Your holiday with dog and family on the Costa Brava – Mas Santa Caterina in Sobrestany is perfectly suited for this. The holiday home offers a fully fenced private garden with a large lawn around the pool – a true dog meadow right at your door. Up to 3 dogs stay free. Dog beach in 10 minutes.
At a Glance: Why dogs love it here
We know what matters when traveling with pets. Here are the facts about your stay:
🏡 Secure Fenced Garden
The private garden of the Barn is completely fenced. Around the pool stretches a generous lawn – your own private dog meadow right at the holiday home. No lead needed, no escaping. You relax, your dog runs free.
💸 No Extra Costs
Up to 3 dogs are warmly welcome. We do not charge extra daily fees for your furry family members.
🏊 🏊 Private Pool
The Barn has its own private pool in the enclosed garden — a holiday home with pool and dog in one. Your dog can roam freely while you swim.
❄️ Cooling Floors
The traditional tile floors on the ground floor provide a pleasantly cool spot for your dog to rest during hot summer days.
🥾 Nature Access
Open the door and start walking. Endless hiking trails into the Montgrí Massif begin right outside our property.
🏖️ 🏖️ Dog Beach 10 min away
The official dog beach Platja del Rec del Molí in l'Escala is just a 10-minute drive away — dogs are welcome all year long.
🚿 🚿 Outdoor Shower
Rinse off after the beach – the outdoor shower makes it easy to remove sand and salt water before heading inside.
🐾 🐾 Dog Amenities
For our four-legged guests, we provide a dog blanket, food bowl and water bowl – so you don't have to pack everything yourself.
Dog-Friendly Beaches Nearby
The Costa Brava and the Bay of Roses offer several dog-friendly beaches – perfect for a day trip from the holiday home.
The closest official dog beach, just a 10-minute drive away. Dogs are welcome all year round.
L'Estartit, about 15 minutes away, also has official dog-friendly beach sections.
The expansive bay between Empuriabrava and Roses is very long and sparsely built-up. Dogs are tolerated at many stretches – great for a free run away from the main beaches.
Note: Official rules may vary by season and municipality. Restrictions are generally lighter outside peak season.
Dog-Friendly Restaurants Nearby
There are several particularly dog-friendly restaurants in the area that we recommend:
A cosy restaurant with a lovely garden terrace – dogs are warmly welcome on the terrace.
Exceptionally dog-friendly: dogs are welcome both on the terrace and inside the restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the garden completely fenced?
Yes, the private garden of the Barn is fully enclosed with a secure fence, allowing your dog to roam freely.
Are there extra costs for dogs?
No, dogs stay for free at Mas Santa Caterina. We just ask you to leave the house in a reasonably clean condition.
Is there a dog beach nearby?
Yes, the official dog-friendly beach 'Platja del Rec del Molí' in l'Escala is just a 10-minute drive away.
Where is the nearest veterinarian?
The nearest veterinary clinic is located in l'Escala, just a 10-minute drive from the house.
Does the holiday home have a pool?
Yes. The Barn has a private pool within the enclosed garden.
Can dogs come on the hiking trails in the Montgrí?
Yes! Hiking trails through the Montgrí Massif start right at the property. The theoretical leash requirement within the nature park is not enforced in practice – no local walks their dog on a lead. Your dogs can enjoy the hikes freely.
Is there a dog meadow or off-lead area?
Yes – the fully fenced garden with the large lawn around the pool serves as a private dog meadow. Dogs can move freely and safely without a lead. No need for a public dog run – your own meadow is right at the house.
What other dog beaches are nearby?
Besides the closest dog beach Platja del Rec del Molí in l'Escala (10 min), there are official dog beaches in l'Estartit (about 15 min) and the expansive Bay of Roses between Empuriabrava and Roses, where dogs are tolerated along many stretches.
Are there dog-friendly restaurants nearby?
Yes. Particularly recommended are L'Horta in Bellcaire d'Empordà with a garden terrace, and Ca la Nati in Albons, where dogs are welcome both on the terrace and indoors. Many other restaurants allow dogs on their terraces.