Pet insurance · Alicante
Pet insurance in Altea
Dog and cat owners in Altea can get the best advice on looking after their pets’ health from Petplan; we have been offering the best-rated pet insurance for more than 50 years. With our insurance you can use any vet in Altea, and when you travel in Spain or Europe, your pet is still covered.
Altea
- ✓100% of covered vet fees reimbursed for illness or accident.
- ✓Up to €3,100 a year for vet fees with a fixed €45 co-pay per illness or accident, not per visit.
- ✓Any vet in Altea, no network.
- ✓From €16/month for cats and €23/month for dogs. 24/7 vet included
Use any vet in Altea
You choose the vet, on the coast or inland: we don't use a network.
- Pay the bill at your practice in Altea, upload it from your online account and we pay you back.
- Whether you live in Casco Antiguo, L'Olla, Cap Negret, Altea la Vella or Puerto de Altea, the cover is the same at any practice.
- Travelling: covered anywhere in Spain and for up to 90 days a year in the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City.
- We never raise your price because you claimed.
Looking after your pet in Altea
Altea is a whitewashed seaside town, and its pebbly L'Olla beach has a signposted dog stretch, Playa Mar y Montaña, which is also the closest option for dog owners from neighbouring Benidorm. There are no facilities. As elsewhere on the Mediterranean, sand flies spread canine leishmaniosis here, so keep up the repellent, talk to your vet about vaccination and test once a year.
Microchip details are held on RIVIA, and rabies jabs and echinococcosis deworming are required at least annually for dogs, cats and ferrets. The Alicante Veterinary College (ICOVAL) can point you to registered clinics, and if you fly, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport has specific pet travel guidance. Taking out pet insurance in Altea with Petplan means you can use any practice, from the Casco Antiguo to Altea la Vella or Cap Negret. You pay the vet and get 100% of covered costs back, minus a fixed €45 co-pay.
Beaches and spaces for dogs
- Playa Mar y Montaña (L'Olla)Signposted dog stretch on L'Olla's pebble beach; no facilities.
Health: what to watch for
- Canine leishmaniosis, spread by sand flies, is common across southern Spain, the Mediterranean and the Balearics. Use repellents, ask about vaccination and test yearly with your vet.
The policy asks you to keep your dog's official vaccinations up to date, including leishmaniasis. With the Health + Vaccines plan we refund the cost, up to €90 a year.
Microchips and rules
- In the Comunitat Valenciana, microchips are recorded in the Registro Valenciano de Identificación de Animales de Compañía (RIVIA).
- Dogs, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies and dewormed against echinococcosis at least yearly. RIVIA is run by the Valencian Council of Veterinary Colleges.
- To take out a policy, your pet must be microchipped and its details must match the official register.
Vets and travel
- Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de Alicante (ICOVAL) — Provincial college with a search tool for registered vets and clinics, plus information for owners.
- The nearest airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández, which publishes specific guidance for travelling with dogs, cats and ferrets.
Sources · Local information reviewed October 2026.
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What’s covered and what’s not?
Petplan pet insurance in Altea, explained with no small print.
Included Covered
- Vet consultations for illness and emergencies.
- Surgery, hospital stays and post-operative care.
- Diagnostic tests: blood tests, X-rays, CT scans…
- Medicines prescribed by your vet.
- Physiotherapy and behavioural disorders.
- Breed-related conditions.
- Payouts for death or theft, lost-pet search costs and boarding if you are hospitalised.
- 24/7 vet chat and video calls.
- Vaccines, if you add them as an option, up to €90 a year.
- Third-party liability up to €300,000, as an option.
Not included Excluded
- Pre-existing conditions.
- Preventive treatments and worming.
- Microchipping and neutering.
- Illness in the first 30 days and accidents in the first 15 days (waiting period).
See all cover and exclusions in the policy.
