Europe
Pet travel to Valencia
EU health certificate clearance at Valencia Airport POAO with full AECOSAN coordination for Spain's third-largest city.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
EU Health Certificate or valid EU pet passport
- 2
ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit)
- 3
Rabies vaccination current and documented
- 4
Tapeworm treatment within 1–5 days of arrival for dogs
These are the official entry rules for Spain.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Spain.
Valencia — Spain's AECOSAN inspection is coordinated at the airport POAO (Border Inspection Post). Non-EU pets from high-risk countries may require a titre test. We handle all pre-clearance documentation.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Valencia.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Valencia.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Valencia.
Valencia Airport (VLC) handles mainly European routes. Pets arriving from outside the EU typically connect via MAD or BCN for customs clearance before the final short hop to Valencia.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
7–21 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Valencia.
The Westin Valencia
The Westin Valencia allows one dog up to 40 lbs with a refundable depositof €30 per stay. Sorry, no cats.
Fantástico Piso en Valencia
This 4-bedroom apartment in Valencia is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome.
Concept Rooms
Concept Rooms allows pets of any size for an additional fee of €5 per pet, per night. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but exotic pets are not allowed.
Devesa Gardens Camping & Resort
Devesa Gardens Camping & Resort allows pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of €15 per pet, per night. Both dogs and cats
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Valencia.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Valencia. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Valencia with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Valencia Metro permits dogs in carriers throughout the network. EMT surface buses accept small dogs in carriers. The metro reaches the beach, the old town, and the science park with ease.
Private Cars
Cabify and our vetted local fleet provide pet-friendly transfers from Valencia Airport and across the city. SUVs available for large breeds.
On Foot
The historic centre and Ruzafa neighbourhood are highly walkable. The Jardins de Turia linear park stretches 9km through the city and is accessible on foot from all central hotels.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Valencia, with your dog.
El Brosquil Beach
El Brosquil in Cullera is dog-friendly. This is a semi-urban sandy beach with a calm surf for your pooch to hang ten on. The beach spans for 2 km, but
Ent. de Catali, Valencia, ES, 46400
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Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Valencia. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
La Pepica
Malvarrosa Beach
Valencia's most famous beachfront restaurant; dogs welcome at all outdoor terrace tables.
Casual
Dulce de Leche Café
Ruzafa
One of Ruzafa's most dog-welcoming cafés; water bowls always out, dogs welcome inside.
Market
Mercat Central
Old Town
Valencia's iconic market; outdoor access area and adjacent plaza welcome leashed dogs.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Big Box
Kiwoko Valencia Centro
Calle de Colón 33, 46004 Valencia
Spain's leading pet chain; full prescription diet range including Hill's and Royal Canin.
Specialty Food
Tiendanimal Valencia Ruzafa
Carrer de Sueca 48, 46006 Valencia
Natural and raw nutrition specialists; staff well-versed in import diet management.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Clínica Veterinaria Peset Aleixandre
Export Clinic
Clínica Veterinaria Ruzafa
Boarding & Daycare
Residencia Canina Turia
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Valencia.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Valencia: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Valencia and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Valencia.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
