If you are looking for a dog-friendly rural house for a large group, dogs are welcome at Can Micos: we accept up to 7, they have a fully fenced 4,000 m² garden to run free in and forest paths start right at the door.
We are Carmen and Dani and we have been welcoming groups for over 26 years at this 18th-century farmhouse in Riudarenes (Girona). Here are the house rules, where to walk your dog and what to know before you come.
| Dogs allowed | Up to 7 |
| Supplement | €5 per dog per night |
| Garden | 4,000 m², fully fenced: dogs can run free |
| Inside the house | Yes, but not on sofas or beds |
| Pool | Dogs cannot swim in it |
| Vet | In Sils, a few minutes’ drive away |
Dexter, the dog of the house
The photos in this article are of Dexter, Dani’s Spanish water dog, who lived with us at Can Micos. He is no longer with us, but thanks to him we know what a dog enjoys at the farmhouse: the garden to run in, the paths that start at the door and a house where nobody minds them being around.
House rules for dogs
There are only a few, and they are simple, so that dogs and people are all comfortable:
Dogs can
- Come along, up to 7 per stay
- Be inside the house with the group
- Run free in the fully fenced garden
Please don’t let them
- Get on sofas and beds
- Swim in the pool
Supplement: €5 per dog per night
Bring their bed or a blanket, their bowls and a towel for muddy days, so they have their own corner from the start.
Dog walks near Can Micos
These are the walks we recommend to groups who come with dogs.
The garden
- 4,000 m²
- Fully fenced
A fenced lawn where your dog can run free while the group is at the barbecue or the pool.
House paths and Argimon chapel
- On foot from the house
- Forest tracks
Forest paths start at the door. The longer walk climbs to the chapel of Santa Maria d’Argimon, on the ridge you can see from the garden, next to the castle ruins and with views over all of La Selva.
Estany de Sils
- A few minutes by car
- Flat
A protected natural area with boardwalks and flat paths between fields, perfect for a quiet walk. As it is a protected area, keep your dog on the lead.
Photo: Pere López Brosa, CC BY-SA 4.0
What about the beach?
Worth knowing before you come: the La Selva coast (Blanes, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar) is the only stretch of Catalonia without a dog beach in summer. The nearest ones are in the Maresme and in the Baix Empordà, between Calonge and Platja d’Aro. The rules change every season, so check the latest map before you go. Outside summer, the forest and the paths around the house are usually the better plan.
Can Micos: a dog-friendly house for groups
Can Micos is an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse in Riudarenes (Girona) rented in full to groups of 16 to 25 people, between the Montseny and the Costa Brava. As you rent the whole house, you do not share any space with other guests or other dogs.
- 9 bedrooms: 8 with private bathroom
- Dining room for up to 30 people
- Lounge of 60 m² with fireplace
- Fenced garden of 4,000 m²
- Pool 9×4 m (all year round)
- Covered barbecue area of 115 m²
4.8 out of 5 on Google, with more than 220 reviews from groups who have stayed.
Frequently asked questions
How many dogs can we bring to Can Micos?
We accept up to 7 dogs per stay.
How much does it cost to bring a dog?
There is a supplement of €5 per dog per night.
Can dogs be inside the house?
Yes. We only ask that they stay off the sofas and beds; bring their own bed or a blanket so they have their own spot.
Can dogs run off the lead in the garden?
Yes. The 4,000 m² garden is fully fenced and they can run free. The only area that is off limits is the pool: dogs cannot swim in it.
Are there dog-friendly beaches nearby?
The La Selva coast (Blanes, Lloret and Tossa) has no dog beach in summer. The nearest ones are in the Maresme and the Baix Empordà; the rules change every year, so check before you go.
Is there a vet nearby?
Yes, in Sils, a few minutes’ drive from the house.
Coming with your dog?
Tell us your dates, how many of you and how many dogs, and we will help you plan your stay.
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