Pet insurance · Illes Balears
Pet insurance in Menorca
Dog and cat owners in Menorca 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 Menorca, and when you travel in Spain or Europe, your pet is still covered.
Menorca
- ✓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 Menorca, no network.
- ✓From €16/month for cats and €23/month for dogs. 24/7 vet included
Use any vet in Menorca
No network: any practice on the island and, when you travel, any vet you choose on the mainland or in Europe.
- Pay the bill at your practice in Menorca, upload it from your online account and we pay you back.
- Whether you live in Maó, Ciutadella, Alaior, Es Castell or Sant Lluís, 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 Menorca
Menorca's unspoilt southern coves welcome dogs, as long as you are happy to walk. Cala Fustam, in Es Migjorn Gran, is about an hour on foot from Binigaus (or reachable by boat), and there are no facilities, so pack water and shade. If your walks take you through pine woods, look out for processionary caterpillars, whose stinging hairs can seriously injure a dog's mouth and tongue. Leishmaniosis, spread by sand flies, is the other risk to prevent.
Dogs must be identified on RIACIB within three months of birth; COVIB runs the register under an agreement with the regional government. Note that Ciutadella bans animals from its beaches from 1 May to 31 October, apart from authorised, signposted shared-use zones. With pet insurance in Menorca from Petplan, you can visit any vet in Maó, Ciutadella or Alaior; just pay the bill and get 100% of covered costs back, minus a fixed €45 co-pay.
Beaches and spaces for dogs
- Cala FustamEs Migjorn GranUnspoilt cove with no facilities; reached on foot from Binigaus (about 1 hour) or by boat.
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 pine processionary caterpillar is the main defoliator of local pine woods. Its stinging hairs can severely injure a dog's mouth and tongue, so avoid pine areas with processions.
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 Illes Balears, microchips are recorded in the Registro de Identificación de Animales de Compañía de las Illes Balears (RIACIB).
- Dogs must be identified within three months of birth. RIACIB is run by the Balearic Veterinary College (COVIB) under an agreement with the regional government.
- Ciutadella bans animals from beaches from 1 May to 31 October, except in authorised, signposted shared-use zones (bylaw amended in 2024).
- To take out a policy, your pet must be microchipped and its details must match the official register.
Vets and travel
- Col·legi Oficial de Veterinaris de les Illes Balears (COVIB) — Based at Av. Comte de Sallent 2, Palma; directory of registered vets and clinics.
- Baleària offers pet-friendly cabins, seats for pets up to 8 kg in a carrier and kennels on deck; your pet needs its own ticket and a valid health booklet.
Sources · Local information reviewed October 2026.
boe.es · menorca.info · link.springer.com · miteco.gob.es · okdiario.com · riacib.org · intranet.caib.es · covib.net · balearia.com
What’s covered and what’s not?
What Petplan pet insurance covers in Menorca, on the island and when you travel.
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 Menorca
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 Menorca
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
Three steps, all online: no paperwork at the practice and no app to download.
See your vet
Take your pet to any practice in Menorca 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.
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Pet insurance in Menorca: frequently asked questions
Can I use any vet in Menorca?
Yes. With Petplan you can see any registered vet in Menorca 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 Menorca?
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 Menorca?
Yes. Some options: Cala Fustam (Es Migjorn Gran) — Unspoilt cove with no facilities; reached on foot from Binigaus (about 1 hour) or by boat. Always check the signs and seasonal opening hours before you go.
What health risks should I watch for in my dog in Menorca?
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 pine processionary caterpillar is the main defoliator of local pine woods. Its stinging hairs can severely injure a dog's mouth and tongue, so avoid pine areas with processions. Petplan covers vet treatment for illness or accident, except pre-existing conditions.
Where is my pet's microchip registered in Menorca?
In the Illes Balears, microchips are recorded in the Registro de Identificación de Animales de Compañía de las Illes Balears (RIACIB). 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 Maó, Ciutadella or Alaior?
Yes. The cover is the same at any vet practice in Maó, Ciutadella or Alaior 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 Menorca?
Baleària offers pet-friendly cabins, seats for pets up to 8 kg in a carrier and kennels on deck; your pet needs its own ticket and a valid health booklet.
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 Menorca?
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.
Pet insurance near Menorca
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