Pet insurance · Alicante
Pet insurance in Orihuela Costa
Dog and cat owners in Orihuela Costa 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 Orihuela Costa, and when you travel in Spain or Europe, your pet is still covered.
Orihuela Costa
- ✓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 Orihuela Costa, no network.
- ✓From €16/month for cats and €23/month for dogs. 24/7 vet included
Use any vet in Orihuela Costa
You choose the vet, on the coast or inland: we don't use a network.
- Pay the bill at your practice in Orihuela Costa, upload it from your online account and we pay you back.
- Whether you live in Punta Prima, Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig or Campoamor, 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 Orihuela Costa
About 30,000 people live along Orihuela Costa's strip of coves and residential estates, in areas such as Punta Prima, La Zenia and Campoamor, and Britons are the largest foreign group. Cala Cabo Peñas, also called Cala Mosca II, is Orihuela's only dog cove and sits next to Torrevieja's dog beach; pick up after your dog, and potentially dangerous dogs must be muzzled and on a lead. To protect against leishmaniosis, spread by sand flies, use repellents, ask about vaccination and test every year.
At the cove, dogs must be microchipped and carry a pet passport, with rules signposted in Spanish and English. The regional register is RIVIA, and rabies vaccination plus echinococcosis worming are required at least yearly. Petplan pet insurance in Orihuela Costa lets you use any vet practice, in Playa Flamenca, La Zenia or Cabo Roig: you pay and we refund 100% of covered costs, minus a fixed €45 co-pay.
Beaches and spaces for dogs
- Cala Cabo Peñas (Cala Mosca II)OrihuelaOrihuela's only dog cove; pick up after your dog; potentially dangerous dogs muzzled and on a lead. Next to Torrevieja's dog beach.
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.
- At Orihuela's dog cove, dogs must be microchipped and carry a pet passport; rules are signposted in Spanish and English.
- 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.
link.springer.com · eldiario.es · rivia.org · valencianews.es · icoval.org · aena.es
What’s covered and what’s not?
Petplan pet insurance in Orihuela Costa, 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 Orihuela Costa
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 Orihuela Costa
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 Orihuela Costa 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 Orihuela Costa 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 Orihuela Costa: frequently asked questions
Can I use any vet in Orihuela Costa?
Yes. With Petplan you can see any registered vet in Orihuela Costa 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 Orihuela Costa?
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 Orihuela Costa?
Yes. Some options: Cala Cabo Peñas (Cala Mosca II) (Orihuela) — Orihuela's only dog cove; pick up after your dog; potentially dangerous dogs muzzled and on a lead. Next to…. Always check the signs and seasonal opening hours before you go.
What health risks should I watch for in my dog in Orihuela Costa?
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 Orihuela Costa?
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 Punta Prima, Playa Flamenca or La Zenia?
Yes. The cover is the same at any vet practice in Punta Prima, Playa Flamenca or La Zenia 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 Orihuela Costa?
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 Orihuela Costa?
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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