Which is the closest hospital to Las Chapas?

Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, a public hospital on the A-7 at km 187, with 24-hour emergency care.

What is the emergency number in Spain?

112. It is free, works from any phone and answers in several languages.

How do I find a duty pharmacy in Marbella?

On farmaceuticos.com (Farmacias de guardia, Málaga province), or on the notice on the door of any closed pharmacy.

Will the public hospital treat me as a tourist?

Yes, in an emergency you are always treated. With an EHIC necessary care is free; without one, it may be billed to you or your insurer.

Local guide

Emergencies, pharmacies and useful numbers in Marbella

What is worth having to hand during your stay. Hopefully you will never need it.

Emergency numbers

Free, from any phone.

112

Emergencies

Any emergency: ambulance, fire brigade or police. They answer in English and other languages.

061

Medical emergencies

Medical emergencies in Andalusia.

091

National Police

National Police: theft, lost documents and police reports.

092

Local Police

Local Police: traffic, noise and street incidents.

062

Guardia Civil

Guardia Civil.

955 545 060

Salud Responde

Salud Responde, the Andalusian health information line, 24 hours.

91 562 04 20

Poison information

Poison information (medicines, cleaning products, mushrooms), 24 hours.

Hospitals with 24-hour emergency care

With a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), necessary care at the public hospital is free. Private hospitals charge for the visit or bill your insurer.

Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol (public)

A-7 motorway, km 187, Marbella. The public hospital for the area and the closest to Las Chapas.

951 976 669

Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella (private)

Avda. Severo Ochoa, 22, Marbella. 24-hour emergencies for adults, children and gynaecology.

952 774 200

Hospital Ochoa (private)

Marbella seafront promenade, Edificio Mayoral. 24-hour emergencies.

952 861 400

Vithas Xanit Internacional (private)

Avenida de los Argonautas s/n, Benalmádena, further away towards Málaga. 24-hour emergencies.

952 367 190

Pharmacies

Duty pharmacy

Out of hours there is always one open, but it changes every day. The official list is on the website of Spain's General Council of Pharmacists, and every closed pharmacy posts the duty one on its door.

What you can buy

Many medicines sold over the counter elsewhere need a prescription here, antibiotics for example. For minor things, Spanish pharmacists give very good advice.

See duty pharmacies

If you call emergency services

Say where you are

Edificio Coronado, Avenida Cuesta Correa, Urbanización Marbesa, Las Chapas, Marbella. Exit 191 of the A-7.

Then let us know

We know the area and will help with whatever you need.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest hospital to Las Chapas?: Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, a public hospital on the A-7 at km 187, with 24-hour emergency care.
What is the emergency number in Spain?: 112. It is free, works from any phone and answers in several languages.
How do I find a duty pharmacy in Marbella?: On farmaceuticos.com (Farmacias de guardia, Málaga province), or on the notice on the door of any closed pharmacy.
Will the public hospital treat me as a tourist?: Yes, in an emergency you are always treated. With an EHIC necessary care is free; without one, it may be billed to you or your insurer.