Full Description
An inspirational and practical guide to 25 brilliant dog-friendly holidays on the continent.
Dog-Friendly Europe is packed with ideas and tips to give you the confidence to take your pooch on even the most adventurous of holidays in Europe. Everything you need to know is here, such as the best places to stay, sights to visit in the area, local dishes to try and the best restaurant in which to try them - all options guaranteed to welcome you and your four-legged friend with open arms.
The book features delightful destinations across France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Each chapter centres around one big dog-friendly 'bucket list' sight, such as visiting the vineyards of the Douro in Portugal, riding steam trains in the Harz Mountains in Germany, marvelling at Gaudi's architecture in Barcelona in Spain, or being wowed by the lavender fields in Provence, France.
Dog-Friendly Europe covers everything you need to plan the logistics of your trip - transport options by car including Eurotunnel and ferries, public transport options for arrival and getting around, and the essential paperwork you need for all countries. So with Dog-Friendly Europe, both you and your pup are guaranteed to have the trip of a lifetime.
Contents
Introduction
How to use this book
Dogs on tour: what you need to know before you go
Getting onto the continent from the UK
Driving vs public transport
Accommodation etiquette for dogs
Camping with dogs
How to pack like a pro for your dog
Being responsible abroad
The dog-friendly phrasebook
1 Find bliss on the beaches of northern France
2 Adventure on the islands and beaches of Brittany
3 Cycling, sea and sand in the Netherlands
4 Eat your way around the pintxos bars of San Sebastian
5 Live like French kings and queens in the Loire Valley
6 Take in city and scenery in Wallonia
7 Ride steam trains and hit the mountain trails in Germany
8 Watch the human towers of Catalunya
9 Cruise the canals for coastal fun in the south of France
10 Go urban hiking in the German capital
11 Cities, swimming and spectacular scenery in eastern Germany
12 Explore rails and trails in the Alentejo
13 Tour the terraced vineyards of the Douro
14 See spectacular architecture in the Catalan capital
15 Sun yourself on the beaches of the Costa Brava
16 Take a Baltic beach break in northern Germany
17 Explore the Christmas markets of Lake Geneva
18 Go snowshoeing in the French Alps
19 Take the train to the top of Europe
20 Hike otherworldly landscapes in the south of France
21 See city and summits in the striking Dolomites
22 Sun, sand and a side of culture in Italy
23 Take a tour of quintessential English countryside
24 Walk in the footsteps of giants on the Northern Irish coast
25 Go beach hopping in the Scottish Highlands and islands
