Pet insurance · Comunitat Valenciana
Pet insurance in Alicante
Dog and cat owners in Alicante 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 Alicante, and when you travel in Spain or Europe, your pet is still covered.
Alicante
- ✓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 Alicante, no network.
- ✓From €16/month for cats and €23/month for dogs. 24/7 vet included
Use any vet in Alicante
No network and no list of approved practices: your local vet, the one on the seafront, or any other you choose.
- Pay the bill at your practice in Alicante, upload it from your online account and we pay you back.
- Whether you live in Elche, Torrevieja, Orihuela or Benidorm, 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 Alicante
Alicante province has a long coastline and a mild climate for most of the year, so outdoor dog walks are easy even in winter, when more beaches welcome dogs. Official dog beaches include Agua Amarga (Doggy Beach) north of Urbanova, the Caleta dels Gossets in Santa Pola and Cala del Rocío in Torrevieja. Keep leishmaniosis, transmitted by sand flies, in mind: use repellents, ask about vaccination and test annually.
Dogs, cats and ferrets go on the RIVIA register and need a rabies jab and echinococcosis worming at least once a year; ICOVAL, the Alicante Veterinary College, helps with ID and lost pets. In Alicante city, dogs may only go on non-dog beaches from 1 November to 1 March, on a lead. For pet insurance in Alicante, Petplan lets you choose any vet practice, in Elche, Torrevieja or Benidorm: you pay, and we reimburse 100% of covered costs minus a fixed €45 co-pay.
Beaches and spaces for dogs
- Playa de Agua Amarga (Doggy Beach)North of Urbanova, about 250 m. Up to two dogs per adult, microchipped and over 4 months; summer facilities.
- Caleta dels GossetsSanta Pola
- Punta del RiuEl Campello
- Cala del RocíoTorreviejaSmall cove on the southern coast; pick up after your dog and keep it under control.
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.
- In Alicante city, dogs may only go on non-dog beaches from 1 November to 1 March, and must be kept on a lead.
- To take out a policy, your pet must be microchipped and its details must match the official register.
Vets and travel
- Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de Alicante (ICOVAL) — Rambla de Méndez Núñez 38, Alicante. Information on pet identification, lost animals and access to the RIVIA register.
- Alicante is on the AVE network; Renfe accepts dogs up to 40 kg without a carrier on AVE and Avlo for a €40 supplement (one per passenger).
Sources · Local information reviewed October 2026.
alicante.es · ine.es · link.springer.com · eldiario.es · fotocasa.es · euronews.com · rivia.org · alicanteturismo.com · icoval.org · renfe.com
What’s covered and what’s not?
What Petplan pet insurance covers in Alicante, from an accident on the beach to a long-term illness.
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 Alicante
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 Alicante
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 Alicante 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 Alicante today
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Pet insurance in Alicante: frequently asked questions
Can I use any vet in Alicante?
Yes. With Petplan you can see any registered vet in Alicante 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 Alicante?
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 Alicante?
Yes. Some options: Playa de Agua Amarga (Doggy Beach) — North of Urbanova, about 250 m. Up to two dogs per adult, microchipped and over 4 months; summer facilities; Caleta dels Gossets (Santa Pola); Punta del Riu (El Campello). Always check the signs and seasonal opening hours before you go.
What health risks should I watch for in my dog in Alicante?
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 Alicante?
In the Comunitat Valenciana, microchips are recorded in the Registro Valenciano de Identificación de Animales de Compañía (RIVIA). The Ilustre 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 Elche, Torrevieja or Orihuela?
Yes. The cover is the same at any vet practice in Elche, Torrevieja or Orihuela 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 Alicante?
Alicante is on the AVE network; Renfe accepts dogs up to 40 kg without a carrier on AVE and Avlo for a €40 supplement (one per passenger).
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 Alicante?
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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