# Halkidiki with Dogs — Pet-Friendly Guide

> Pet-friendly beaches, accommodation, vets, travelling with pets from abroad.

## Dog Rules on Greek Beaches

In Greece, dogs are **allowed on free (unorganised) beaches** but technically prohibited on organised/paid beaches with sunbeds. In practice, on quiet beaches — especially in Sithonia — nobody will bother you, particularly in the morning or off-season.

## Best Dog-Friendly Beaches

- **Free beaches in Sithonia:** Dozens of small coves without sunbeds — perfect for dogs

- **Kavourotrypes** (free sections) — plenty of space, rocky coves for exploration

- **Toroni** — long beach with free sections, shallow water

- **Kassandra beaches off-season** — nearly empty, dogs welcome everywhere

- **Ammouliani quiet bays** — Faka and Katsambas are secluded

## Pet-Friendly Accommodation

- **Villas with garden:** The ideal choice — your dog has space to roam

- On Booking.com/Airbnb: filter by "pets allowed"

- Many small hotels accept small pets — always confirm beforehand

- Large resorts usually **do not accept** pets

- Expect a small pet surcharge (€5-15/night) at some properties

## Veterinary Clinics

Vet clinics are available in **Polygyros**, **Kassandreia**, and **Nea Moudania**. For emergencies, 24-hour vet hospitals are in Thessaloniki (1-1.5 hours away).

## Travelling with Pets from Abroad

- **EU Pet Passport:** Required for travel within the EU

- **Rabies vaccination:** At least 21 days before travel

- **Microchip:** Mandatory (ISO 11784/11785 standard)

- **Non-EU countries:** May need a rabies antibody titre test (blood test 30+ days before travel)

- **Airlines:** Check pet-in-cabin weight limits; most allow up to 8 kg in cabin

## Essential Items to Bring

- Portable water bowl — dehydration is a real risk in summer heat

- Shade solution (beach umbrella or pop-up tent) — dogs overheat quickly

- Waste bags — always clean up after your dog

- **Tick and mosquito prevention:** Greek mosquitoes can carry leishmaniasis — use a repellent collar or spot-on treatment

- Dog-safe sunscreen for light-coloured or thin-coated breeds

- Avoid walking on hot sand/asphalt between 12:00-16:00 in summer

_Source: https://chalkidikihub.gr — Chalkidiki Hub._