to the relevant law in force.

Dogs on a public beach must be kept on a leash and muzzled and, of course, their owners are obliged to collect and clean up their droppings. Dogs can go into the water, but they must always be kept under control under the beach umbrella to protect other bathers and their privacy.

How to choose these dog friendly beaches?

If this is the legislation currently in force for free beaches, what do we know about the possible presence of dogs in bathing establishments?

Dog-friendly beaches are becoming increasingly popular in Italy. In the last few years our country has exponentially multiplied the number of animal-friendly establishments.

There are now several hundred dog-friendly bathing establishments, compared with only two at the end of the 1990s. A big step forward for lovers of four-legged friends.

But how do you choose these beaches?

Dog-friendly beaches must be chosen on the basis of the services offered. Just like the other types of beaches, you look at what they offer users.

In most cases, these beaches have comfortable shaded areas and bowls. In addition to this, there are many different facilities designed to allow dogs and their owners to enjoy a fun and relaxing day.

It is now possible to bring your four-legged friend under the umbrella of a beach establishment.

There are many bau bau beaches (another name by which these beaches are often referred to) scattered throughout Italy. All you have to do is find the one closest to your holiday destination. The perfect holiday is the one you take without leaving Fido at home.