Pet-friendly places in Malta
Beach in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches, and one of the largest. Only the rocky area behind Splash and Fun is dog-friendly. Access is easy by car or on foot, with several points down to the water. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Beach in Birżebbuġa, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches. The designated spot is the rocky shore beside the Sailing Club (Wied Buni Bay), not the sandy Pretty Bay. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Hotel / stay in Xlendi, Gozo
100% dog-friendly. Let the hotel know in advance so they can arrange your stay; there is an additional €10 per pet per night plus an €80 pet deposit, and a waiver is signed on arrival.
Hotel / stay in Gżira, Malta
Pets are accepted subject to prior approval, advance notice and possible additional charges; it is the only property in the ST Hotels Malta portfolio that accepts pets.
Hotel / stay in Attard, Malta
Pet-friendly rooms are offered under the 'Palace Pups' programme with a pet sanitation fee of €50–€80 depending on room category; pets have access to all areas except the Athenaeum Spa and BAHIA restaurant.
Hotel / stay in Senglea, Malta
Dogs and cats are welcome for a fee of €25 per night.
Beach in Mellieħa, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches. The inlet is remote but reachable by car or on foot; the on-site sign spells it 'Dahlet ix-Xmajjel' and does not itself state that it is dog-friendly. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list before visiting.
Hotel / stay in St Julian's, Malta
Listed as pet-friendly; pets are allowed on request and only in the Marina Terrace Spa Room and Terrace Spa Suite room types.
Hotel / stay in St Julian's, Malta
Pets are allowed; charges may apply. The hotel is listed as dog friendly on Meliá's official site.
Beach in Mġarr, Gozo
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches, and one of the four in Gozo. The water is known for being clear. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Beach in San Lawrenz, Gozo
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches, and one of the four in Gozo. Dwejra is the site of the former Azure Window; you can swim in the calm shallows of the inland sea or around the Blue Hole. Check signs for the exact dog-friendly section. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list before visiting.
Beach in Żebbuġ, Gozo
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches, and one of the four in Gozo. The bay is near the Xwejni salt pans. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Beach in Selmun, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches, and the single exception to the sandy-beach ban: Imġiebaħ is the only sandy beach in Malta and Gozo where dogs are allowed, on the sand and in the water. It is hard to reach — in summer the bay is reached by car along the rural road opposite Selmun Tower — and there is no dog-friendly sign on site. Check the official list before visiting.
Hotel / stay in Valletta, Malta
Dogs and cats of any breed or size are welcome and stay free of charge; a €40 cleaning fee applies if a pet soils the room.
Hotel / stay in St Julian's, Malta
Dogs and cats are welcome (1 pet per room, up to 25kg) with a non-refundable pet fee of €25 per day in Classic rooms and €50 per day in Suites.
Beach in Ċirkewwa, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches. This small cove sits close to ir-Ramla tal-Bir and the Cliff Basin swimming spot. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Restaurant / café in Sliema, Malta
Welcomes both humans and their furry friends.
Hotel / stay in San Lawrenz, Gozo
Dogs up to 20kg are welcome (maximum two per room/apartment) hosted in the Residence side, with a one-time non-refundable fee of €75 per room.
Park in Mellieħa, Malta
A National Park (declared 2007) with coastal walking trails stretching from Golden Bay to Anchor Bay. Dogs are walked on a lead on the trails; clean up after them and follow posted signs.
Restaurant / café in Victoria, Gozo
Family-friendly and pet-friendly. Confirm indoor seating with the venue before visiting.
Hotel / stay in St Julian's, Malta
Dogs and cats are welcome, one pet per room, with a daily pet fee. Confirm the current fee and weight limit when booking.
Restaurant / café in St Julian's, Malta
Welcomes dogs and offers a special doggie menu with homemade treats.
Hotel / stay in Mellieħa, Malta
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in a limited number of designated dog-friendly rooms (maximum two dogs per room) at €40 per dog, per night, with a €100 pre-authorisation deposit held on arrival.
Beach in Mellieħa, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches. The cove is near Armier Bay and the Qortin Redoubt. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Beach in Mellieħa, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches. This is the inlet next to it-Torri l-Abjad (the White Tower), not Armier Bay itself. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the exact section on site and the official list before visiting.
Beach in Għajnsielem, Gozo
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches, and one of the four in Gozo. The spot is popular with divers. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Beach in Kalkara, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches. Only the rocky section is dog-friendly — the sandy part is not. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, which ban dogs during the summer months, and dogs may not enter the sea where the shore is an official bathing area. Access is easy by car or on foot. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Park in San Ġwann, Malta
An enclosed, tree-surrounded dog park with a paved pathway and benches. Dogs run off-leash inside the fenced area; keep them on a lead elsewhere and clean up after them.
Park in Marsaskala, Malta
A large family park with a dedicated fenced dog area where dogs can run off-leash. Outside that area dogs are walked on a lead around the park paths. Clean up after your dog.
Park in Santa Luċija, Malta
A fenced dog exercise park. Dogs run off-leash in the designated areas; keep them on a lead elsewhere and clean up after them.
Beach in Marsaskala, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches, but only the Munxar side is designated — the sandy bay itself is not dog-friendly. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Hotel / stay in Kerċem, Gozo
Pet-friendly farmhouse B&B; pets are allowed on request (charges may apply).
Park in Ħal Safi, Malta
A picnic area and dedicated dog park in Ħal Safi, open daily. Dogs run off-leash in the dog area; keep them on a lead elsewhere and clean up after them.
Park in Ta' Qali, Malta
A fenced dog park open daily 06:30–19:30, with separate areas for small and large dogs, modern obstacles, shaded areas and benches. Dogs run off-leash inside the fenced areas; keep them on a lead elsewhere and clean up after them.
Hotel / stay in Valletta, Malta
Well-behaved dogs under 10kg are welcome, limited to one pet per room, with a non-refundable pet fee of €35 per stay.
Hotel / stay in Valletta, Malta
Pets up to 12kg are welcomed; pet-friendly accommodation costs an extra €50 per room, per stay, with an in-room pet bed and bowl available on request.
Beach in Sliema, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches. The dog-friendly area is the rocky part under the Tigné pedestrian bridge, close to the car park; the nearby sandy beach is not dog-friendly, and two signs mark which part is which. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Park in Kalkara, Malta
Heritage Malta's pet-friendly villa gardens in Kalkara, open Sundays 07:30–16:00. Pets are welcome in the gardens only — the villa interior is not open to pets. Keep dogs on a lead and clean up after them.
Hotel / stay in St Julian's, Malta
Pets up to 12kg are accepted, one per room, with a nightly pet fee; keep your pet on a lead or in a carrier outside the room. Confirm the current fee when booking.
Beach in Marsaxlokk, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches. The shore is large stones, which suits bigger dogs better. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
Park in Żabbar, Malta
A dedicated dog park in Triq Bormla with secure fencing, agility equipment and seating. Dogs run off-leash inside the fenced park; keep them on a lead elsewhere and clean up after them.
Beach in Marsaskala, Malta
One of the 16 officially designated dog-friendly beaches and one of the largest. Dogs may walk and swim on rocky beaches all year except Blue Flag beaches, and dogs may not enter the sea in an official bathing area. Check the official list and on-site signs before visiting.
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