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