Protect other people too in Altea
If your dog or cat causes damage to someone else or their belongings, we take care of it. Choose the plan that suits you best:
RC Top
€55/year
- Up to €500,000 a year (€300,000 per claim)
- Legal defence and bonds
RC + Individual cremation
€105/year
- Third-party liability up to €300,000
- Individual cremation with urn, collection and home delivery
- 1 year of online vet
All plans include civil and criminal legal defence and cover at dog shows and contests. €200 excess per claim; outside Spain, up to 90 days per policy year. More information · IPID
Why choose Petplan in Altea
100% reimbursed
We pay back 100% of covered vet fees; you only pay a fixed €45 co-pay per illness or accident.
No price rise for claiming
Our no-claims price guarantee: if your pet needs treatment, we want you to claim.
24/7 vet
Chat and video calls with registered vets, free with your health policy.
How it works
It’s that simple, from your phone or computer.
See your vet
Take your pet to any practice in Altea and pay the bill.
Make a claim
Upload the invoice and vet report from your online account, on the web or your phone.
Get paid
We reimburse 100% of covered costs, minus the co-pay.
Protect your pet in Altea today
Get a quote online for your dog, cat or rabbit: it takes a minute and commits you to nothing. We’ve looked after more than 25 million pets since 1976.
Pet insurance in Altea: frequently asked questions
Can I use any vet in Altea?
Yes. With Petplan you can see any registered vet in Altea or anywhere else in Spain, with no network. You pay the bill and we reimburse 100% of covered costs, minus a fixed €45 co-pay per illness or accident.
How much does pet insurance cost in Altea?
Petplan health cover starts at €16 a month for cats and €23 a month for dogs. The exact price depends on species, breed and age; you can get a quote online in one minute.
Are there dog beaches in Altea?
Yes. Some options: Playa Mar y Montaña (L'Olla) — Signposted dog stretch on L'Olla's pebble beach; no facilities. Always check the signs and seasonal opening hours before you go.
What health risks should I watch for in my dog in Altea?
Canine leishmaniosis, spread by sand flies, is common across southern Spain, the Mediterranean and the Balearics. Use repellents, ask about vaccination and test yearly with your vet. Petplan covers vet treatment for illness or accident, except pre-existing conditions.
Where is my pet's microchip registered in Altea?
In the Comunitat Valenciana, microchips are recorded in the Registro Valenciano de Identificación de Animales de Compañía (RIVIA). The Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de Alicante (ICOVAL) can advise you on registration. To take out Petplan, your pet must be microchipped and its details must match the official register.
Does the cover work if I live in Casco Antiguo, L'Olla or Cap Negret?
Yes. The cover is the same at any vet practice in Casco Antiguo, L'Olla or Cap Negret and the rest of Spain: pay the bill, upload it from your online account and we reimburse 100% of covered costs, minus the co-pay.
Can I travel with my pet from Altea?
The nearest airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández, which publishes specific guidance for travelling with dogs, cats and ferrets.
Do I need to live in Spain?
Yes. You and your pet must live in Spain. It doesn't matter what nationality you are, and you can get a quote and read the terms in English; the Spanish version of the policy is the legally binding one.
Am I covered when I travel, including to the UK?
Yes. Vet fees are covered anywhere in Spain and for up to 90 days per policy year in the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City.
What isn't covered?
Pre-existing conditions, preventive treatments, worming, microchipping and neutering are not covered. There is a 15-day waiting period for accidents and 30 days for illness from the start of the policy.
Is third-party liability insurance compulsory for dogs in Spain?
As of October 2026, the general dog liability insurance set out in Ley 7/2023 is not yet enforceable, because its regulation has not been published. It is already compulsory for dogs classed as potentially dangerous, with at least €120,000 of cover. With Petplan you can add third-party liability cover of up to €300,000.
Which vaccinations does the policy require for dogs in Altea?
The policy asks you to keep your dog's official vaccinations up to date: distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, leishmaniasis and rabies. You can add vaccine reimbursement, up to €90 a year, when you buy.
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Page produced by Petplan Ibérica SL. Last updated: 20 October 2026. Legal information. Petplan dog, cat and rabbit insurance is sold by Petplan Ibérica SL (insurance brokerage, DGSFP code J3103, CIF B90057431) and underwritten by Telefónica Seguros y Reaseguros Compañía Aseguradora, S.A.U. See the full details in the General and Specific Conditions.